Certified Wireless Technology Specialist

It is time to get certified!
This month we are focusing on CWNP's CWTS certification. The CWTS certification validates the knowledge of enterprise WLAN sales and support professionals who must be familiar and confident with the terminology and basic functionality of enterprise 802.11 wireless networks.

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CWTS (PW0-071) Exam Summary

• Exam Number: PW0-071
• Cost: $150.00 U.S. - Exam Voucher
• Availability: Register at Pearson VUE
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Questions: 60
• Question Types: Multiple choice / multiple answer
• Passing Score: 70%
• Available Languages: English

The main subject areas covered by CWTS:

Wi-Fi Technology, Standards, and Certifications

• Wireless Governing Bodies
• 802.11 Standard and data rate increasing Amendments

Hardware and Software

• Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi access points
• Mobility Controllers for next-gen networks

Radio Frequency (RF) Fundamentals

• RF Behaviors
• RF Optimization best practices
• Predictive RF planning with Visual RF Plan
• 802.11 Basics and RF Fundamentals
• RF Concepts - The Basics
• RF characteristics and radio fundamentals

Site Surveying and Installation

• Indoor 802.11n Site Survey and Planning
• How do I perform a site survey using software?

Applications, Support, and Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity Issues
• Troubleshooting Client Ping Loss & Latency Related Issues
• 802.11 / RF Troubleshooting Best Practices
• Beginners Guide to CLI Troubleshooting - Jan 2014

Security & Compliance

• WLAN Security Fundamentals
• Securing Wireless Communications
• Secure authentication with a pre-shared key
• Wireless Security - Myths and Realities
• Securing Guest Wireless Networks?
• Physical Security of the Wireless Installation