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Course Overview
Wi-Fi powers everything from corporate networks to healthcare systems—but when it breaks, productivity stops. The Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification gives you the skills to keep wireless networks running smoothly.
This training course is the industry-standard entry point for enterprise Wi-Fi careers. It equips networking professionals with the essential knowledge to support, design, secure, and troubleshoot wireless LANs using modern enterprise technologies.
Throughout this five-day course, you’ll gain hands-on experience with real-world Wi-Fi hardware and tools while learning foundational 802.11 concepts, RF behavior, antenna configurations, wireless security, design best practices, and troubleshooting strategies. The course fully prepares you for the CWNA-109 certification exam and includes a practice test and a free exam voucher to support your professional development.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for network administrators, wireless engineers, systems architects, IT consultants, and support professionals who manage or plan to support wireless LANs. It also benefits CCNAs and infrastructure managers seeking to expand their skill sets with in-demand wireless expertise.
Course Objectives
This course builds the skills to deploy, secure, and troubleshoot Wi-Fi in enterprise environments—preparing you to pass the CWNA-109 exam with confidence.
- Configure and support Wi-Fi hardware in business environments
- Analyze RF behavior and optimize wireless performance
- Plan and conduct site surveys with antenna and coverage strategies
- Implement secure wireless networks using industry-standard protocols
- Troubleshoot common WLAN issues and ensure reliable connectivity
Course Outline
1 – WLAN and Networking Industry Organizations
- Identify major Wi-Fi and networking organizations, including IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance
- Understand the role of 802.11 amendments and standards bodies
- Review related networking standards such as PoE (802.3)
2 – RF Characteristics and Behavior
- Explore core RF principles: wavelength, amplitude, reflection, and propagation
- Understand signal behaviors and their impact on WLAN performance
- Discuss types of modulation used in Wi-Fi communication
3 – RF Mathematics and Measurements
- Apply RF measurements such as dBm and SNR
- Calculate link budgets and signal loss
- Understand key wireless metrics
4 – RF Antennas and Hardware
- Learn about antenna types, cable types, and gain
- Understand antenna polarization and implementation best practices
- Explore hardware used in WLAN deployments
5 – 802.11 PHYs and Network Types
- Differentiate between 802.11 PHY types and frequency bands
- Examine wireless network topologies including BSS, ESS, and roaming
- Compare throughput vs. data rate and modulation methods
6 – 802.11 Network Devices
- Explore access points, WLAN controllers, and monitoring systems
- Configure client devices and manage power sources (PoE)
- Understand WLAN bridging and network architecture planes
7 – 802.11 MAC Operations
- Break down 802.11 frame types and management frames
- Learn frame aggregation, preambles, and control functions
- Understand how Wi-Fi devices communicate and connect
8 – 802.11 Channel Access Methods
- Compare CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA
- Explore QoS using Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF)
- Review channel contention, clear channel assessment, and frame timing
9 – WLAN Network Architectures
- Plan RF channels and optimize service sets
- Design control, management, and data planes
- Explore WLAN controller models and deployment types
10 – WLAN Requirements and Solutions
- Evaluate deployment needs including BYOD, MDM, and guest access
- Understand radio resource management (RRM) solutions
- Review automatic RF configuration and optimization
11 – Security Solutions for WLANs
- Compare WPA2 vs WPA3 and modern authentication protocols
- Review WIPS systems and secure WLAN design
- Implement 802.1X, EAP, and secure encryption standards
12 – Site Surveys, Network Design, and Validation
- Conduct site surveys including pre-deployment and post-installation
- Use spectrum analysis and application testing
- Verify coverage and troubleshoot RF interference
13 – WLAN Troubleshooting
- Apply CWNP’s troubleshooting methodology
- Use protocol and spectrum analysis tools
- Identify and resolve hidden node, connectivity, and performance issues