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TARGET AUDIENCE OF CWNA PW0-104

As part of the CWNP training and certification program, the CWNA certification picks up where other popular networking certification program leaves off-Wireless LANs.

Setting up, Configuring and Maintaining

Bringing together the two fascinating worlds of wired and wireless technology, which could be the main benefits of CWNA training, because wireless networks are the culmination of RF and networking technologies.

No study of wireless LANs would be complete without first making sure the student understands the foundations of both RF and Local area networking fundamentals (Networking+, A+, MCTS, or CCNA.

So who should be interested in CWNA?

1. New to wireless

If you’ve been working on networks – LANs, MANs, WANs, etc-but not yet taken a course on wireless, then this certification exam is great introduction into wireless LAN technology. Though wireless is an extension of the wired network in the access layer of the network, wireless LAN is a field of study on it own, do not burn your fingers assuming they are same.

2. Wireless Experts

Even if you’re experienced in wireless networking already, there are a substantial amount of topics covered towards the award of CWNA certification.  such that you will marvel from the first day about how much you don’t know. If you’ve been working with wireless LANs for years, be careful you don’t assume that you know all there is to know about them. It is external confirmation that you have the ability to get the job done right. It is a validation and recognition of what you have by a credible third party and leader in the wireless world.

3. RF Experienced

Having worked with RF for years elsewhere and moved into the networking industry your knowledge and experience is right on the track with the evolution of wireless LAN technology, but you have probably never measured your knowledge of these two technologies by taking the course leading to the ultimate award of recognition as CWNA.

I mean within the field of study like Electrical Electronic Engineering, RF Metrology, Physics and Electronics, Satellite Communications, and others that typically provides a solid background in RF fundamentals. Many people have crossed over from careers in radio frequency (RF) to careers Information Technology) IT, but never reamed where the two some field of study might meet. Wireless LAN technology is the meeting point.

4. New to networking

Finally, if you are stepping into the networking world for the first time, please make sure you have a basic understanding of networking concepts. ideally however  and then jump right in, for this we are going to offer an introduction into essentials of networking as part of the course.

Wireless LAN industry is growing at a phenomenal rate such that it seems to be evolving in a similar fashion to the networking industry as a whole starting with early adopters using whatever technology available. The market has moved into a rapid growth stage, for which popular standards are providing the catalyst. 

5. The CWNA PW0-104 certification is also appropriate for:

Systems and Network Administrators
Systems and Network Engineers
Systems and Network Analysts
Technical Support and Implementation Engineers
Technical Consultants
Network Architects

CWNA is simply for anyone who needs to have the skills to successfully survey, install, and administer enterprise Wi-Fi networks.

FOCUS AND BENEFITS OF CWNA

CWNA is the foundation of the CWNP program covering a broad range of wireless networking topics, CWNA brings IT professionals who are new to wireless networking up to speed quickly. For those individuals already familiar with wireless LANs, earning the CWNA certification fills in the gaps in their knowledge. Students will learn how to administer, install, configure, and troubleshoot wireless network systems.

WHY BECOME A CWNA?

CWNP's certification program, not unlike those of Cisco, Novell and Microsoft etc, is one that gives networking professionals a standardized set of measurable wireless LAN skills and employers a standard level of wireless LAN expertise to require of their employees.

Passing the CWNA exams proves you’ve achieved a certain of knowledge about wireless networking where Cisco and Microsoft certifications will prove a given level of proficiency about their products, the CWNA exam is proof of achievement about wireless technology that can be applied to any vendor’s products.

The wireless LANs industry is still growing and expanding. Learning wireless networking sets you apart from your peers and your competition.

For some positions, certification is a requirement for employment, advancement, or increase in salary; the CWNP program is positioned to be that certification for wireless networking. Advancements in wireless technology will follow the same steps as other certifications –an increase in responsibilities within your organization, followed other benefits. It is recognized proof of professional achievement.

For more coverage and information related to this topic, 

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Certified Wireless Network Administrator CWNA Test Essentials

Certified Wireless Network Administrator CWNA Target Audience

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