CWNA - Certified Wireless Network Administrator
Current version: CWNA-109 released in September 2023
Next scheduled update: CWNA-110 releasing in September 2026
Note: Last day to take the CWNA-109 exam: December 31, 2026
A strong foundation you can build upon.
Get a head start right out of the gate with a Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification. It is the base certification for Enterprise Wi-Fi within the CWNP family of certifications and a springboard toward earning your security, design, analysis and network expert certifications.
Do you have an understanding of the fundamentals of wireless technology? Do you know how WLAN work and how it’s managed day-to-day? Do you have the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot and maintain wireless networks within small business or Enterprise deployments?
As the demand for wireless continues to grow, so does the need for certified network administrators.
What it takes to become a CWNA:
The CWNA certification is a foundational level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program. To earn a CWNA certification, you must take the CWNA exam at a Prometric Testing Center and pass with a 70% or higher. Instructors must pass with a 80% or higher. However you choose to prepare for the CWNA exam, you should start with the exam objectives, which cover the full list of skills tested on the exam. The CWNA certification is valid for three (3) years. To recertify, pass one of the professional level certifications exams (CWSP, CWDP, CWAP) BEFORE your CWNA expires. By doing so, the CWNA will be renewed for another three (3) years. Or retake the current version of the CWNA exam.
While the Certified Wireless Specialist (CWSS) and Certified Wireless Technician (CWTS) certifications are not a required prerequisite to the CWNA certification, it is highly recommended. It will provide a solid learning foundation before continuing to pursue the CWNA.
Main Areas Covered by CWNA:
- Radio Frequency (RF) Technologies
- Antenna Concepts
- Wireless LAN Hardware and Software
- Network Design, Installation, and Management
- Wireless Standards and Organizations
- 802.11 Network Architecture
- Wireless LAN Security
- Troubleshooting
- How to Perform Site Surveys
- Exam Objectives (CWNA-109) - Exam was released on September 30, 2023
- Exam Objectives (CWNA-108) - Exam was released on September 1, 2020
- Exam Objectives with Study Guide Chapter Mappings (CWNA-108)
CWNA Exam Summary:
- Exam Number: CWNA-109
- Cost: $274.99 (USD)
- Availability: Prometric Testing Center
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Questions: 60 multiple choice/single answer
- Language: English
1. WLAN and Networking Industry Organizations
- Wi-Fi Related Organizations
- The IEEE
- PHY Amendments
- 802.11 Amendments
- Wi-Fi Alliance
- PoE (802.3)
2. RF Characteristics and Behavior
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Wavelength, amplitude and other RF characteristics
- Reflection, refraction and other RF behavior
- RF Propagation
- Basic Types of Modulation
3. RF Mathematics and Measurements
- RF units of measure
- Basic RF mathematics
- RF signal measurements
- Understand link budgets
4. RF Antennas and Hardware
- RF Units of Measure
- Types of Antennas and Antenna Systems Commonly Used With 802.11 WLANs
- Antenna Polarization and Gain
- Antenna Implementation
- Types of Antenna Cables, Connectors, and Other Accessories
5. 802.11 PHYs and Network Types
- 802.11 PHYs and Network Types
- 802.11 Frequency Bands
- 802.11 Channels Explained
- OSI Model Layers and Wi-Fi
- 802.11 Physical Layers (PHYs)
- Throughput vs. Data Rate
- RF Modulation Methods
- 802.11 Use Case Scenarios
- WLAN Operating Modes including BSS. ESS and Roaming
6. 802.11 Network Devices
- Access Point Features and Capabilities
- AP and WLAN Management Systems
- Wireless Monitoring Systems (Analytics)
- WLAN Controller Functionality
- Network Architecture Planes
- WLAN Bridging
- Client Devices
- Client Device OS Configuration
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Functionality
7. 802.11 MAC Operations
- 802.11 Frames
- Frame Aggregation
- Guard Interval
- General Frame Format
- PHY Preamble
- Management, Control and Data Frames
- Locating WLANs
8. 802.11 Channel Access Methods
- Differences between CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA
- Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)
- Network Allocation Vector (NAV)
- Clear Channel Assessment (CCA)
- Interframe Spacing (IFS)
- Contention Window (CW)
- Quality of Service in 802.11 WLANs
- Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF)
- Additional Control Frames and Protection Modes
9. WLAN Network Architectures
- Control, Management and Data Planes
- WLAN Controller Solutions
- Network Architectures
- RF Channel Planning
- Service Set Configurations
- Cell Sizing and Interference
10. WLAN Requirements and Solutions
- Explore WLAN Deployment Scenarios
- BYOD and Guest Access
- Mobile Device Management
- Radio Resource Management (RRM) and other automatic RF management solutions
- Additional Management Features
11. Security Solutions for WLANs
- Additional Authentication Features
- Deprecated Standard Security
- Weak Security Mechanisms
- Pre-shared Key and IEEE 802.1X/EAP
- WPA3-Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE)
- WPA3 Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE)
- 6GHz 802.11ax Security Requirements
- Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS)
- Protocol and Spectrum Analysis for Security
- Using Secure Protocols
12. Site Surveys, Network Design and Validation
- Survey Processes
- Understanding Requirements
- Verify Design Requirements
- Documentation
- Locating Interference
- Spectrum Analysis
- Application and Throughput Testing
- Protocol Analysis
13. WLAN Troubleshooting
- CWNP Troubleshooting Methodology
- Protocol Analysis Troubleshooting Features
- Spectrum Analysis Troubleshooting Features
- RF Interference
- Hidden Nodes
- Connectivity Problems
14. Remote Lab Familiarization
- Overview
- Task 1: Navigate the Sunset Learning Institute Remote Lab
15. Lab 1: Visualizing RF Principles
- Task 1: Download files to the Pod-AdminPC in the Remote Lab.
- Task 2: Use Ekahau Pro to visualize Free Space Path Loss
- Task 3: Use Ekahau Pro to Visualize Attenuation
16. Lab 2: RF Mathematics
- Task 1: Complete These Power Conversions
- Task 2: Calculate EIRP
- Task 3: Calculate a Link Budget
17. Lab 3: Visualizing Antenna Patterns
- Task 1: Open the FSPL File in Ekahau Pro
- Task 2: Use Various 2.4 Antenna and Observe the Change in RF Coverage
18. Lab 4: 802.11 Basics
- Task 1: Analyze Wireless Frames
19. Lab 5: Initialize an Autonomous WLAN Deployment
- Task 1: Configure an Autonomous AP via CLI
- Task 2: Configure Your Standalone AP from the GUI
- Task 3: Closing the Lab
- Task 4: Retrieving the Access Point’s MAC Address
- Task 5: Configuring the C9800 using the WLC Setup Wizard
- Task 6: Configuring an AP MAC Address Authorization Filter on the C9800 Controller.
- Task 7: Configuring the Access Points for a Primary C9800 Controller.
- Task 8: Configuring VLANs on the C9800 Controller.
- Task 9: Lab Close Out Procedures
- Task 10: Configuring a WPA2-PSK WLAN
- Task 11: Associate the Client with the C9800 WPA2-PSK WLAN
- Task 12: Configuring a WPA2-802.1X Local EAP WLAN
- Task 13: Configuring a WPA2-802.1X Local EAP WLAN (Cont.)
- Task 14: Associate the Client with the C9800 Local-EAP WLAN
- Task 15: Lab Close Out Procedures
- Task 16: Closing the Lab
- Task 17: Familiarization with Ekahau Pro
- Task 18: Perform a Basic Predictive WLAN Design using a Single Floor Layout
20. Lab 6: Initialize an Autonomous WLAN Deployment
- Task 1: Enable MetaGeek inSSIDer
- Task 2: Review 2.4 GHz Activity
- Task 3: Review 5 GHz Activity
21. Lab 7: Perform Passive Site Survey
- Task 1: Configure AP for Spectrum Expert AP Mode of Operation
- Task 2: Configure Cisco Spectrum Expert – Spectrum Analyzer Software
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