Prerequisites:
A typical candidate should have Network+ or CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge.

Audience:
This course targets both novice and experienced networking professionals who wish to gain a solid understanding of wireless networking to complement their knowledge of traditional wired networking.

Curriculum:
CWNA targets both novice and experienced networking professionals who wish to gain a solid understanding of wireless networking to complement their knowledge of traditional wired networking. To become a CWNA you only have to pass the PW0-100 exam.

Course Breakdown:

Module 1 - Introduction to Wireless Technology
Wireless LAN Standards
Extending Wired LANs
Mobility
Small and Home Offices
Summary

Module 2 - Radio Frequency Technology
Gain and Reflection
Refraction, Diffraction and Scattering
Absorption and VWSR
Antenna Line of Sight
Antenna Gain and EIRP
Radio Frequency Math
Watts and Decibels
Gain and Loss Measurements
Conversion Examples
Summary

Module 3 - Spread Spectrum Technology
RF Bands
Unlicensed Bands
Spread Spectrum
Radio Modulation
Direct Sequence and Frequency Hopping
DS vs. FH
Channel Sets
Summary

Module 4 - Access Points
Access Point Modes
Modular Radio Cards
Management and Configuration
Wireless Bridge Modes
Client Devices
Configure Client Devices
Wireless Residential Gateways
Setup a Client
Aironet Client Utility
Summary

Module 5 - Antennas
Omni and Semi Directional
Highly Directional
Polarization and Gain
Free Space Path Loss
Placement and Mounting
Alignment and Safety
PoE Devices and WLAN Accessories
Cables, Adapters and Testing
Summary

Module 6 - Standards
Industrial, Scientific and Medical
P2P and P2MP
IEEE Standards
Wi-Fi (802.11)
Wi-Fi Alliance
Other WLAN Organizations
Summary

Module 7 - Network Architecture
WLAN Authentication
Forms of Authentication
802.1x and EAP
VPN and Service Sets
Roaming
Connectivity and Re-association
Using VLANS
Power Management
Setup Ad Hoc Mode
Aironet Client Utility
Summary

Module 8 - MAC and Physical Layers
WLAN and Ethernet Frames
Collisions
Fragmentation
Coordination Function and Interframe Space
Slot Times
Tying it Together
Summary

Module 9 - Security
Encryption Suites
WEP Issues
802.11i - WPA/2
Types of Attack
War Driving Tools
Inherent Problems
Authentication Types
Security Policy
Wireless DMZ
Network Stumbler
Client Defense
Hot Spot Defense Kit
Summary
Configure Cisco Client Wireless Adapter
Access Point Express Setup
Change the Access Point Radio Channel
Configure the Access Point to Radius Security
Client Network Authentication Setup Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption Setup
Setup New Access Point FTP Filter

Module 10 - Troubleshooting
Multipath
Hidden Node
Near/Far and Throughput
Throughput Solutions
Interference
Channel/Co-Channel
Summary
Module 11 - Site Survey
Preparation
Facility
Existing Network
Business Requirements
Throughput and Roaming
Site Survey Equipment
Coverage
Documentation
Summary
Course Conclusion