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Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS)

Step up your wireless technology game with our Certified Wireless Specialist course – because the average is so last season!

(CWS.AI1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-400-1
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About This Course

Dive headfirst into our Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS-101) course! First, we gear up with a sweet course setup, laying down Radio Frequency (RF) basics. Then, we’ll zip through Wi-Fi hardware – antennas, wave patterns, the works. Next, you’ll get acquainted with the IEEE 802.11 standard and ensure you’re fluent in channels and configurations. 

We’ll turbocharge your skills with wireless LAN security protocols and Wi-Fi performance tips and tricks. You’ll also get hands-on with Access Points (APs) and IoT gateways in this Certified Wireless Specialist training course. 

In no time, wireless clients and implementing WLANs will become second nature. 

Skills You’ll Get

  • Grasp the fundamentals of RF behavior and signal strength. 
  • Learn all about antennas, wave patterns, and hardware specifications. 
  • Get acquainted with IEEE 802.11 standards, channels, and VoIP. 
  • Implement security measures for WLANs, APs, and client devices. 
  • Enhance network performance with advanced 802.11 features and fast roaming. 
  • Configure and position access points and IoT gateways. 
  • Handles common wireless devices and their channels. 
  • Implement WLANs and meet technical requirements. 
  • Use tools and techniques to diagnose and fix wireless network issues.
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1

Introduction

  • Course setup
2

Basics of radio frequency (RF)

  • Module A: Radio wave characteristics
  • Module B: RF Behaviors
  • Module C: RF signal strength
  • Summary
3

Wi-Fi hardware

  • Module A: Antenna basics
  • Module B: Wi-Fi antennas and wave patterns
  • Module C: Antenna specifications and hardware
  • Summary
4

Wi-Fi standards

  • Module A: The IEEE 802.11 standard
  • Module B: Channels and channel configuration
  • Module C: Voice over IP
  • Summary
5

Wireless security

  • Module A: WLAN security basics
  • Module B: Configuring AP security
  • Module C: Client-device security parameters
  • Summary: Wireless security
6

Wi-Fi and WLAN Performance

  • Module A: Enhanced 802.11 features
  • Module B: Fast and secure roaming
  • Summary: Wi-Fi and WLAN performance
7

APs and IoT gateways

  • Module A: AP features and functions
  • Module B: Placing and powering APs and IoT gateways
  • Module C: AP and IoT configuration
  • Summary
8

Wireless clients

  • Module A: Common wireless devices
  • Module B: Client device channels
  • Summary
9

Implementing WLANs

  • Module A: Wi-Fi deployments
  • Module B: Technical requirements
  • Summary

1

Wi-Fi standards

  • Selecting an Operation Mode using the Emulator
  • Configuring an AP Channel
2

Wireless security

  • Using a Wireless AP for MAC Address Filtering
  • Connecting to a Password-Protected Network
  • Changing the Admin Password
  • Securing a Wi-Fi Hotspot
3

APs and IoT gateways

  • Configuring a Wireless AP - Packet Tracer Lab
  • Observing AP Features and Functions
  • Configuring an SSID
  • Configuring SOHO-Grade Access Points
  • Configuring an Autonomous AP
4

Wireless clients

  • Identifying OS Information
  • Discovering Client Devices with Command-Line Tools
  • Diagnosing Networking Issues
  • Configuring a New Wireless Client
  • Removing an Account in Android
  • Resetting the Default Application in Android
5

Implementing WLANs

  • Configuring a Router Manually
  • Changing Passwords for the Router
  • Using Spectrum Analysis Tools for Wi-Fi Networks

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The CWS Certified Wireless Specialist certification is a vendor-neutral credential that validates the knowledge of wireless sales, marketing, entry-level support, and decision-making professionals related to 802.11 wireless networks. It covers everything from the principles of RF to advanced topics of wireless security and troubleshooting in the WLANs.

This Certified Wireless Specialist study guide is ideal for anyone with an interest in wireless hardware and software. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced tech professional, this course is your stepping stone to becoming certified.

No prior knowledge is necessary! This wireless specialist course begins with foundational concepts and progressively advances to more complex subjects.

Earning the CWS-101 certification enhances your credibility as a wireless technology professional, opens up new job opportunities, and expresses your commitment to staying updated in a rapidly changing field.

To maintain your CWS certified wireless professional certification, you need to participate in a recertification program, depending on the requirements set by the CWNP organization.

The CWS certification is the foundational level of the CWNP certification program. It’s designed for individuals who are new to wireless networking and want to build a solid understanding of Wi-Fi concepts.

The CWS exam is a multiple-choice test that covers topics like Wi-Fi fundamentals, WLAN hardware, WLAN software, and basic troubleshooting.

The CWS exam cost is 174.99 USD but it can vary by location.

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