Certified wireless network administrator

The Certified Wireless Network Administrator is a foundation level certification from the Certified Wireless Network Professionals that measures the ability to administer any wireless LAN. A wide range of topics focusing on the 802.11 wireless LAN technology is covered in the coursework and exam, which is vendor neutral.

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Certification track

The Certified Wireless Network Professionals is a vendor-neutral wireless LAN certification program with the following levels of certification:
Wi-Fi Certification Track

Entry-Level Certifications
Administrator Level Certifications
Professional Level Certifications
Expert Level Certifications

IoT Certification Track

Administrator Level Certifications
Professional Level Certifications
Expert Level Certifications

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 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.

CWNA requirements

The main subject areas covered by the CWNA are as follows:

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

The CWNA certification is valid for three years. The certification may be renewed by retaking the CWNA exam or by passing one of the 3 professional level certification exams.