CWNA Training: Enterprise Wi-Fi Administration Course

Enterprise Wi-Fi Administration (CWNA)

Learn how to prepare for the CWNA exam while learning to survey, secure, and troubleshoot enterprise-class Wi-Fi networks.

GK# 3603

The CWNA certification is the foundation-level enterprise Wi-Fi certification for the CWNP Program. Achieving it enhances your networking career profile, providing evidence that you have sought after Wi-Fi knowledge and skills.

The goal of this course is to add Wi-Fi expertise to a networking professional’s skillset, while covering all CWNA-107 exam topics. The course begins with discussion topics and hands-on lab exercises covering the basic operation of 802.11 Wi-Fi technology. Once a base of Wi-Fi knowledge is established, enterprise relevant topics such as Wi-Fi design, security, and troubleshooting are covered. You will use enterprise-class hardware and software tools during live lab exercises, all accessible remotely for any instructor-led or virtual class.

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Background and roles of Wi-Fi governing bodies, including the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance
Radio frequency properties and behaviors
Wireless signal fundamentals, including measurement principles
Antenna information, including types and installation best practices
Wi-Fi standards, including 802.11 extensions ac, ad, af, and ah
Wi-Fi device types and infrastructure options
Wi-Fi communications processes, including connection, roaming, and data transfer
General troubleshooting tips to common real-world 802.11n issues
Wi-Fi architecture best practices, including both network and wireless design
Similarities, differences, and peculiarities about Wi-Fi deployments in differing environments (offices, K-12 education, health care facilities, and more)
Security standards, best practices, known vulnerabilities, and remediation techniques for Wi-Fi networks
Site surveying, including requirements gathering, design, installation, and validation
Troubleshooting methodology, tools, and techniques, along with common issues

TCP/IP Networking

Administrators: network, systems, infrastructure, security, and LAN/WLANs
Support professionals: technical assistance and field support
Designers: network, systems, and infrastructure
Developers: wireless software and hardware products
Consultants and integrators: IT and security
Decision makers: infrastructure managers, IT managers, security directors, chief security officers, and chief technology officers
CCNAs