Enterprise Wi-Fi Administration (CWNA)

Ch 1: WLAN and Networking Industry Organizations

• Wi-Fi Related Organizations
• The IEEE
• PHY Amendments
• 802.11 Amendments
• Wi-Fi Alliance
• PoE (802.3)

Ch 2: RF Characteristics and Behavior

• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Wavelength, amplitude and other RF characteristics
• Reflection, refraction and other RF behavior
• RF Propagation
• Basic Types of Modulation

Ch 3: RF Mathematics and Measurements

• RF units of measure
• Basic RF mathematics
• RF signal measurements
• Understand link budgets

Ch 4: RF Antennas and Hardware

• RF Units of Measure
• Types of Antennas and Antenna Systems Commonly Used With 802.11 WLANs
• Antenna Polarization and Gain
• Antenna Implementation
• Types of Antenna Cables, Connectors, and Other Accessories

Ch 5: 802.11 PHYs and Network Types

• 802.11 PHYs and Network Types
• 802.11 Frequency Bands
• 802.11 Channels Explained
• OSI Model Layers and Wi-Fi
• 802.11 Physical Layers (PHYs)
• Throughput vs. Data Rate
• RF Modulation Methods
• 802.11 Use Case Scenarios
• WLAN Operating Modes including BSS. ESS and Roaming

Ch 6: 802.11 Network Devices

• Access Point Features and Capabilities
• AP and WLAN Management Systems
• Wireless Monitoring Systems (Analytics)
• WLAN Controller Functionality
• Network Architecture Planes
• WLAN Bridging
• Client Devices
• Client Device OS Configuration
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) Functionality

Ch 7: 802.11 MAC Operations

• 802.11 Frames
• Frame Aggregation
• Guard Interval
• General Frame Format
• PHY Preamble
• Management, Control and Data Frames
• Locating WLANs

Ch 8: 802.11 Channel Access Methods

• Differences between CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA
• Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)
• Network Allocation Vector (NAV)
• Clear Channel Assessment (CCA)
• Interframe Spacing (IFS)
• Contention Window (CW)
• Quality of Service in 802.11 WLANs
• Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF)
• Additional Control Frames and Protection Modes

Ch 9: WLAN Network Architectures

• Control, Management and Data Planes
• WLAN Controller Solutions
• Network Architectures
• RF Channel Planning
• Service Set Configurations
• Cell Sizing and Interference

Ch 10: WLAN Requirements and Solutions

• Explore WLAN Deployment Scenarios
• BYOD and Guest Access
• Mobile Device Management
• Radio Resource Management (RRM) and other automatic RF management solutions
• Additional Management Features

Ch 11: Security Solutions for WLANs

• Additional Authentication Features
• Deprecated Standard Security
• Weak Security Mechanisms
• Pre-shared Key and IEEE 802.1X/EAP
• Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS)
• Protocol and Spectrum Analysis for Security
• Using Secure Protocols

Ch 12: Site Surveys, Network Design and Validation

• Survey Processes
• Understanding Requirements
• Verify Design Requirements
• Documentation
• Locating Interference
• Spectrum Analysis
• Application and Throughput Testing
• Protocol Analysis

Ch 13: WLAN Troubleshooting

• CWNP Troubleshooting Methodology
• Protocol Analysis Troubleshooting Features
• Spectrum Analysis Troubleshooting Features
• RF Interference
• Hidden Nodes
• Connectivity Problems

Ch 1: WLAN and Networking Industry Organizations

• Wi-Fi Related Organizations
• The IEEE
• PHY Amendments
• 802.11 Amendments
• Wi-Fi Alliance
• PoE (802.3)

Ch 2: RF Characteristics and Behavior

• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Wavelength, amplitude and other RF characteristics
• Reflection, refraction and other RF behavior
• RF Propagation
• Basic Types of Modulation

Ch 3: RF Mathematics and Measurements

• RF units of measure
• Basic RF mathematics
• RF signal measurements
• Understand link budgets

Ch 4: RF Antennas and Hardware

• RF Units of Measure
• Types of Antennas and Antenna Systems Commonly Used With 802.11 WLANs
• Antenna Polarization and Gain
• Antenna Implementation
• Types of Antenna Cables, Connectors, and Other Accessories

Ch 5: 802.11 PHYs and Network Types

• 802.11 PHYs and Network Types
• 802.11 Frequency Bands
• 802.11 Channels Explained
• OSI Model Layers and Wi-Fi
• 802.11 Physical Layers (PHYs)
• Throughput vs. Data Rate
• RF Modulation Methods
• 802.11 Use Case Scenarios
• WLAN Operating Modes including BSS. ESS and Roaming

Ch 6: 802.11 Network Devices

• Access Point Features and Capabilities
• AP and WLAN Management Systems
• Wireless Monitoring Systems (Analytics)
• WLAN Controller Functionality
• Network Architecture Planes
• WLAN Bridging
• Client Devices
• Client Device OS Configuration
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) Functionality

Ch 7: 802.11 MAC Operations

• 802.11 Frames
• Frame Aggregation
• Guard Interval
• General Frame Format
• PHY Preamble
• Management, Control and Data Frames
• Locating WLANs

Ch 8: 802.11 Channel Access Methods

• Differences between CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA
• Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)
• Network Allocation Vector (NAV)
• Clear Channel Assessment (CCA)
• Interframe Spacing (IFS)
• Contention Window (CW)
• Quality of Service in 802.11 WLANs
• Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF)
• Additional Control Frames and Protection Modes

Ch 9: WLAN Network Architectures

• Control, Management and Data Planes
• WLAN Controller Solutions
• Network Architectures
• RF Channel Planning
• Service Set Configurations
• Cell Sizing and Interference

Ch 10: WLAN Requirements and Solutions

• Explore WLAN Deployment Scenarios
• BYOD and Guest Access
• Mobile Device Management
• Radio Resource Management (RRM) and other automatic RF management solutions
• Additional Management Features

Ch 11: Security Solutions for WLANs

• Additional Authentication Features
• Deprecated Standard Security
• Weak Security Mechanisms
• Pre-shared Key and IEEE 802.1X/EAP
• Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS)
• Protocol and Spectrum Analysis for Security
• Using Secure Protocols

Ch 12: Site Surveys, Network Design and Validation

• Survey Processes
• Understanding Requirements
• Verify Design Requirements
• Documentation
• Locating Interference
• Spectrum Analysis
• Application and Throughput Testing
• Protocol Analysis

Ch 13: WLAN Troubleshooting

• CWNP Troubleshooting Methodology
• Protocol Analysis Troubleshooting Features
• Spectrum Analysis Troubleshooting Features
• RF Interference
• Hidden Nodes
• Connectivity Problems

Lab 1: WLAN Infrastructure Connection

• Access the remote lab environment
• Configure the Ruckus WLAN controller
• Connect the Student PC via Wi-Fi
• View Wi-Fi connection information

Lab 2: WLAN Channels

• Access and configure Metageek Chanalyzer, a spectrum analyzer
• Create Wi-Fi traffic and view channel activity

Lab 3: Radio Frequency Math

• View client RSSI and Ruckus AP transmit power settings
• Use RF math to convert power values between dBm and mW

Lab 4: Site Surveys

• Prepare an electronic floorplan in Ekahau Site Survey Pro, a predictive site survey application
• View estimated RF propagation differences through objects
• View estimated RF propagation differences from differing antenna types

Lab 5: WLAN Standards

• Access and configure Acrylic Wi-Fi, a Wi-Fi scanner/discovery utility
• View standards information via Wi-Fi scanning

Lab 6: Client Settings

• Access Wi-Fi client properties via the Windows Device Manager
• Access Wi-Fi client settings via the Windows client utility

Lab 7: Connection Analysis

• Access and configure Savvius OmniPeek, a protocol analyzer
• Analyze station data rates
• Capture and analyze the Student PC Wi-Fi connection

Lab 8: QoS Testing

• Access Savvius Omnipeek, a protocol analyzer
• View QoS information from captured Wi-Fi traffic

Lab 9: WLAN Controller Monitoring

• Access the Ruckus WLAN controller
• View Wi-Fi network and device information

Lab 10: Rogue AP Management

• Access and configure Netscout AirMagnet Wi-Fi Analyzer, a Wi-Fi network analyzer
• Configure an access list for authorized APs
• Identify a rogue AP and access the rogue finder tool

Lab 11: WPA2 Enterprise

• Access the Windows 2012 Domain Controller and view Active Directory user information
• Access and view Microsoft Network Policy Server RADIUS authentication settings
• Configure the Ruckus WLAN controller for a WPA2 Enterprise Wi-Fi network
• Connect the Student PC to the WPA2 Enterprise Wi-Fi network
• View WPA2 Enterprise Wi-Fi connection information

Lab 12: Device Roaming

• Capture 802.11 Discovery frames using Savvius OmniPeek, a protocol analyzer
• Change the channel of the Ruckus AP to trigger client Discovery
• View and analyzer client device Discovery behavior

Lab 13: WLAN Channel Analysis

• Create heavy Wi-Fi traffic
• View Wi-Fi performance metrics using Netscout AirMagnet Wi-Fi Analyzer, a Wi-Fi network analyzer

Lab 1: WLAN Infrastructure Connection

• Access the remote lab environment
• Configure the Ruckus WLAN controller
• Connect the Student PC via Wi-Fi
• View Wi-Fi connection information

Lab 2: WLAN Channels

• Access and configure Metageek Chanalyzer, a spectrum analyzer
• Create Wi-Fi traffic and view channel activity

Lab 3: Radio Frequency Math

• View client RSSI and Ruckus AP transmit power settings
• Use RF math to convert power values between dBm and mW

Lab 4: Site Surveys

• Prepare an electronic floorplan in Ekahau Site Survey Pro, a predictive site survey application
• View estimated RF propagation differences through objects
• View estimated RF propagation differences from differing antenna types

Lab 5: WLAN Standards

• Access and configure Acrylic Wi-Fi, a Wi-Fi scanner/discovery utility
• View standards information via Wi-Fi scanning

Lab 6: Client Settings

• Access Wi-Fi client properties via the Windows Device Manager
• Access Wi-Fi client settings via the Windows client utility

Lab 7: Connection Analysis

• Access and configure Savvius OmniPeek, a protocol analyzer
• Analyze station data rates
• Capture and analyze the Student PC Wi-Fi connection

Lab 8: QoS Testing

• Access Savvius Omnipeek, a protocol analyzer
• View QoS information from captured Wi-Fi traffic

Lab 9: WLAN Controller Monitoring

• Access the Ruckus WLAN controller
• View Wi-Fi network and device information

Lab 10: Rogue AP Management

• Access and configure Netscout AirMagnet Wi-Fi Analyzer, a Wi-Fi network analyzer
• Configure an access list for authorized APs
• Identify a rogue AP and access the rogue finder tool

Lab 11: WPA2 Enterprise

• Access the Windows 2012 Domain Controller and view Active Directory user information
• Access and view Microsoft Network Policy Server RADIUS authentication settings
• Configure the Ruckus WLAN controller for a WPA2 Enterprise Wi-Fi network
• Connect the Student PC to the WPA2 Enterprise Wi-Fi network
• View WPA2 Enterprise Wi-Fi connection information

Lab 12: Device Roaming

• Capture 802.11 Discovery frames using Savvius OmniPeek, a protocol analyzer
• Change the channel of the Ruckus AP to trigger client Discovery
• View and analyzer client device Discovery behavior

Lab 13: WLAN Channel Analysis

• Create heavy Wi-Fi traffic
• View Wi-Fi performance metrics using Netscout AirMagnet Wi-Fi Analyzer, a Wi-Fi network analyzer