Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) (WiFi)

Understand and apply essential Radio Frequency (RF) technology concepts, including Wi-Fi RF network planning, essential RF calculations, spread spectrum technologies, modulation and coding.
Understand the fundamentals of Wi-Fi network operation, for essential Wi-Fi network problem analysis and troubleshooting.
Summarise the rules governing Wi-Fi WLANs, to comply with local RF regulations for the operation of Wi-Fi networks.
Understand the IEEE 802.11 standard and amendments, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac Wave 1 and 802.11ac Wave 2.
Correctly install, configure and support Wi-Fi Access Points, wireless bridges and WLAN antennas.
Understand 802.11 / Wi-Fi WLAN operation in depth.
Analyse and troubleshoot a range of Wi-Fi network problems including RF coverage, multipath, hidden nodes, RF channel allocation and RF interference problems.
Understand the essential tools and processes used in WCC Wi-Fi RF Network Design and Site Survey.
Experience state-of-the-art Wi-Fi network engineering tools from Ekahau, AirMagnet, Tamosoft, Metageek and more.
Describe the major threats, attacks and risks posed against Wi-Fi networks.
Understand the essentials of Wi-Fi network Security and apply baseline security practices to your environment.
Take the WCC-600 and WCC-610 exams during your course.

IT professionals and network engineers responsible for installing or supporting 802.11 (Wi-Fi) Wireless networks.
IT professionals wanting to progress into the wireless network industry.
Network planners, designers and support staff.
IT Security staff, managers and auditors.

Prior to joining the course, students should meet the following pre-requisites:
Have a good understanding of switched Ethernet LANs and MAC addressing;
IP addressing, configuration and troubleshooting;
Practical experience in Administration and Troubleshooting of Microsoft Windows XP;
Practical experience Troubleshooting hardware drivers on Microsoft Windows 7 or later;
Experience of configuring devices such as SOHO or Enterprise-grade routers or similar appliances.

On successful completion of the course, students have the opportunity to take the 2-hour WCC CWNM® Theory Exam WCC-600 and the 3-hour WCC CWNM® Practical Exam - WCC-610. The course price includes examination vouchers for the WCC-600 and WCC-610 exams, which are valid for the week during which the course is attended.