CWNA Wireless Network Administration (Program Details)
COURSE OUTLINE
Session 1
Section A: Wireless Networking Certification
- Overview
- Exam Prerequisites
- Who Should Become Certified?
- Exam Preparation
Section B: What is Wireless Technology?
- Wireless Devices
- Necessity of Wires
- Wireless Benefits
- Wireless Problems
Section C: Wireless History and Standards
- Wireless History
- Recent Milestones
- Regulations and Standards
Section D: Three Major Roles of Wireless LANs
- Access Role
- Distribution Role
- Core Role
- Role Decisions
Section E: Uses of Wireless Technology
- Mobility in Corporations
- Education
- Health Care
- Network Extension
- Building-to-Building
- Last Mile Delivery
- External Mobility
- Small / Home Offices
- Mobile Offices
- Metropolitan Area Wireless
- Public Hotspots
Section F: Wireless Acronyms
- Wireless Terminology
- FCC
- IEEE
- Wi-Fi Alliance
Section G: Working Groups
- 802.11 Standards
- 802.15 and 802.16 Standards
Section H: What is Radio Frequency?
- Understanding RF
- Wave Attributes
- Sending Data
- RF Analogies
- Polarization
Section I: Radio Frequency Behaviours
- Gain
- Reflection
- Refraction
- Diffraction
- Scattering
- Absorption
- Dealing with RF Behaviour
- Understanding VSWR
- VSWR Measurements
Session 2
Section A: Radio Frequency Functionality
- Intentional Radiator
- Understanding EIRP
- Configuring Antenna Power
- Understanding Modulation
- Encoding vs. Modulation
Section B: Understanding Radio Frequency Math
- Importance of Power Calculation
- Understanding Watts
- Understanding Milliwatts
- Understanding Decibels
- Calculation Samples
Section C: Calculating Radio Frequency Power
- Normalizing the Decibel
- Decibel Charts
- Isotropic Radiator
- Calculating Antenna Gain
- Measuring Signal Strength
- RSSI
Section D: Antenna Types
- Principles
- Omnidirectional
- Semi-directional
- Highly Directional
- Sectorized and Phased Array
Section E: Choosing the Right Antenna
- Azimuth and Elevation Charts
- Antenna Gain
- Line of Sight
- Fresnel Zone
- Earth Bulge
- Free Space Path Loss
- Link Budget / SOM
Section F: Antenna Installation
- Placement
- Mounting
- Appropriate Use
- Orientation and Alignment
- Safety
- Maintenance
Section G: FCC Regulations
- Overview
- Connectors
- Antenna Choice
- Smart Antennas
Section H: Antenna Accessories
- Amplifiers
- Attenuators
- Grounding Rods / Wires
- Lightning Arrestors
- RF Cables
- RF Connectors
- RF Signal Splitters
- RF Pigtails and Frequency Converters
Session 3
Section A: Spreading Spread Spectrum
- Overview
- Benefits of Spread Spectrum
- FCC Specifications
- Understanding FHSS
- Understanding DSSS
- Comparing FHSS and DSSS
- Understanding OFDM
- Comparing Systems
- Understanding Bands
Section B: Understanding Access Points
- Acquiring Hardware
- Access Points
- Access Point Modes
- Access Point Options
- SOHO / Enterprise Features
Section C: Configuring Access Points
- Configuring Cisco 1200 Access Points
- Configuring D-Link Access Points
Section D: Wireless Routers, Bridges, and Switches
- Wireless LAN Routers
- Wireless LAN Bridges
- Aligning LAN Bridges
- Wireless Workgroup Bridges
- Wireless Residential Gateways
- Wireless LAN Switches
Section E: Enterprise Devices
- Understanding PoE
- Enterprise Wireless Gateways
- Enterprise Encryption Gateways
- Wireless LAN Mesh Routers
Section F: Wireless LAN Client Devices
- PCMCIA and Compact Flash Cards
- Ethernet and Serial Converters
- USB Devices
- PCI and Mini-PCI Cards
- Common Options
- Demonstrating Hardware
- Using Client Utilities
Section G: Wireless LAN Service Sets
- IBSS / Ad-Hoc Mode Network
- BSS / Infrastructure Mode
- ESS
Section H: Network Connectivity
- Locating a Wireless LAN
- Passive Scanning
- Active Scanning
- 802.11 State Machine
- Power Saving Mode
- Roaming
Session 4
Section A: 802.11 MAC and PHY Layers
- OSI and 802.11
- Frame Types
- Frame Transmission
- DCF and PCF
- The PCF Process
- Understanding QoS
Section B: Communication Processes
- Understanding RTS / CTS
- Configuring RTS / CTS
- CTS-to-Self and Fragmentation
- Dynamic Rate Selection
Section C: Vulnerabilities and Attacks
- Attack Methods
- Types of Attackers
Section D: Security Policies
- Importance of Security
- General Security Policy
- Functional Security Policy
- Recommendations
Section E: Network Authentication and Association
- Authentication
- Open System
- Shared Key
- Configuring WEP Key
Section F: Security Technologies
- Configuring SSID
- Configuring MAC Filters
Section G: Advanced Security Technologies
- Understanding TKIP
- 802.1x/EAP Framework
- WPA, WPA2, and 802.11i
- VPN Solutions
- Application Layer Security
- Portals and Firewalls
- Rogue Access Points
- WIDS
Session 5
Section A: Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
- Multipath
- Hidden Nodes
- Near / Far Stations
- RF Interference
- Narrowband / All-Band Interference
- Weather Interference
Section B: Wireless Design
- Design Steps
- Importance of Site Surveys
Section C: Site Survey Preparation
- Preparation Analysis
- Preparation Checklist
Section D: Site Survey Equipment
- Overview
- Equipment Checklist
Section E: Site Survey Technical and Reporting
- Technical Focus
- Reporting Procedures
Section F: Manual Site Surveys
- Indoor Surveys
- Outdoor Surveys
- Important Questions
- RF Info Gathering
Section G: Automated Site Surveys
- Tools
- Post-Install
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