CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator

CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Course Description

Intended Audience for the CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Course

• This course is designed for Network Administrators and Network Engineers that are interested in furthering their knowledge of Wireless technologies.
• Individuals that are interested in obtaining the CWNA Certification can also take this course.

Training Packages & Career Tracks that include the CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Course

• CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator

The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Course prepare students for the following Exams

• PW0-100 : Certified Wireless Network Administrator Exam

Recommended Next Steps after taking the CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Course

• CWSP: Certified Wireless Security Professional

CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Course Outline

1. Radio Frequency (RF) Fundamentals
   1. RF behavior
   2. Principles of antennas
   3. Following power output regulations
   4. RF math calculations
2. Spread Spectrum Technologies
   1. Uses of Spread Spectrum
   2. Frequency Hopping
   3. Direct Sequencing
   4. Comparing DSSS to FHSS
   5. Co-location and throughput analysis
3. Hardware Installation, Configuration, and Management
   1. Access points
   2. Wireless bridges
   3. Wireless workgroup bridges
   4. Client devices
   5. Residential gateways
   6. Enterprise gateways
4. Antennas and Accessories
   1. Omni-directional
   2. Semi-directional
   3. Directional
   4. Determining coverage areas
   5. Proper mounting and safety
   6. Performing outdoor/indoor installations
   7. Power over Ethernet
   8. Cables and connector usage requirements
5. Architecture
   1. Joining a wireless LAN
   2. Authentication and association
   3. Basic Service Set
   4. Extended Service Set
   5. Independent Basic Service Set
   6. Roaming in a wireless LAN
   7. Beacons and Probe Frames
   8. Power management features
6. Physical and MAC Layers
   1. Differences between wireless and Ethernet frames
   2. Collision handling and the use of RTS/CTS
   3. Throughput and dynamic rate selection
   4. Analysis of DCF/PCF
   5. Interframe spacing
   6. Effects of packet fragmentation
7. Wireless LAN Security
   1. Analysis of 802.11 security including WEP
   2. Available security solutions
   3. Types of network attacks
   4. Protecting the network from attacks
   5. Corporate security policies
   6. Security recommendations
8. Site Surveying
   1. Defining business requirements
   2. Facility analysis
   3. Interviewing network management and users
   4. Identifying bandwidth requirements
   5. Determining contours of RF coverage
   6. Documenting installation problems
   7. Locating interference
   8. Reporting methodology and procedures
9. Troubleshooting Wireless LANs
   1. Multipath
   2. Hidden node
   3. Near/Far
   4. Identifying and resolving interference problems
   5. Maximizing system throughput
   6. Maximizing Co-location throughput
   7. Channel reuse for roaming
   8. Range considerations

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• Why choose CWNP Training at NetCom Learning?
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• Award winning, world-class Instructors

  Richard L. - Over 20 years experience in the IT industry. - CEH and Microsoft training for many government agencies, including the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. - CEH and Microsoft training for Fortune corporations such as Merrill Lynch and ADP. Bio: Richard is a premier Microsoft Certified Trainer and Certified EC-Council Instructor. He has over 20 years of experience as a network administrator, security consultant, vulnerability assessor, and penetration tester for assorted Fortune companies. Richardâ??s knowledge on the development and implementation of policies and procedures concerning the security of network data is unsurpassed. He has conducted successful CEH and Microsoft training classes for many government agencies including the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as Fortune enterprises such as Merrill Lynch and ADP.

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• Actual Client Testimonials

  Oct 10 2006 The class met all our expectations! The material was perfect and very efficiently delivered by our instructor. He was able to adapt and give us scenarios as to how this course would benefit us in our environment. What made his delivery even more impressive was his vast experience teaching a highly diverse group like ours. He did a great job and the staff at NetCom Information Technology coordinated very efficiently with us ensuring each step and area was taken care of. I am very impressed with the level of "follow-up" each staff provided. We will certainly use NetCom Information Technology for any future needs and recommend you to anyone that we find that may need this type training. Course(s) Taken CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator

  
  

  J. Y. May 26 2006 Hi, I just passed CWSP exam in your site yesterday. I would like to thank the instructor for giving me good direction and very useful material for me to pass this tough exam. I believe that NetCom has very good professional quality in business and lots of resources for enterprise. I feel lucky to have chosen NetCom for my professional training vendor then to have met the best teacher in wireless fields. This is why I passed CWSP with 95%! Thank you. Regards, J. Y. Course(s) Taken CWNA and CWSP Combo - Boot Camp

  
  

  Francisco Pena Mar 08 2006 What I liked most about NetCom was the instructor ! Course(s) Taken CWNA and CWSP Combo - Boot Camp Wireless Networking Workshop (FREE)

  
  

  Herb Spence Mar 08 2006 The instructor was very knowledgeable in the subject. I liked most about NetCom is that the meals were provided in the class. The class was well done and overall I had a very good experience with NetCom. Course(s) Taken CWNA and CWSP Combo - Boot Camp

  
  

  Tom Whall Mar 08 2006 What I liked most about my experience at NetCom was the instructor and his teaching method. He was a great instructor, made the class easy and fun. I learned more at this class then any class I have ever taken, the four days went by too fast. Course(s) Taken CWNA and CWSP Combo - Boot Camp

  
  

  Atef El Khatib Mar 01 2006 The course was great and the instructor was amazing...he was very experienced. The instructor was very knowledgeable. Everything was available when needed. I would recommend this course to my friends. Atef El Khatib Course(s) Taken CWNA and CWSP Combo - Boot Camp

  
  

  Bob Rice Dec 30 2005 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! I just got out of the test center and I passed the CWSP. I owe it to you for I know how difficult this is but you helped to show me the way to my success. Of course Rocky was also an invaluable study partner. I am asking my boss everyday to send me to your CCNA boot camp and I'm hoping my success today seals the deal. Happy New Year to you all and best wishes for happiness and success in 2006 Bob Rice, CWSP/CWNA Course(s) Taken CWNA and CWSP Combo - Boot Camp

  
  

  Scot Wilcox Dec 07 2005 Good morning, the instructor is absolutely the best instructor that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Scot K. Wilcox, CWNA Course(s) Taken CWNA and CWSP Combo - Boot Camp

  
  
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