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Avoid 1-2 Years of Trial & Error and Learn Wireless Networking As You Prepare for and Pass the CWNA PW0-104 Exam!

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Exam Coverage This course covers exam objectives required for you to pass:
- PW0-104 - Wireless LAN Administration Exam

Course Outline

CWNA Training - Course Outline

Lesson 1 - Introduction

Get a first look at what you will be learning in this course and meet your instructor.

Objectives
About Your Instructor and Train Signal
What?s Covered in this Course

Lesson 2 - Introduction to WLAN Standards

In this video you will learn about the several different wireless LAN Standards and other related standards.

Standard Organizations
Wi-Fi Alliance
IEEE 802.11 Working Groups
802.11 Amendments
802.11a Amendment
802.11b Amendment
802.11g Amendment
802.11h Amendment
802.11e and 802.11i Amendments
802.11j, 802.11d, and 802.11c Amendments
802.11r and 802.11n Amendments
802.11s and 802.11k Amendments
802.11p and 802.11t Amendments
802.11u, 802.11v, and 802.11w Amendments
Related Standards: 802.1X and EAP
Related Standards: 802.3 - 2005, Clause 33
Related Standards: RADIUS

Lesson 3 - RF Fundamentals

In this video you will learn to understand the fundamentals of Radio Frequency behavior as it relates to wireless networking. This is one of the most important videos in the course so you may want to watch this video twice!

Sine Waves
Current Flow
Photons
Wavelength
Frequency
Wavelength and Frequency
Wavelength Calculation
Amplitude (Power Level)
Phase
RF Loss
RF Loss: Reflection
RF Loss: Refraction
RF Loss: Diffraction
RF Loss: Scattering
RF Loss: Absorption
Interference (Corruption)
Basic Types of Modulation
DSSS and HR/DSSS MCS
OFDM MCS
Spectral Mask: DSSS and HR/DSSS
Spectral Mask: OFDM
2.4 GHz ISM Band and Channels
UNII Bands and Channels
DSSS Coding
OFDM FEC Coding

Lesson 4 - RF Math

Learn how to set a basic wireless router and a single client, talking to an access point. Also, learn to put WEP encryption between the wireless client and the access point, to provide basic internet security.

Inverse Square Law
Free Space Path Loss (FSPL)
Units of Measure
Rule of 10s and 3s
RF Numbers: Infinitely Large to Infinitesimally Small
Conversion Chart: dBm/mW
Gains and Losses
2X Amplification (Rule of 3s)
2X Attenuation (Rule of 3s)
10X Amplification (Rule of 10s)
10X Attenuation (Rule of 10s)
RF Math: Problem
Receiver Sensitivity
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP)
Will the Link Work?

Lesson 5 - Antennas

In this video you will embark on a comprehensive journey, learning everything you will need to know about antennas.

Isotropic Radiator
Visualizing Beam Patterns
Polarization of an Antenna
Understanding Polarization
Passive Gain
Low Gain Omni Antennas
High Gain Omni Antennas
Omni Antenna Examples
Semi-Directional Antennas: Patch/Panel
Patch Antennas
Patch/Panel Antenna Examples
Sector Panel Antennas
Sectorized Antenna Systems
Yagi Antennas
Highly-Directional Antennas: Parabolic Dish or Grid
Dish/Grid Antennas
Antenna Mounting Accessories
Antenna Mounting Examples
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Antenna Characteristics
Simple Diversity Systems
Diversity Transit Systems
Line-of-Sight (LoS)
Fresnel Zone
Calculating 1FZ Size & Minimum Clearance
Free Space Path Loss (FSPL)
Earth Bulge
Calculating Antenna Height for Links > 7 Miles
Antenna Downtilt
Antenna Safety
Antenna Accessories: RF Cables
FCC Part 15.204 Amendment
Antenna Accessories: Pigtail Cables
Common RF Connectors
Lightning Arrestors
Lightning Protection

Lesson 6 - RF Regulatory Domains

What are the differences between the various virtualization products that are available? In this video we will compare and contrast virtualization software and go over the pluses and minuses of each.

International RF Spectrum Management Hierarchy
Regional Spectrum Management Groups – CITEL, CEPT, RCC, ATU, & APT
Examples of Local RF Regulatory Bodies
2.4 GHz ISM Band
5 GHz Unlicensed Bands
FCC 2.4 GHz PtMP Rules
Americas/EMEA 5 GHz Band Rules
FCC 5 GHz PtMP Rules: UNII-1, 2, & 3
FCC 2.4 GHz PtP Rules
FCC 5 GHz PtP Rules: UNII-3

Lesson 7 - Wireless LAN Operation

In this video you will get a comprehensive view of the operation Wireless LAN hardware and software.

WLAN Radios
Client Utilities
Enterprise-Class Client Utilities
Access Points
Access Points as MAC Bridges
Frame Forwarding Between Physical Interfaces
Ad Hoc Mode
Infrastructure Mode
Wireless Network Management Systems (WNMS)
WLAN Controllers
WLAN Controller: Core
WLAN Controller: Distribution
WLAN Controller: Access
WLAN Profiles
Remote Office WLAN Controllers
Wireless Workgroup Bridges
Workgroup Bridges
Wireless Bridges
Bridging Repeaters
Access Point: Root Mode
Access Point: Repeater Mode Wireless Distribution System
Point-to-Point (PtP) Connections
Point-to-Point Bridging
Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) Connections
Point-to-Multipoint Bridging
Line-of-Sight (LoS)
Wireless Residential Gateways
Wireless VPN Routers
Enterprise Encryption Gateways (EEGs)
Using EEGs
WLAN Arrays
Location Tracking
Evolution of WLAN Architecture
Evolution of WLAN Architecture: Multi-Channel Architecture (MCA)
Evolution of WLAN Architecture: Single Channel Architecture (SCA)
Wireless Mesh Networks

Lesson 8 - Power over Ethernet (PoE)

In this video you will learn what Power over Ethernet is, how it works, and its applications in the wireless network.

A Tale of Two Standards
PoE Overview
Powered Device (PD)
Power Sourcing Equipment
802.3af PD Classification Signature
802.3af PSE Power Classes & PD Power Consumption
Where is the Power?
802.3af Power Interface
PSE Endpoint Alternative A
PSE Endpoint Alternative B
PSE Midspan
802.3af PD Pinout
High Density PoE Requires Planning
High Density PoE Requires High-Power Feeds and Much Cooling
Use of Management Protocols
Where PoE is Used in WLANs
Non-WLAN Uses of PoE
PoE Diagnostics

Lesson 9 - 802.11 Service Sets

In this video you will learn about the three types of service sets within the 802.11 Service Set. Plus, you will learn about 802.11 association, authentication, and network infrastructure.

802.11 Service Sets
Independent Basic Service Sete (IBSS)
IBSS Process
Basic Service Set (BBS)
BSS Selection
Extended Service Set
The Network Infrastructure
Integration Service
Distribution System
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
802.11 State Machine
Joining a Service Set - State 1 (Discovery)
Joining a Service Set - State 1 (Open System Auth)
Joining a Service Set - State 1 (Shared Key Auth)
Joining a Service Set - State 2 (All Frames)
Disassociation
Deauthentication
Roaming (BSS Transition)
Load Balancing

Lesson 10 - Basic WLAN Analysis

In this video you will learn how to perform protocol analysis on your wireless network. Plus, you will take a detailed look at the 802.11 Frame Types, Protection Mechanisms, Power Saving Operations, and Transmission Rates.

WLAN Protocol Analyzers
Handheld Protocol Analyzers
802.11 Frame Format
Data Frames
Null Frames
Control Frames
Hidden Node - Obstructions
Hidden Node - Signal Strength
Hidden Node - Signaling Methods
Using RTS/CTS
RTS/CTS Exchange
Protection Mechanisms
Power Management Modes
TIM and DTIM
ATIM & ATIM Window
Legacy Power Save and U-APSD
Management Frames
Beacons
Probe Requests/Responses
Open Authentication
Shared Key Authentication
Association Request/Response
Disassociation
Deauthentication
Acknowledgement (Ack) Frames
Basic and Supported Rates
Transmission Rates

Lesson 11 - 802.11 Medium Access

In this video you will learn about Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Detection and Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance and other methods and functions that you can use to avoide collisions and provide true Quality of Service.

CSMA/CD
CSMA/CA
Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)
Virtual Carrier Sense
Physical Carrier Sense
Inter-Frame Spacing
Random Backoff Algorithm
Point Coordination Function (PCF)
802.11e MAC Architecture
HCF Controlled Channel Access (HCCA)
Enhanced Distributed Channel Access (EDCA)
WMM Access Categories (AC)
WMM Transmission Queues
WMM Power Save (WMM-PS)

Lesson 12 - 802.11n Amendment

802.11n completely revamps how we look at wireless networking. 802.11n is the wave of the future and if you plan on becoming a Wireless Network Administrator then you will have to be an expert on 802.11n. This video will help you take that next step to becoming an 802.11n expert and prepare your for the future of wireless networking!

Why 802.11n?
PHY Comparison
Reliable Connectivity
Challenging RF Environments
Bandwidth Intensive Environments
Voice and Video Readiness
Mixed Client Environments
802.11n Enhancements
SISo vs. MIMO
MIMO
SISO and Multipath
MIMO Radio Card
MIMO “Uses” Multipath
MIMO: Tx Beam Forming
MIMO: Maximal Ratio Combining
MIMO: Spatial Multiplexing
PHY Enhancements: Effect of Throughput Example
MIMO: Space-Time Block Coding (STBC)
SM + STBC Data Flow
20 MHz Channel Mask
40 MHz Channel Mask
20 MHz vs. 40 MHz Channels
2.4 GHz Channel Selection
Channel Bonding (2.4 & 5 GHz)
Channel Bonding in 5 GHz
OFDM Subcarries
Non-HT Duplicate Mode
Guard Interval Reduction
Antenna Selection (ASEL)
802.11n MCS (Data) Rates
802.11n Enhancements
802.11 Protocol Stack
802.11 Encapsulation
Frame Aggregation
Frame Aggregation: A-MSDU
Frame Aggregation: A-MPDU
Frame Aggregation Efficiency
Block Acknowledgements
Reducing MAC Overhead
Power Save: SMPS & PSMP
SMPS: Static
SMPS: Dynamic
Unscheduled PSMP (U-PSMP)
Scheduled PSMP (S-PSMP)
802.11n Coexistence
PPDU Frame Formats
802.11n HT Protection Modes
20/40 MHz BSS Mode
PCO BSS Mode
Dual CTS Protection
L-SIG TXOP Protection
40 MHz Intolerant
Wi-Fi Certification for Draft 2.0
802.11n Considerations
Backhaul Speeds
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Cable Plant Certification
802.11n Deployment Strategy
802.11n Migration Strategy
Client Population
Site Survey Methodology
Data Forwarding Scalability
802.11n Tools: Analyzer
802.11n Tools: Calculator
802.11n Tools: Simulator
802.11n Tools: Efficiency
Analyzer: AP Detail
Channel Occupancy Effects

Lesson 13 - Site Surveying

A site survey can be the most important component of a wireless network’s design. In this video you will learn how to determine how much equipment is going to be needed and where that equipment should be located in order to allow the wireless network to function as required.

What is an RF Site Survey?
The Survey Process
Understanding the Customer?s Requirements
Access and Documents
Spectrum Analyzers
Portable, Traditional Spectrum Analyzers
Spectrum Analysis
Identifying Legacy and Non Wi-Fi 802.11 Transmissions
Two Types of RF Site Surveys
Manual RF Site Surveys
Manual RF Site Survey Applications
Manual Site Survey Kit
Predictive RF Site Surveys
Predictive RF Modeling Tools
General Survey Principles
Channel Reuse
MCA vs. SCA
Coverage vs. Capacity
VoWLAN Surveying
Surveying for SCA Systems
Portability vs. Mobility
Recommended Rx Thresholds
Site Survey Report: The Deliverable
RF Site Survey Forms

Lesson 14 - Basic WLAN Security

In this video you will learn how to lockdown your Wireless Network so that your private data being sent over your wireless network remains private.

The Importance of WLAN Security
WLAN Secuirty is...
Wi-Fi Worries at Home
Is Your WLAN Secure?
Network Security Components
General Security Policy
Functional Security Policy
Security Policy Compliance
WLAN Discovery
SSID Hiding
Legacy WLAN Security
Wi-Fi Protected Access
WPA Terminology
WPA-2 Personal
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Generic 802.1x Process
Role Based Access Control
WIDS/WIPS
Protocol Analyzers
Baseline Practices: SOHO
Baseline Practices: SMB
Baseline Practices: Enterprise

CWNA Training - Bonus Lessons

Lesson 1.1 - Configuring Basic WLAN Security

Lesson 1.2 - Setting Up a Wireless LAN Controller

Lesson 2.1 - Network Topologies

In this Video you will learn about the various ways to setup your physical network, do an indepth overview of Wide Area Network technologies, and learn how to logically change your physical network using Virtual Private Networks and Virtual Local Area Networks.

Lesson 2.2 - OSI Model

The information in this Video will help you truly understand what is going on in a network and what's going on at each layer. Plus, discover exactly how networks are utilized at the most basic level by sending data from one point and receiving it at another point.

Lesson 2.3 - TCP/IP

In this Video we will examine the intricacies of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP), also known as TCP/IP. Plus, you will discover the architecture of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite and how this relates to networking.

Lesson 2.4 - Network Devices

This Video will show you several of the various network devices that you will encounter in today's networks and will also teach you how to use these devices.

Lesson 2.5 - Network Security

In this Video you will learn about several different tools you can use and practices you can follow that will allow you to properly secure your network. Plus, I will teach you how to recognize common security threats and what can be done to protect your network against these threats.

Certified Instruction

Ed Liberman (MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCDST, MCT, MCTS, MCITP, A+, Network+, Server+, CWNA, CWTS, CWNT)

Ed Liberman has worked in technology for over 20 years. He has been certified and instructing IT since 1998. He has helped thousands of people to get started or advance their careers in the IT industry.

When he is not in the classroom, he is out helping corporations with their network infrastructure as an independent consultant. Ed will get you ready to pass your exams while you develop the skills needed to succeed in the "real world".

His teaching style encourages you to have fun while you learn. Ed also volunteers his time in his local community as a math tutor for struggling grade school children.

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FAQ

CWNA Training - FAQ

Am I Qualified To Take This CWNA - Certified Wireless Network Administrator Training Course?: YES! The CWNA certification is a foundation level wireless LAN certification. This course is an excellent training tool for beginners with a basic understanding of networking and wireless networking veterans alike.
Do I need any special equipment to complete this training course?: NO All you need is a computer with Internet Explorer and a media player; however, working hands-on with wireless networking hardware may enhance your training experience.
Is this course part of a certification track?: YES! This is the only CWNA Video Training Course authorized by the Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) organization; the creators of the PW0-104 certification exam. With that in mind, this course will help prepare you for the PW0-104 Wireless LAN Administration exam.

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