Certified Wireless Sales Specialist (CWSS)
Formerly Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS)
Current version: CWSS-102 released in July 2024
Next scheduled update: TBD
Note: Last day to take the CWS-101 exam: December 31, 2024
NOTE: The CWSS was previously known as the Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS) certification. If you currently hold a CWS certification, it will be automatically updated to reflect the new CWSS certification.
The Certified Wireless Sales Specialist (CWSS) is a certification that validates the knowledge of wireless sales, marketing, entry-level support, and decision-making professionals related to 802.11 wireless networks.
The learning materials explain the language of Wi-Fi as well as the typical hardware and software used in wireless local area networks (WLANs). From radio frequency (RF) to Wi-Fi client devices, the CWS learns the terminology and processes of Wi-Fi.
Becoming a CWSS:
The CWSS certification is an entry-level WLAN certification from the vendor-neutral CWNP organization that brought you CWNA and other advanced certifications. To earn the CWSS certification, you must pass an online exam with a score of 70% or higher. Those desiring to work as instructors teaching CWSS classes must pass with a score of 80% or higher. Regardless of the way you choose to prepare for the CWSS exam, you should start with the exam objectives, which cover the full list of knowledge tested on the exam. The CWSS is a three-year certification, and it is renewed by passing the most recent version of the CWSS exam again.
Primary Knowledge Domains of the CWSS Exam:
- Define Basic RF Characteristics - 15% of exam
- Describe Wireless Networking Features and Functions - 30% of exam
- Identify Wireless Hardware and Software - 30% of exam
- Understand Organizational Goals - 25% of exam
Exam objectives for CWSS-102
CWSS Exam Summary:
- Exam Number: CWSS-102
- Cost: $174.99
- Availability: Online Exam
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Questions: 60 multiple choice/single answer
- Language: English
1. Understanding Radio Frequency (RF) concepts
- Understanding the essential characteristics of Radio Frequency transmissions
- How do RF signals move through an environment?
- Understanding the RF bands used for Wi-Fi
- RF channels and Channel Plans
2. IEEE 802.11 Standards and Amendments
- From 802.11 to 802.11ax and beyond
- What are DSSS, OFDM, ERP, HT, VHT and HE?
- What are the capabilities of each standard
- Understanding the basic Physical layer (PHY) characteristics
3. Wi-Fi Equipment
- The role and functions of Wireless Access Points (APs)
- AP features and capabilities
- Standalone, controller-based, branch and controller-less APs
- Understanding AP management
- Understanding Wi-Fi antennas
- Choosing between WLAN antenna types
4. Wireless Clients
- Understanding the capabilities of Wi-Fi client devices
- Discovering client devices and the applications in use
- Understanding the loads that Wi-Fi clients place on networks
5. Outdoor Wireless Bridge Links
- PTP versus PtMP
- How fast and far can we go with wireless links?
- Wireless link reliability
- Overview of Mesh networks
6. Wi-Fi Network Performance
- Factors that affect Wi-Fi network performance
- The Wi-F client perspective
- What affects Wi-Fi network capacity?
- The requirements for VoWLAN (Voice over Wi-Fi)
7. WLAN Security, BYOD and Guest Access
- Understanding WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 security
- Understanding Captive Portals (and splash pages)
- What are BYOD and MDM?
- Determining the best solution for BYOD and Guest Access
8. Enhanced 802.11 Functions
- Understanding the more advanced features of 802.11n, 802.11ac and 802.11ax
- What are the requirements for fast and secure roaming?
- What's wrong with most Wi-Fi site surveys today?
- Why too many Wi-Fi networks fail to deliver
- The 7 types of Wi-Fi site survey
- What should a real Wi-Fi site survey involve?
| Fees Structure : | 12500 INR / 150 USD |
| Total No of Class : | 35 Video Class |
| Class Duration : | 35:30 Working Hours |
| Download Feature : | Download Avalable |
| Technical Support : | Call / Whatsapp : +91 8680961847 |
| Working Hours : | Monday to Firday 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Payment Mode : | Credit Card / Debit Card / NetBanking / Wallet (Gpay/Phonepay/Paytm/WhatsApp Pay) |
| Fees Structure : | 22500 INR / 270 USD |
| Class Duration : | 45 Days |
| Class Recording : | Live Class Recording available |
| Class Time : | Monday to Firday 1.5 hours per day / Weekend 3 Hours per day |
| Technical Support : | Call / Whatsapp : +91 8680961847 |
| Working Hours : | Monday to Firday 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Payment Mode : | Credit Card / Debit Card / NetBanking / Wallet (Gpay/Phonepay/Paytm/WhatsApp Pay) |
