CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Certification
 Gartner estimates there will be more than
151,000 wireless hotspots by the year 2005. The wireless network market continues to grow because of the additional productivity that wireless network access brings to any organization, but properly
trained and certified individuals are needed to make networks secure, cost-effective, and reliable.
Certified Wireless Network Administrator™
The Certified Wireless Network
Administrator certification (CWNA) is the premier vendor-neutral designation, covering a broad range of wireless LAN topics focused on 802.11 wireless technology.
The CWNA exam (Exam PW0-100) consists of 90 multiple choice and multiple answer, delivered randomly. A score of 70% is required to pass the exam (Instructors must score at
least 80%). The scope of an individual's understanding of wireless LAN networking will be evident if they achieve a passing score on the exam due to the diversity and complexity of the
exam. The exam covers a broad range of knowledge and even gets down to some distinct level of detail in some areas.
The following chart provides the breakdown of the CWNA exam as to the weight of each section
of the exam.
Subject Area % of Exam
Radio Frequency (RF) Technologies 24%
Wireless LAN Technologies 17%
Wireless LAN Implementation and Management 30%
Wireless LAN Security 16%
Wireless LAN Industry and Standards 13%
Total 100%
CWNA Live 6 Day Boot Camp Class
CWNA Certification Training Course on CDs
Netwind Learning center offers you the most effective way to become a Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA). QuickCert's proven instructor-based, interactive learning
system for CWNA Certification combines the convenience and affordability of computer-based training with the personal attention and effectiveness of classroom training for a complete study
solution guaranteed to get you certified!*
• 5 CD-ROMs with over 12 hours of multimedia instruction
• 1 Official CWNA Certification Study Guide
• Hands-on Interactive Exercises
• Test Prep Exam Simulations
• Practice Assessment Tests
• Self-paced Study Format
• Money-back Certification Guarantee*
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CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator CD Course Kit
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$595.00
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Training Course on CDs cover the following topics
CWNA - Course Introduction
Certification Information
Module 1 - Introduction to Wireless Technology
Wireless LAN Standards
Extending Wired LANs
Mobility
Small and Home Offices
Summary
Module 2 - Radio Frequency Technology
Gain and Reflection
Refraction, Diffraction and Scattering
Absorption and VWSR
Antenna Line of Sight
Antenna Gain and EIRP
Radio Frequency Math
Watts and Decibels
Gain and Loss Measurements
Conversion Examples
Summary
Module 3 - Spread Spectrum Technology
RF Bands
Unlicensed Bands
Spread Spectrum
Radio Modulation
Direct Sequence and Frequency Hopping
DS vs. FH
Channel Sets
Summary
Module 4 - Access Points
Access Point Modes
Modular Radio Cards
Management and Configuration
Wireless Bridge Modes
Client Devices
Configure Client Devices
Wireless Residential Gateways
Setup a Client
Aironet Client Utility
Summary
Module 5 - Antennas
Omni and Semi Directional
Highly Directional
Polarization and Gain
Free Space Path Loss
Placement and Mounting
Alignment and Safety
PoE Devices and WLAN Accessories
Cables, Adapters and Testing
Summary
Module 6 - Standards
Industrial, Scientific and Medical
P2P and P2MP
IEEE Standards
Wi-Fi (802.11)
Wi-Fi Alliance
Other WLAN Organizations
Summary
Module 7 - Network Architecture
WLAN Authentication
Forms of Authentication
802.1x and EAP
VPN and Service Sets
Roaming
Connectivity and Re-association
Using VLANS
Power Management
Setup Ad Hoc Mode
Aironet Client Utility
Summary
Module 8 - MAC and Physical Layers
WLAN and Ethernet Frames
Collisions
Fragmentation
Coordination Function and Interframe Space
Slot Times
Tying it Together
Summary
Module 9 - Security
Encryption Suites
WEP Issues
802.11i - WPA/2
Types of Attack
War Driving Tools
Inherent Problems
Authentication Types
Security Policy
Wireless DMZ
Network Stumbler
Client Defense
Hot Spot Defense Kit
Summary
Configure Cisco Client Wireless Adapter
Access Point Express Setup
Change the Access Point Radio Channel
Configure the Access Point to Radius Security
Client Network Authentication Setup Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption Setup
Setup New Access Point FTP Filter
Module 10 - Troubleshooting
Multipath
Hidden Node
Near/Far and Throughput
Throughput Solutions
Interference
Channel/Co-Channel
Summary
Module 11 - Site Survey
Preparation
Facility
Existing Network
Business Requirements
Throughput and Roaming
Site Survey Equipment
Coverage
Documentation
Summary
Course Conclusion
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