CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) is the foundation level wireless LAN certification for the industry standard CWNP Program. It is your starting point for wireless training and certification. CWNA covers a broad range of wireless LAN topics focused on 802.11 wireless technology rather than products of specific vendors. Click here for the CWNA exam objectives.

The wireless network market continues to grow because of the additional productivity that wireless network access brings to any organization. Properly trained and certified individuals are needed to make networks secure, cost-effective, and reliable.

By choosing CWNA training and certification, you will become prepared to administer any wireless LAN, no matter which vendor product you use.

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. Click here for exam objectives.

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.

The CWNE (Certified Wireless Networking Expert) credential is the final step in the CWNP Program. By successfully completing the CWNE practical examination, network engineers and administrators will have demonstrated that they have the most advanced skills available in today's wireless LAN market.

Passing this intense practical exam assures that the individual has mastered all relevant skills to administer, install, configure, troubleshoot, and design wireless network systems. Packet analysis, intrusion detection, performance analysis, and advanced design are some of the areas of expertise for a CWNE. An in-depth understanding of both wireless and wired network technology is essential to successfully passing the CWNE exam. Click here for exam objectives.

Once a candidate has earned the CWNE certification, this candidate is exempt from CWNP recertification requirements.