Certified Wireless Analysis Professional

Experienced Networking professionals who wish to gain critical, detailed skills in wireless networking analysis.

Physical Layer

• PLCP and PMD Sub-layers
• PLCP header fields and subfields

DCF Mode

• Interframe Spacing
• Backoff Algorithms
• Frame exchange processes

DCF Mode

• Media access rules
• Frame exchange processes

MAC Frame Fields and Subfields

MAC Layer Addressing

Using Wireless LAN Protocol Analysers

• Performance Analysis
• Security Analysis
• Distributed Analysis
• Protocol decode Analysis
• Site Surveying
• Application Analysis

Use of 802.11 Series of Standards Terminology

• MPDU
• MMPDU
• MSDU
• PPDU
• PSDU

Hands-on-Labs

WildPackets

• AiroPeek NX - Introduction
• AiroPeek NX – Intermediate
• WildPackets iNetTools
• AiroPeek NX - Performance and Security Analysis
• AiroPeek NX – Distributed Analysis with RFGrabber

Network Instruments

• Observer – Introduction
• Observer – Intermediate
• Observer – Integrated Network Analysis Tools
• Observer – Distributed Analysis with Advanced Multiprobes
• Observer – Performance Analysis

AirMagnet

• AirMagnet Trio – Introduction
• AirMagnet Trio – Intermediate
• AirMagnet Trio – Integrated Networking Tools
• AirMagnet Trio/Reporter – Performance and Security Analysis
• AirMagnet Distributed with Hardware Sensors

TamoSoft

• CommView for WiFi – Introduction
• CommView for WiFi – Intermediate
• Essential NetTools
• CommView for WiFi – Performance and Security Analysis

Network Chemistry

• Intrusion Protection System with Neutrino Sensors
• Packet Capture with Packetyzer
• Fusion Management Application

• CWNA Certification
• A good understanding of Ethernet LANs and their operation, TCP/IP protocols, IP addressing and practical experience with Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

Recommended as preparation for exam(s):

• CWAP – PW0-300

Please note CWNA certification is required prior to taking the CWAP exam.

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