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Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

Duration

Duration:

Just 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

30/9/2024 (Monday)

Overview

The accelerated Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) course, focuses on providing participants with the knowledge and skills required to design, install, configure, and troubleshoot wireless networks. This course serves as a stepping stone for individuals aiming to pursue a career in wireless networking or enhance their existing networking expertise.

The CWNA certification validates the skills and knowledge acquired through this course and is recognized as a standard for wireless network administration. Participants will gain practical hands-on experience through labs and real-world scenarios, preparing them to successfully pass the CWNA exam and excel in their wireless networking careers.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn how to:

  • Understand the basics of wireless networking technologies, standards, and protocols.
  • Explain the fundamentals of radio frequency (RF) and wireless communication.
  • Design and deploy wireless LAN infrastructure components, including access points, antennas, controllers, and network management systems.
  • Understand RF behavior, signal propagation, and interference sources.
  • Implement security measures to protect wireless networks, including authentication, encryption, and access control methods.
  • Identify and troubleshoot common wireless network issues, such as connectivity problems and performance degradation.
  • Conduct wireless site surveys to assess coverage, signal strength, and capacity requirements.
  • Understand wireless LAN standards, including IEEE 802.11 specifications and Wi-Fi Alliance certifications.

Main Areas Covered by CWNA:

  • Radio Frequency (RF) Technologies
  • Antenna Concepts
  • Wireless LAN Hardware and Software
  • Network Design, Installation, and Management
  • Wireless Standards and Organizations
  • 802.11 Network Architecture
  • Wireless LAN Security
  • Troubleshooting
  • How to Perform Site Surveys

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

 

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Candidates seeking CWNA certification
  • Candidates working as network administrators
  • Candidates working as Wi-Fi support engineers
  • Candidates looking to increase their knowledge of wireless networking
  • Candidates working as wireless network design and security consultants

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Wireless Networking:

Understanding the basics of wireless networking technologies and standards.

Exploring the fundamentals of radio frequency (RF) and wireless communication.

Module 2: Wireless LAN Infrastructure:

Designing and deploying wireless LAN infrastructure components.

Examining access points (APs), antennas, controllers, and network management systems.

Module 3: Radio Frequency Fundamentals:

Understanding RF behavior, signal propagation, interference, and mitigation techniques.

Exploring RF math, calculations, and measurement tools.

Module 4: WLAN Security:

Implementing security measures to protect wireless networks.

Examining authentication and encryption methods, as well as best practices for securing wireless networks.

Module 5: WLAN Troubleshooting and Optimization:

Identifying and resolving common wireless network issues.

Optimizing network performance through proper channel planning, power management, and interference mitigation

Module 6: WLAN Site Surveying:

Conducting wireless site surveys to assess coverage, signal strength, and capacity.

Using site survey tools and techniques to ensure optimal network design and performance.

Module 7: WLAN Standards and Protocols:

Understanding wireless LAN standards, including IEEE 802.11, Wi-Fi Alliance certifications, and emerging technologies.

Exploring WLAN protocols, such as 802.1X, EAP, and WPA/WPA2.

Module 8: Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Considerations:

Complying with wireless networking regulations and industry best practices.

Addressing ethical considerations related to wireless network security and privacy.

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) Exam

(Next scheduled update: CWNA-109 releasing in September 2023)

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Format: 60 multiple choice/multiple answer
  • Number of questions: 60
  • Passing Score: 70%

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 89 88 66 05 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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"Effective way to gain certification. Would highly recommend to colleagues. Great location. Comfortable environment. Good food."
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"Effective way to gain certification. Would highly recommend to colleagues. Great location. Comfortable environment. Good food."
Nigel Hodges, Pyrus Consulting. (21/5/2024 (Tuesday) to 24/5/2024 (Friday))

"Very good Resources within the E-Book, Mixed with the Lessons, it is also has good Labs to get hands on Practice and put the theory somewhere practical to get full learning experience, with very high standard explanation throughout the lectures. 10/10!"
Rhys Thomas, Nokia. (7/5/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/5/2024 (Friday))

"All the staff are very attentive. A fantastic instructor that was able to answer all questions whilst keeping the sessions informative."
Ash Petch, Cepac. (7/5/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/5/2024 (Friday))

"My experience at Firebrand was brilliant. The people here are nice and approachable among the other apprentices of whom also are very nice and made great friends here too! I am looking forward to my next 2 trips here!"
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