Download PDF CWAP® Certified Wireless Analysis Professional Official Study Guide by David A. Westcott

Sinopsis

If you have ever prepared to take a certifi cation test for a technology that you are unfamiliar with, you know that you are not only studying to learn a different technology but probably also learning about an industry that you are unfamiliar with. Read on, and we will tell you about CWNP.
 

CWNP is an abbreviation for Certified Wireless Network Professional. There is no CWNP test. The CWNP program develops courseware and certifi cation exams for wireless LAN technologies in the computer networking industry. The CWNP certifi cation program is a vendor-neutral program.

The objective of CWNP is to certify people on wireless networking, not on a specific vendor’s product. Yes, at times the authors of this book and the creators of the certifi cation will talk about, demonstrate, or even teach how to use a specifi c product; however, the  goal is the overall understanding of wireless, not the product itself. If you learned to drive a car, you had to physically sit and practice in one. When you think back and reminisce, you probably do not tell someone you learned to drive a Ford; you probably say you learned to drive using a Ford.
 

There are seven wireless certifications offered by the CWNP program:
 

CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist The CWTS certification is an entry-level enterprise WLAN certification and a recommended prerequisite for the CWNA certification. This certification is geared specifically toward WLAN sales professionals, project managers, networkers, and support staff who are new to enterprise Wi-Fi.
 

CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator The CWNA certification is a foundation-level Wi-Fi certification; however, it is not considered an entry-level technology certification. Individuals taking this exam (exam PW0-104) typically have a solid grasp on network basics such as the OSI model, IP addressing, PC hardware, and network operating systems. Many candidates already hold other industry-recognized certifications, such as the CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA, and are looking for the CWNA certification to enhance or complement existing skills.
 

CWSP: Certified Wireless Security Professional The CWSP certification exam (PW0-200) is focused on standards-based wireless security protocols, security policy, and secure wireless network design. This certification introduces candidates to many of the technologies and techniques that intruders use to compromise wireless networks and that administrators use to protect wireless networks. With recent advances in wireless security, WLANs can be secured beyond their wired counterparts.
 

CWDP: Certified Wireless Design Professional The CWDP certification exam (PW0-250) is a professional-level career certification for networkers who are already CWNA certified and have a thorough understanding of RF technologies and applications of 802.11 networks. This certification prepares WLAN professionals to properly design wireless LANs for different applications to perform optimally in different environments.
 

CWAP: Certified Wireless Analysis Professional The CWAP certification exam (PW0-270) is a professional-level career certification for networkers who are already CWNA certified and have a thorough understanding of RF technologies and applications of 802.11 networks. This certification prepares WLAN professionals to be able to perform, interpret, and understand wireless packet and spectrum analysis.
 

CWNE: Certified Wireless Network Expert The CWNE certification is the highest-level certification in the CWNP program. By successfully completing the CWNE requirements, you will have demonstrated that you have the most advanced skills available in today’s wireless LAN market. The CWNE exam (PW0-300) focuses on advanced WLAN analysis, design, troubleshooting, QoS mechanisms, spectrum management, and extensive knowledge of the IEEE 802.11 standard as amended.

Content

1.  802.11 Overview
2. 802.11 Physical (PHY) Layer Frame Format
3. 802.11 MAC Sublayer Frame Format
4. 802.11 Management Frames
5. 802.11 Control Frames
6. Data Frames
7. 802.11 Medium Contention
8. Power Management
9. 802.11 Security
10. 802.11n HT Analysis
11. Spectrum Analysis
12. Protocol Analyzer Operation and Troubleshooting

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