The CWNA™ (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) certification is the foundation level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program. Your CWNA certification will get you started in your wireless career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully administer a wireless LAN.

Benefits of Your CWNA Certification :

• Opens the door to wireless networking opportunities

• Offers a career differentiator, with enhanced credibility and marketability

• Shows that you are a technical leader with the ability to successfully implement wireless solutions for your organization or client

• Keeps your skills ahead of the curve in the rapidly changing field of networking

This course targets both novice and experienced networking professionals who wish to gain a solid understanding of wireless networking to complement their knowledge of traditional wired networking. It is recommended that all students have at least a basic knowledge of networking (as exhibited in Net+, CCNA®, CNA, or MCP) prior to enrolling in the course.

CWNA covers a broad range of wireless LAN topics focused on 802.11 wireless technology rather than products of specific vendors. By choosing CWNA training and certification, you will become prepared to administer any wireless LAN, no matter which vendor product you use.

The main subject areas covered by CWNA are:

• Radio 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

The CWNA exam consists of 90 multiple-choice questions, delivered randomly. A score of 70% is required to pass the exam (Instructors must score at least 80%).

Candidates will have 90 minutes to complete the exam. Candidates are allowed to mark questions for review, but are not allowed to go back and change answers. Candidates are allowed and encouraged to comment on questions if time permits.

The CWNA™ certification covering the current objectives will certify that successful candidates know the fundamentals of RF behaviour, can describe the features and functions of wireless LAN components, and have the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot wireless LAN hardware peripherals and protocols. A typical candidate should have Network+, CCNA, CNA, or MCP certification or equivalent knowledge, although these certifications are not required for CWNA certification.

The skills and knowledge measured by this examination are derived from a survey of current wireless networking experts and professionals. The results of this survey were used in weighing the subject areas and ensuring that weighting on the exam is representative of the relative importance of individual content.

The following chart provides the breakdown of the CWNA exam as to the weight of each section of the exam.