Certified Wireless Network Administrator – CWNA

The Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification, offered by CWNP, validates foundational knowledge and skills in wireless networking, covering topics like RF technologies, WLAN infrastructure, and basic troubleshooting for enterprise Wi-Fi networks.

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Skill level

Beginner, Intermediate

Hours to complete

Projects

Prerequisites

None

Your Guided Learning Pathway

In this 15 hour course your instructor will take you from beginner to intermediate level practitioner.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Wireless Networking Principles

During your CWNA studies, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wireless networking, including RF technologies, IEEE 802.11 standards, and WLAN infrastructure design, to effectively deploy and manage enterprise Wi-Fi networks.

You’ll also gain skills in troubleshooting, securing, and optimizing wireless networks, covering topics like site surveys, interference mitigation, and client device configuration.

Manage a Wireless Network

Once you pass the CWNA exam, you can design, install, and manage enterprise Wi-Fi networks, ensuring reliable connectivity and optimal performance for a company’s wireless infrastructure.

You’ll also be able to troubleshoot WLAN issues, conduct site surveys, and implement basic security measures, helping the organization maintain efficient and secure wireless operations.

Get Exam Ready

This course not only prepares you to become a wifi network manager, but it also prepares you for the exam.

Read real-world case studies about wifi networking and follow along with live labs. Then take over 250 exam-style questions in order to prepare you for the CWNA exam.

What it covers

This course prepares you for a wireless administrator role in any organization.

Radio Frequency (RF) Technologies
RF Fundamentals and Measurements
Antenna Concepts and Types
WLAN Standards and Protocols (IEEE 802.11)
WLAN Hardware and Software
WLAN Network Architecture
Physical Layer Access Methods
MAC Layer Operations
WLAN Security Basics
WLAN Site Survey Fundamentals
WLAN Installation and Configuration
Wireless Network Management
Power over Ethernet (PoE) in WLANs
WLAN Troubleshooting Techniques
RF Interference and Mitigation
WLAN Capacity Planning
Quality of Service (QoS) in WLANs
Wireless Network Monitoring
Client Device Configuration
Emerging Wireless Technologies
RF interference details
Wi-Fi 6 standards

Benefits of the certification

Getting certified in your chosen career path is essential, but passing the CWNA exam gets you:

Validates Wireless Networking Expertise
Boosts Career Opportunities
Increases Earning Potential
Enhances Troubleshooting Skills
Strengthens Employer Credibility
Serves as CWSP Prerequisite
Meets DoD 8570.1 Requirements
Promotes Professional Growth

Target audience

This certification is ideal for:

Aspiring Wireless Network Professionals
Network Administrators
IT Support Specialists
Systems Engineers
Wireless Technicians
Entry-Level Cybersecurity Professionals
Government and Defense IT Staff
IT Managers Overseeing WLANs

Prerequisites

While there are no mandatory prerequisites, CWSP recommends having:

Network+
6+ months IT experience

Your Instructor

Waqas Qamar

Waqas has over eight years of experience as an IT specialist and is a technical architect team lead for Accenture. He is a Microsoft Certified IT Professional, CCNP, CCNA (wireless), Aruba Wireless (ACMA), JNCIA (Juniper), ITIL certified.

He holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Network Systems.

Curriculum

Module 1	Radio Frequency (RF) Technologies
Unit 1	Radio Frequency (RF) Technologies
Unit 2	RF Mathematics and Measurements
Unit 3	Radio Frequency (RF) and Antennas
Module 2	WLAN Regulations and Standards
Unit 1	Networking Industry Organizations and IEEE Standards
Unit 2	Spread Spectrum Technologies, Modulation and Coding Schemes (MCS)
Unit 3	802.11 WLAN functional concepts
Unit 4	OSI Model Layers and Regulatory Domain Requirements
Module 3	WLAN Protocols and Devices
Unit 1	Components of 802.11 Wireless Service
Unit 2	802.11 MAC Operations
Unit 3	802.11 Network Devices
Unit 4	802.11 Channel Access Methods
Module 4	WLAN Network Architecture and Design Concepts
Unit 1	Describe and Implement Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Unit 2	WLAN Network Architecture
Unit 3	WLAN Requirements and Solutions
Module 5	WLAN Network Security
Unit 1	WLAN Network Security
Unit 2	WLAN Common Security Options
Module 6	RF Validation
Unit 1	RF Validation and Site Surveys
Module 7	WLAN Troubleshooting
Unit 1	Troubleshooting Tools Used in WLANs
Module 8	WiFi 6
Unit 1	IEEE 802.11-2020 Standard
Unit 2	Introduction to Wi-Fi 6E
Unit 3	WLAN Design Practices
Unit 4	Exam
Module 9	Super Lab
Unit 1	Super Lab
Module 10	Bonus Exams
Unit 1	Exam 1
Unit 2	Exam 2
Unit 3	Exam 3
Unit 4	Exam 4
Unit 5	Exam 5

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Certified Wireless Network Administrator – CWNA

Your Guided Learning Pathway

Wireless Networking Principles

Manage a Wireless Network