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Cwna 107 Objectives 2017 PDF
Cwna 107 Objectives 2017 PDF
Cwna 107 Objectives 2017 PDF
CWNA-107 Objectives
Introduction
When you pass the CWNA exam, you earn credit towards the CWSP, CWDP, CWAP, and CWNE
certifications and you earn the CWNA certification.
This exam measures the candidate’s ability to understand the fundamentals of RF behavior and to
describe the features and functions of WLAN components as they apply to WLAN administration. Also
tested are the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot WLAN hardware peripherals and
protocols in small business and enterprise deployments.
The skills and knowledge measured by this examination are derived from a Job Task Analysis (JTA)
involving wireless networking experts (CWNEs) and professionals. The results of this JTA were used in
weighing the subject areas and ensuring that the weighting is representative of the relative importance
of the content.
The following chart provides the breakdown of the exam as to the distribution of questions within each
knowledge domain.
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1.4 Explain and apply the functionality of RF antennas and antenna systems and the mounting options
and antenna accessories available
2.1.1 IEEE
2.1.2 Wi-Fi Alliance
2.1.3 IETF
2.1.4 Regulatory domains and agencies
2.2 Explain the IEEE standard creation process including working groups, naming conventions, drafts
and ratification
2.3 Explain and apply the various Physical Layer (PHY) solutions of the IEEE 802.11-2016 standard as
amended including supported channel widths, spatial streams, data rates and supported modulation
types
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2.3.5 HT – 802.11n
2.3.6 DMG – 802.11ad
2.3.7 VHT – 802.11ac
2.3.8 TVHT – 802.11af
2.3.9 S1G – 802.11ah
2.5 Describe the OSI model layers affected by the 802.11-2016 standard and amendments
2.7 Identify and comply with regulatory domain requirements and explain how to determine constraints
within a regulatory domain
2.8 Explain basic use case scenarios for 802.11 wireless networks
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3.2 Identify and explain the basic frame types defined in the 802.11-2016 standard
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3.5.1 DCF
3.5.2 EDCA
3.5.3 RTS/CTS
3.5.4 CTS-to-Self
3.5.5 NAV
3.5.6 Physical carrier sense and virtual carrier sense
3.5.7 Channel width operations
3.5.8 HT Operation Modes
3.5.9 VHT Operating Mode field
3.5.10 HT and VHT protection mechanisms
3.5.11 Power save modes
3.6 Describe features of, select and install WLAN infrastructure devices
3.7 Identify the features, purpose, and use of the following WLAN client devices and adapters
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4.3 Define and describe controller-based, distributed, cloud-based, and controller-less WLAN
architectures
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4.4 Define and describe a multiple channel architecture (MCA) network model and contrast it with a
single channel architecture (SCA) model
4.5.1 Data
4.5.2 Voice
4.5.3 Video
4.5.4 Real-Time Location Services (RTLS)
4.5.5 Mobile devices (tablets and smartphones)
4.5.6 High density
4.5.7 AirTime Fairness
4.5.8 Band steering
4.5.9 HotSpot 2.0/Passpoint certification
4.5.10 Radio Resource Management (RRM) and Adaptive Radio Management (ARM)
4.5.11 BYOD
4.5.12 Guest access
4.5.13 Mobile device management (MDM)
4.5.14 Network Access Control (NAC)
4.6 Determine and document required network services supporting the WLAN
4.6.1 DHCP
4.6.2 DNS
4.6.3 NTP
4.6.4 VLANs
4.6.5 RADIUS
4.6.6 Access Control Lists
4.6.7 Wired network capacity requirements
4.6.8 Cable lengths
4.6.9 Cable types
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5.1.1 WEP
5.1.2 Shared Key authentication
5.1.3 SSID hiding
5.1.4 MAC filtering
5.1.5 Improper use of WPA (TKIP/RC4)
5.1.6 Open System authentication alone, with the exception of intentional public networks
5.1.7 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
5.2 Identify and configure effective security mechanisms for enterprise WLANs
5.3 Describe and select common security enhancements and tools used in WLANs
5.4.1 HTTPS
5.4.2 SNMPv3
5.4.3 SSH2
5.4.4 VPN
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RF Validation – 10%
6.1 Explain the importance of and the process of a post-implementation validation survey
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7.3 Identify and explain how to solve the following WLAN implementation challenges using features
available in enterprise class WLAN equipment and troubleshooting tools
7.4 Troubleshoot common connectivity problems in WLANs (both WLAN connectivity and network
connectivity for wireless clients)
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