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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!
- Practice in 20 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 9 Interactive Lessons and 30 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 450 Practice Test Questions and 3 Full Length Tests
Expert Self-paced · 1 year access
20 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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.
- 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.
Target Career Roles
- Network Security Engineer
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Wireless Network Engineer
- Wireless Security Engineer
- Wireless Security Consultant
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
9 Interactive Lessons · 30 topics01 Introduction 1 topics +
- Course setup
02 Basics of radio frequency (RF) 4 topics +
- Module A: Radio wave characteristics
- Module B: RF Behaviors
- Module C: RF signal strength
- Summary
03 Wi-Fi hardware 4 topics +
- Module A: Antenna basics
- Module B: Wi-Fi antennas and wave patterns
- Module C: Antenna specifications and hardware
- Summary
04 Wi-Fi standards 4 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Module A: The IEEE 802.11 standard
- Module B: Channels and channel configuration
- Module C: Voice over IP
- Summary
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Wireless security 4 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Module A: WLAN security basics
- Module B: Configuring AP security
- Module C: Client-device security parameters
- Summary: Wireless security
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Wi-Fi and WLAN Performance 3 topics +
- Module A: Enhanced 802.11 features
- Module B: Fast and secure roaming
- Summary: Wi-Fi and WLAN performance
07 APs and IoT gateways 4 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Module A: AP features and functions
- Module B: Placing and powering APs and IoT gateways
- Module C: AP and IoT configuration
- Summary
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Wireless clients 3 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Module A: Common wireless devices
- Module B: Client device channels
- Summary
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Implementing WLANs 3 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Module A: Wi-Fi deployments
- Module B: Technical requirements
- Summary
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
Hands-On Labs Our edge
20 LiveLabs- Selecting an Operation Mode using the Emulator
- Configuring an AP Channel
- Using a Wireless AP for MAC Address Filtering
- Connecting to a Password-Protected Network
- Changing the Admin Password
- Securing a Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Configuring a Wireless AP - Packet Tracer Lab
- Observing AP Features and Functions
- Configuring an SSID
- Configuring SOHO-Grade Access Points
- Configuring an Autonomous AP
- 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
- Configuring a Router Manually
- Changing Passwords for the Router
- Using Spectrum Analysis Tools for Wi-Fi Networks
03 / Exam details
Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS) Details
The Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS) course is designed to equip individuals with the foundational knowledge and skills required to excel in the dynamic field of wireless technology. Whether you are new to the industry or looking to enhance your expertise, this course will empower you to succeed in the world of wireless networking. The Certified Wireless Specialist course covers a wide range of topics essential for success in the field of wireless technology, including: Introduction to Wireless Technology, Wireless Network Design, RF Fundamentals, Security in Wireless Networks, WLAN Infrastructure and Troubleshooting Wireless Networks.
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