Certified wireless network administrator
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The Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) is a foundation level certification from the Certified Wireless Network Professionals (CWNP) that measures the ability to administer any wireless LAN.[1] A wide range of topics focusing on the 802.11 wireless LAN technology is covered in the coursework and exam, which is vendor neutral.[2]
Certification track
[edit]The Certified Wireless Network Professionals (CWNP) is a vendor-neutral wireless LAN certification program with the following levels of certification:[3]
Wi-Fi Certification Track
- Entry-Level Certifications
- CWSS® - Certified Wireless Sales Specialist
- CWTS® - Certified Wireless Technology Specialist
- Administrator Level Certifications
- CWNA® - Certified Wireless Network Administrator
- Professional Level Certifications
- CWSP® - Certified Wireless Security Professional
- CWAP® - Certified Wireless Analysis Professional
- CWDP® - Certified Wireless Design Professional
- Expert Level Certifications
- CWNE® - Certified Wireless Network Expert
- CWNT® - Certified Wireless Network Instructor
IoT Certification Track
- Administrator Level Certifications
- CPNAE® - Certified Python Network Administrator and Engineer
- CWISA® - Certified Wireless IoT Solutions Administrator
- Professional Level Certifications
- CWIIP® - Certified Wireless IoT Integration Professional
- CWIDP® - Certified Wireless IoT Design Professional.
- CWICP® - Certified Wireless IoT Connectivity Professional
- Expert Level Certifications
- CWISE® - Certified Wireless IoT Solutions Expert
A candidate can only achieve the expert level CWNE certification after earning the CWNA, CWSP, CWAP and CWDP certifications. A candidate no longer has to pass an exam for the expert level Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE) certification. In addition to passing the CWNA, CWSP, CWAP and CWDP a candidate must also provide: 3 professional endorsements, 3 years of documented enterprise Wi-Fi experience, 2 other current valid networking certifications and documentation of 3 enterprise Wi-Fi projects the candidate has participated in or led.[4][5][6][7][8]
CWNA requirements
[edit]The main subject areas covered by the CWNA are as follows:[1]
- Radio Technologies
- Antenna Concepts
- Wireless LAN hardware and software
- Network Design Installation and Management
- Wireless Standards and Organization
- 802.11 Network Architecture
- Wireless LAN Security
- Troubleshooting
- How to perform site surveys
These subjects are covered at an introductory level in the CWNA coursework and examination. The other certifications specialize in one or more of these subjects.
Recertification
[edit]The CWNA certification is valid for three years.[9] The certification may be renewed by retaking the CWNA exam or by passing one of the 3 professional level certification exams (CWSP, CWAP or CWDP).[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Preparation Guide for Exam PW0-100 - Wireless LAN Administration". CWNP. Archived from the original on 2008-05-16. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ "CWNA Wireless LAN Administration Certification". sybex.com. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
- ^ "CEmpower Your IT Career with Wi-Fi and IoT Certifications". Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "CWNA® - Certified Wireless Network Administrator ((Wi-Fi Administration)". Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "CWSP® - Certified Wireless Security Professional (Wi-Fi Security)". Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "CCWAP® - Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (Wi-Fi Analysis)". Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "CWDP® - Certified Wireless Design Professional (Wi-Fi Design)". Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "CWNE® - Certified Wireless Network Expert (Wi-Fi Expert)". Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "How to Recertify". CWNP. Archived from the original on 2008-05-16. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ "Recertification".
External links
[edit]Sybex Publishing Study Guide: https://www.wiley.com/go/cwnasg