Free Practice Questions for CWNA

CWNA-109 is the current Certified Wireless Network Administrator exam from CWNP. It covers RF technologies, WLAN regulations and IEEE 802.11-2020 PHYs through Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 protocols and devices, WLAN architecture and design, WLAN security, and RF validation and remediation. The exam has 60 multiple-choice or multiple-answer questions, a 90-minute limit, and a 70% passing score. CWNA-109 can be taken until December 31, 2026.

CWNA is considered an intermediate-difficulty exam. The RF math section (EIRP calculations, Rule of 10s and 3s) challenges many candidates, and the breadth of 802.11 standards requires thorough study. With 60-100 hours of preparation over 6-10 weeks, including hands-on experience with wireless equipment, most candidates are well-prepared.

CWNA is used by WLAN administrators, wireless engineers, and infrastructure specialists who deploy, manage, and troubleshoot vendor-neutral 802.11 networks. CWNP does not publish official salary figures. Many employers treat CWNA as evidence of RF and 802.11 fundamentals that transfer across Cisco, Aruba, Extreme, and other WLAN platforms.

CWNP publishes CWNA as the foundational vendor-neutral WLAN certification in its program. Passing CWNA-109 earns the CWNA credential and credit toward CWSP, CWDP, CWAP, and CWNE. The certification is valid for three years. Recertify by passing CWSP, CWDP, or CWAP before expiry, or by retaking the current CWNA exam.

CWNA is vendor-neutral, covering wireless fundamentals applicable to any platform. Vendor-specific certs like Cisco's CCNP Enterprise Wireless or Aruba's ACCP focus on specific product configuration. CWNA provides the foundational RF and protocol knowledge, while vendor certs add product-specific implementation skills. Many professionals hold both CWNA and a vendor certification.