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Training Course Summary:

On completing this course, you will be able to:

Understand and apply the essential concepts of Radio Frequency (RF) technology, including RF planning, RF-related calculations and spread spectrum technologies.
Understand the fundamental operation of wireless LANs, for effective WLAN problem analysis and troubleshooting.
Describe the rules governing wireless LANs, to comply with local radio regulations for setup and maintenance of WLANs.
Correctly install, configure and support wireless NICs, access points, wireless bridges, workgroup bridges, wireless gateways and WLAN antennas from Cisco Systems, Proxim Inc, Orinoco, Colubris Networks and more.
Analyse and troubleshoot WLAN problems in-depth, including RF coverage, multipath, hidden nodes and interference problems
Work with sophisticated WLAN diagnostic tools such as AirMagnet and WildPackets AiroPeek NX.
Perform a site survey for the installation of WLANs.
Understand the insecurities in IEEE 802.11 WLANs.
Identify the attacks that can occur from network hackers.
Secure the transmission of data over a wireless LAN using WEP and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
Secure wireless LANs using Cisco LEAP, TKIP and MIC.
Secure wireless LANs using generic 802.1x/EAP on access points from a range of manufacturers.
Secure wireless LANs using VPN tunelling and encryption techniques including PPTP and IPSec.
Conduct essential security surveys to assess the presence and vulnerabilities of WLANs.

Pre-Requisites:

Prior to joining the CWNA training course, students should have a good understanding of Ethernet LANs and their operation, TCP/IP protocols, IP addressing and practical experience configuring and supporting Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP. We recommend that delegates have a knowledge of networking as exhibited in the Net+, CCNA®, CNA, or MCP qualifications.

Who Should Attend:

IT professionals and network engineers responsible for installing or supporting 802.11 (Wi-Fi) Wireless networks.
IT professionals wanting to progress into the wireless network industry.
Network planners, designers and support staff.
IT Security staff, managers and auditors.

Training Course Overview/Content:

The thirty three course modules include:

Introduction to Wireless LANs

Organisations and Vendors
Standards and Applications
Radio Frequency (RF) fundamentals

Spread Spectrum technologies

Access Points, Service Sets, and the Distribution System

Wireless Bridges

Wireless Ad Hoc networks

Antennas and Accessories

RF Propagation

Wireless network Organisations and Standards

802.11 Network Architecture

Physical and MAC Layers

Bandwidth Control, Network Management and AAA

Routers, Gateways, Switches, and VoWi-Fi

Troubleshooting Wireless LANs

Wireless LAN Security

WLAN security solutions

VPN-based security solutions

RF Site Surveys

Qualifications:

On successful completion of the course, delegates will be prepared for the CWNA Certification Exam (Exam #PW0-100), which can be taken at any Prometric Testing Centre.