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TTX-CWNA : Certified Wireless Network Administrator

Course Duration

5 Days

Delivery

ILT/VILT

Overview

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The CWNA course is a comprehensive program designed to provide learners with a deep understanding of wireless network administration. It covers essential topics such as Radio Frequency (RF) Technologies, WLAN Regulations and Standards, WLAN Protocols and Devices, WLAN Network Architecture and Design Concepts, WLAN Network Security, and RF Validation and WLAN Remediation. Through engaging lessons, the course equips participants with the knowledge required to design, implement, and manage wireless networks effectively. It also prepares individuals for the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification exam, enhancing their professional credentials. By delving into RF behaviour, WLAN standards, security protocols, and network troubleshooting, learners will gain a robust skill set that is highly relevant in today’s technology-driven workplace. This course is ideal for IT professionals who wish to specialize in wireless networking and ensure their skills are up-to-date with current industry practices.

What You'll Learn

Understand the fundamentals of wireless networking and Wi-Fi technologies.
Learn the concepts of RF (Radio Frequency), signal behavior, and wireless communication principles.
Identify and explain WLAN standards, frequencies, channels, and modulation techniques.
Understand the design, installation, and management of wireless LAN (WLAN) environments.
Configure and troubleshoot common wireless network components and connectivity issues.
Explore wireless security protocols, authentication methods, and access control mechanisms.
Perform basic site survey concepts and optimize wireless network performance.
Analyze interference, coverage, roaming, and capacity considerations in wireless networks.
Apply best practices for maintaining secure, stable, and efficient wireless infrastructures.
Prepare for the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification exam.

Who Should Attend

The audience for this course is data professionals managing data and databases who want to learn about administering the data platform technologies that are available on Microsoft Azure. This course is also valuable for data architects and application developers who need to understand what technologies are available for the data platform with Azure and how to work with those technologies through applications.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of networking concepts, including the OSI and TCP/IP models.
Familiarity with the general concepts of data communication and how data moves through the Internet and local networks.
Knowledge of Ethernet and TCP/IP networking, as these are foundational to understanding wireless networking.
Experience with network configuration and operation, which can include setting up a router, managing IP addresses, and basic troubleshooting.
Awareness of basic security concepts, such as encryption, authentication, and authorization practices.
Some exposure to radio frequency (RF) theory or experience would be beneficial but is not mandatory.
Willingness to engage with technical material and actively participate in hands-on labs and exercises.

Learning Journey

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Module 1: WLAN and Networking Industry Organizations

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

Module 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

Module 3: RF Mathematics and Measurements

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

Module 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

Module 5: 802.11 PHYs and Network Types

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

Module 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

Module 7: 802.11 MAC Operations

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

Module 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

Module 9: WLAN Network Architectures

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

Module 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

Module 11: Security Solutions for WLANs

Additional Authentication Features
Deprecated Standard Security
Weak Security Mechanisms
Pre-shared Key and IEEE 802.1X/EAP
WPA3-Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE)
WPA3 Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE)
6GHz 802.11ax Security Requirements
Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS)
Protocol and Spectrum Analysis for Security
Using Secure Protocols

Module 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

Module 13: WLAN Troubleshooting

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

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