Course Description:
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) course is the foundation of the CWNP program covering a broad range of wireless networking topics. CWNA brings IT professionals who are new to wireless networking up to speed quickly. For those individuals already familiar with wireless LANs, earning the CWNA certification fills in any gaps in their knowledge. Students learn how to administer, install, configure, and troubleshoot wireless network systems. The CWNA course prepares students for Certified Wireless Security Professional Exam PW0-200.
The CWNA class will cover the following topics:
- Radio Frequency (RF) Technologies
- Wireless LAN Technologies
- Implementation and Management
- Security
- Industry and Standards
Exam information:
Please visit http://www.cwne.com/cwna/index.html
Course Contents:
- Radio Frequency (RF) Fundamentals
- Spread Spectrum Technologies
- Hardware Installation, Configuration, and Management
- Antennas and Accessories
- Organizations and Standards
- 802.11 Network Architecture
- Physical and MAC Layers
- Wireless LAN Security
- Site Surveying
- Troubleshooting Wireless LANs
Hands-on Lab Exercises:
- Infrastructure Mode Connectivity
- Infrastructure Mode Throughput Analysis
- Ad Hoc Connectivity & Throughput Analysis
- Cell Sizing and Automatic Rate Selection (ARS) in an Infrastructure Environment
- Rudimentary Security Features
- Co-Channel and Adjacent Channel Interference
- Dynamic WEP Keys and Mutual Authentication using 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS
- Wireless VPNs using PPTP tunnels and RADIUS
Prerequisite:
Have completion of Cert-Cisco CCNA or equivalent knowledge
Cert - Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)