| Radio
Frequency (RF) Technologies - 24% |
| 1.1. RF Fundamentals |
1.1.1.
Define and apply the basic concepts of RF behavior
- Gain
- Loss
- Reflection
- Refraction
- Diffraction
- Scattering
- VSWR
- Amplification &
attenuation
1.1.2. Understand the
applications of basic RF antenna concepts
- Visual LOS
- RF LOS
- The Fresnel Zone
- Intentional Radiator
- EIRP
- Wave propagation
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| 1.2. RF
Math |
1.2.1.
Understand and apply the basic components of RF
mathematics
- Watt
- Milliwatt
- Decibel (dB)
- dBm
- dBi
|
| 1.3.
Spread Spectrum Technologies |
1.3.1.
Identify some of the different uses for spread
spectrum technologies
- Wireless LANs
- Wireless PANs
- Wireless WANs
1.3.2. Comprehend the
differences between, and apply the different types of
spread spectrum technologies
1.3.3. Identify and apply
the concepts that make up the functionality of spread
spectrum technology
- Co-location
- Channels
- Carrier Frequencies
- Dwell time and Hop
time
- Throughput
1.3.4. Identify the
regulations set forth by the FCC that govern spread
spectrum technology, including power outputs,
frequencies, bandwidths, hop times, and dwell times. |
| Wireless
LAN Technologies - 17% |
| 2.1.
802.11 Network Architecture |
2.1.1.
Identify and apply the processes involved in
authentication and association
- Authentication
- Association
- Open system
authentication
- Shared key
authentication
- Secret keys and
certificates
- AAA Support
2.1.2. Recognize the
following concepts associated with wireless LAN
service sets
- BSS
- ESS
- IBSS
- SSID
- Infrastructure mode
- Ad-hoc mode
- Roaming
2.1.3. Understand the
implications of the following power management
features of wireless LANs
- PSP Mode
- CAM
- Beacons
- TIM
- ATIM
- ATIM Windows
|
| 2.2.
Physical and MAC Layers |
2.2.1.
Understand and apply the following concepts
surrounding wireless LAN Frames
- The difference
between wireless LAN and Ethernet frames
- Layer 3 Protocols
supported by wireless LANs
2.2.2. Specify the modes
of operation involved in the movement of data traffic
across wireless LANs
- DCF
- PCF
- CSMA/CA vs. CSMA/CD
- Interframe spacing
- RTS/CTS
- Passive scanning
- Active scanning
- Dynamic Rate
Selection
- Modulation and
coding
|
| Wireless
LAN Implementation and Management - 30% |
| 3.1.
Wireless LAN Application |
3.1.1.
Identify the technology roles for which wireless LAN
technology is an appropriate technology application
- Data access role
- Extension of
existing networks into remote locations
- Building-to-building
connectivity
- Last mile data
delivery
- Flexibility for
mobile users
- SOHO Use
- Mobile office,
classroom, industrial, and healthcare
|
| 3.2.
Hardware Management |
3.2.1.
Identify the purpose of the following infrastructure
devices and how to install, configure, and manage them
- Access points
- Wireless bridges
- Wireless workgroup
bridges
3.2.2. Identify the
purpose of the following wireless LAN client devices
and how to install, configure, and manage them
- PCMCIA cards
- Serial and Ethernet
converters
- USB devices
- PCI/ISA devices
3.2.3. Identify the
purpose of the following wireless LAN gateway devices
and how to install, configure, and manage them
- Residential gateways
- Enterprise gateways
3.2.4. Identify the basic
attributes, purpose, and function of the following
antennas types
- Omni-directional/dipole
- Semi-directional
- High-gain
3.2.5. Describe the proper
locations and methods for installing antennas.
3.2.6. Explain the concepts of polarization, gain,
beamwidth, and free-space path loss as these concepts
apply to implementing solutions that require antennas.
3.2.7. Identify the use of the following wireless LAN
accessories and how to install, configure, and manage
them
- Power over Ethernet
devices
- Amplifiers
- Attenuators
- Lightning arrestors
- RF connectors and
cables
- RF splitters
|
| 3.3.
Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Installations |
3.3.1.
Identify, understand, correct, or compensate for the
following wireless LAN implementation challenges
- Multipath
- Hidden node
- Near-Far
- RF interference
- All-band
interference
- System throughput
- Co-location
throughput
- Weather
3.3.2. Explain how antenna
diversity compensates for multipath. |
| 3.4. RF
Site Survey Fundamentals |
3.4.1.
Identify and understand the importance and process of
conducting a thorough site survey.
3.4.2. Identify and understand the importance of the
necessary tasks to do an RF site survey
- Gathering business
requirements
- Interviewing
management and users
- Defining security
requirements
- Site-specific
documentation
- Documenting existing
network characteristics
3.4.3. Identify the
necessary equipment needed to perform site survey
- Wireless LAN
equipment
- Measurement tools
- Documentation
3.4.4. Understand the
necessary procedures to perform a site survey
- Non-RF information
- Permits and zoning
requirements
- Outdoor
considerations
- RF related
information
- Interference sources
- Connectivity and
power requirements
3.4.5. Identify and
understand site survey reporting procedures
- Requirements
- Methodology
- Measurements
- Security
- Graphical
documentation
- Recommendations
|
| Wireless
LAN Security - 16% |
| 4.1.
Protection |
4.1.1.
Identify the strengths, weaknesses and appropriate
uses of the following wireless LAN security techniques
- WEP
- AES
- Filtering
- Emerging security
techniques
|
| 4.2.
Attacks |
4.2.1.
Describe the types of wireless LAN security attacks,
and explain how to identify and prevent them
- Casual eavesdropping
- Circumventing
filters
- Jamming
- Man-in-the-middle
|
| 4.3.
Security Solutions |
4.3.1.
Given a wireless LAN scenario, identify the
appropriate security solution from the following
available wireless LAN security solutions
- WEP key solutions
- Wireless VPN
- Wireless gateways
- 802.1x and EAP
- Corporate Policy
- RADIUS
|
| Wireless
LAN Industry and Standards - 13% |
| 5.1.
Standards |
5.1.1.
Identify, apply, and comprehend the differences
between the following wireless LAN standards
- 802.11
- 802.11b
- 802.11a
- 802.11g
|
| 5.2.
Organizations and Regulations |
5.2.1.
Understand the roles of the following organizations in
providing direction and accountability within the
wireless LAN industry
5.2.2. Identify the
differences between the ISM and UNII bands
5.2.3. Identify and understand the differences between
the power output rules for point-to-point and
point-to-multipoint links
5.2.4. Identify the basic characteristics of infrared
wireless LANs |
| Certified
Wireless Network Associate (CWNA) |
