Important Information About the CWAP Beta Exam

• The passing score for the CWAP Beta exam 70%
• Passing the beta is the same as passing the regular exam
• Candidates can retake the CWAP beta 7 days after each attempt
• CWAP Beta Exam scores will not be reviewed
• CWAP Beta Exam scores will not be changed
• The CWAP Beta exam is scored immediately
• A score of 80% or better on the CWAP Beta Exam will count towards CWNT qualification for teaching the CWAP ILT class

The CWAP (Certified Wireless Analysis Professional) certification is an advanced wireless LAN certification, focusing entirely on the analysis and troubleshooting of wireless LAN systems. The CWAP learning objectives begin with the frame structures and exchange processes for each of the 802.11 series of standards, and then apply that base of knowledge to how and when to use the tools that are available for analyzing and troubleshooting today's wireless LANs. 

The CWAP certified individual will be able to confidently analyze and troubleshoot any wireless LAN system using any of the market leading software and hardware analysis tools.

1. A proven advanced skill set.
   • Intimate knowledge of the inter-workings of IEEE 802.11 standards
   • Understanding of the use of common tools found in wireless LAN protocol analyzers
   • Detailed knowledge of appropriate application of a wireless protocol analyzer
   • A thorough understanding of wireless LAN troubleshooting from performance and security perspectives
2. A unique and uniquely recognized certification.
   • The CWAP is the only vendor neutral wireless LAN analysis certification.
   • The CWAP certification is without equal or competition, and is recognized and endorsed by nearly all of the leading wireless LAN analysis vendors in the market today.
3. Proven ability to perform advanced troubleshooting and analysis.
   • Performance and security analysis to the maximum potential of the available protocol analyzer.
   • Troubleshooting from various perspectives in a variety of wireless LAN implementations.
   • Verification of Layer 2, 3 & 7 security solutions during security audits.
   • Application analysis testing from a performance perspective in single mode and 802.11b/g mixed mode environments.
   • Detailed site surveys using the latest surveying features of wireless LAN protocol analyzers.
   • Detailed analysis of decode information taken from wireless LAN protocol analyzers for the purpose of troubleshooting.