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CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA-109)
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CWNA CWNP Wireless Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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RF Fundamentals and MathYou are here
Master RF behavior, propagation, the Rule of 10s and 3s, EIRP calculations, and regulatory requirements.
802.11 Standards Deep Dive
Study IEEE 802.11-2020 PHYs through Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, including OFDMA, MCS, channel widths, and MAC/PHY framing.
WLAN Design and Site Surveys
Learn AP placement, antenna theory, cell sizing, site survey methodology, and high-density design.
Security and Troubleshooting
Cover WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS, interference analysis, roaming, and troubleshooting tools.
Practice Exams and Review
Take full-length practice exams, review weak areas, and focus on RF math calculations.
Can You Take the CWNA Exam?
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- •No prerequisite certifications required
- •CWNA is the foundational CWNP certification
- •Must pass the CWNA-109 exam at a Prometric test center or via CWNP Remote Proctored Exams
- •Recertification required every 3 years
CWNA Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-10 weeks typical
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
CWNP publishes a 10-day waiting period before retaking CWNA (CWSS and CWTS use a 24-hour wait); Saturdays and Sundays are counted inside the 10 days. A new $274.99 voucher is required for each attempt.
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What You'll Study
14 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
2 sections
RF Fundamentals
3 sections
RF Measurement and Antenna Systems
3 sections
Industry Bodies and Legacy PHY
3 sections
Modern 802.11 PHY and Channel Concepts
3 sections
Spectrum Rules and WLAN Use Cases
2 sections
802.11 Service Sets and Framing
3 sections
Frame Types, Discovery, and Association
2 sections
Channel Access, MAC Operations, and Devices
3 sections
PoE, Architectures, and Proprietary Features
3 sections
WLAN Design and Supporting Services
3 sections
WLAN Security
4 sections
RF Validation Surveys and Tools
3 sections
Interference, Troubleshooting, and Common Faults
3 sections
CWNA Exam Details
CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA-109)
Administered by CWNP
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official CWNP content outline
RF behavior, math (dB/dBm, Rule of 10s and 3s), SNR, RSSI, EIRP, antennas, and MIMO
IEEE, Wi-Fi Alliance, IETF, 802.11-2020 PHYs through Wi-Fi 6E, MCS, DFS, and TPC
Service sets, MAC/PHY framing, frame types, CSMA/CA, EDCA, roaming, and WLAN devices
PoE, forwarding architectures, coverage vs capacity design, and supporting network services
Deprecated methods, WPA2/WPA3, SAE, OWE, PMF, 802.1X/EAP, and WIPS
Validation surveys, interference (CCC vs ACI), application testing, and troubleshooting tools
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What's Next After the CWNA?
After passing the CWNA, you can pursue these career paths
CWSP
CWNP's professional-level wireless security credential. Passing CWSP before CWNA expires also renews CWNA for three years.
CWDP
CWNP's professional-level wireless design credential covering predictive design, validation, and capacity planning.
CWAP
CWNP's professional-level wireless analysis credential covering protocol and spectrum analysis of 802.11 networks.
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