CWNA Training For Wireless Network Administrators CWNA-108
In this course you will learn all necessary topics for your CWNA-108 Exam. You will also learn more topics that you will need for your CWS CWT exams and you will gain immense knowledge for the fundamentals for your CWDP CWSP exams.
Thanks to this course, you will be able to understand wireless networks, their standards, how they operate and how you can secure them. When you are learning throughout this course, it will be a great idea to follow without skipping any lessons as the course was built in a sequencial manner. You will start your learning experince by going over different RF Technologies such as Wavelength, Frequency, Amplitude etc.
What you’ll learn
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Radio Frequency (RF) Technologies
- Antenna Concepts
- Wireless LAN Hardware and Software
- Network Design, Installation, and Management
- Wireless Standards and Organizations
- 802.11 Network Architecture
- Wireless LAN Security
- Troubleshooting
- How to Perform Site Surveys
Course Content:
Module 1: Radio Frequency (RF) Technologies
- Define and explain the basic characteristics of RF and RF behavior
- Apply the basic concepts of RF mathematics and measurement
- Identify RF signal characteristics as they relate to antennas.
- Explain and apply the functionality of RF antennas, antenna systems, and accessories available
Module 2: WLAN Regulations and Standards
- Explain the roles of WLAN and networking industry organizations
- Explain and apply the various Physical Layer (PHY) solutions of the IEEE 802.11-2016 standard as amended including supported channel widths, spatial streams, data rates
- Understand spread spectrum technologies, Modulation and Coding Schemes (MCS)
- Identify and apply 802.11 WLAN functional concepts
- Describe the OSI model layers affected by the 802.11-2016 standard and amendments
- Identify and comply with regulatory domain requirements and constraints (specifically in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- Explain basic use case scenarios for 802.11 wireless networks
Module 3: WLAN Protocols and Devices
- Describe the components and functions that make up an 802.11 wireless service set
- Define terminology related to the 802.11 MAC and PHY
- Identify and explain the MAC frame format
- Identify and explain the purpose of the three main 802.11 frame types
- Explain the process used to locate and connect to a WLAN
- Explain 802.11 channel access methods
- Explain 802.11 MAC operations
- Describe features of, select, and install WLAN devices, control, and management systems
Module 4: WLAN Network Architecture and Design Concepts
- Describe and implement Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt
- Define and describe differences, advantages and constraints of the different wireless LAN architectures
- Describe design considerations for common deployment scenarios in wireless such as coverage requirements, roaming considerations, throughput, capacity and security
- Demonstrate awareness of common proprietary features in wireless networks.
- Determine and configure required network services supporting the wireless network
Module 5: WLAN Network Security
- Identify weak security options that should not be used in enterprise WLANs
- Identify and configure effective security mechanisms for enterprise WLANs
- Understand basic concepts of WPA3 and Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE) and enhancements compared to WPA2
- Describe common security options and tools used in wireless networks
Module 6: RF Validation
- Verify and document that design requirements are met including coverage, throughput, roaming, and connectivity with a post-implementation validation survey
- Locate and identify sources of RF interference
- Perform application testing to validate WLAN performance
- Understand and use the basic features of validation tools
Module 7: WLAN Troubleshooting
- Describe and apply common troubleshooting tools used in WLANs
- Identify and troubleshoot common wireless issues
Who this course is for:
- Wireless Network Administrators
- Wireless Network Engineers
- Wireless Technicians
- IT Help Desk Professionals
- Network Engineers who wants to enter Wireless Field
- System Administrators
The CWNA exam has no prerequisites; however, the following are recommended before attempting the CWNA exam:
- Basic knowledge of networking (routers, switches, cabling, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP
- At least 1 year of work experience with wireless LAN technologies
International Student Fees: 500$ US
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- Tough Open-Ended Job Interview Questions
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- Job Interview Question- What are You Passionate About?
- How to Prepare for a Job Promotion Interview
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- Week End Classes For Professionals SAT | SUN
- Corporate Group Trainings Available
- Online Classes – Live Virtual Class (L.V.C), Online Training
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