Certified Wireless Analysis Professional - CWAP
Class Overview
This official Certified Wireless Analysis Professional
, or CWAP, training class is designed to provide the candidate with Wireless LAN analysis and troubleshooting tools. This training introduces the student to Physical and MAC Layer Formats and Technologies, Protocol Operation, and Analysis Tools and their Methodologies.
This training will demonstrate the most up-to-date enterprise wireless LAN analysis and troubleshooting concepts. It delves deeply into the functionality of WLANs, intended operation of the 802.11 protocol and Wi-Fi Alliance specifications, WLAN frame formatting and structure, troubleshooting methodology, and protocol analysis.
In addition, it exposes the student to in-depth training in modern spectrum analysis with a focus on advanced RF behavior analysis, data collection methods, interpreting spectrum plots and charts, and understanding advanced features of WLAN spectrum analyzers.
Students who are successful in this class will acquire the necessary skills for analyzing, assessing, and troubleshooting wireless operation in the enterprise, utilizing hardware and software solutions from the industry’s leading manufacturers.
Main Areas Covered by CWAP:
- Exploration of Layers
- Frames, Exchanges, and Transmission Methods
- Analysis, Assessment, and Troubleshooting Concepts
Class Details
Objectives
By the end of this training class, the student should be able to:
- understand WLAN Frame Formatting and Structure
- explain the Concept of RF Behavior Analysis
- define the Advanced Features of WLAN Spectrum Analyzers
- understand Data Collection Method Options
- describe Analysis, Assessment, and Troubleshooting Methodologies
Prerequisite Knowledge Advisory
For best success in this training class, the student should possess:
- a current and valid Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification*
- a thorough understanding of RF technologies
- an understanding of applications of 802.11 networks
CWAP Certification Training Class Outline
Module 1: 802.11 Summary
Module 2: Protocol Analysis
Module 3: Physical Layer
Module 4: 802.11 MAC Frames
Module 5: BSS Association, Transition, and Security Exchanges
Module 6: Medium Access Methods and QoS Frame Exchanges
Module 7: MAC Operations
Module 8: HT, VHT, and HE Operations
Module 9: Spectrum Analysis
Important Note: Even after attending class and successfully sitting the associated exam, CWNP will not issue the CWAP certification, unless the candidate possesses a valid CWNA certification.
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