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Exam Information
Official specifications published by CWNP
Exam Format
90 min
60
70%
Foundation
Registration
$274.99 USD
Prometric
English
Validity
3 years
Pass one of the professional level certifications (CWSP, CWDP, CWAP) before CWNA expires; Retake the current version of the CWNA exam
CWNA-109 Exam Topics and Domains
CWNA-109 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax 2.4/5 GHz, and more.
1
Radio Frequency (RF) Technologies
15%
Define and explain the basic characteristics and behavior of RF
Wavelength, frequency, amplitude, phase, sine wavesRF propagation and coverageReflection, refraction, diffraction, and scatteringMultipath and RF interferenceGain and lossAmplification, Attenuation, Absorption, VSWR, Return Loss, FSPL
- Understand fundamental RF behaviors and characteristics
- Apply RF propagation concepts to real-world scenarios
- Calculate RF parameters and measurements
Apply the basic concepts of RF mathematics and measurement
Watt, milliWatt, Decibel, dBm and dBiNoise floor, SNR, RSSIdBm to mW conversion and EIRP
Identify RF signal characteristics as they relate to antennas
Line of sight, Fresnel zone, and BeamwidthsAntenna characteristics and MIMO
Explain and apply the functionality of RF antennas and systems
Antenna typesAntenna installation and protection
2
WLAN Regulations and Standards
20%
Explain the roles of WLAN and networking industry organizationsIndustry organizations
Spread spectrum technologies and MCSModulation and coding
802.11 WLAN functional conceptsChannel and performance concepts
OSI and TCP/IP model layers802.11 in the OSI model
Regulatory domain requirementsRegulatory compliance
Basic use case scenariosWLAN deployment types
Physical Layer (PHY) solutions
Legacy 802.11 PHYsModern 802.11 PHYs
3
WLAN Protocols and Devices
20%
802.11 wireless service set componentsService set fundamentals
802.11 MAC and PHY terminologyFrame aggregation and units
MAC frame formatFrame structure and addressing
802.11 frame typesManagement, Control, and Data frames
WLAN connection processScanning and connection
Channel access methodsDCF and EDCA
MAC operationsRoaming and power save
WLAN devicesHardware components
4
WLAN Network Architecture and Design Concepts
15%
Power over Ethernet (PoE)PoE implementation
WLAN architecturesArchitecture types
Design considerationsApplication-specific design
Proprietary featuresVendor-specific features
Network servicesSupporting services
5
WLAN Network Security
10%
Weak security optionsDeprecated security methods
Effective security mechanismsWPA2 security
WPA3 and OWEWPA3 enhancements
Security tools and optionsSecurity solutions
6
RF Validation and Remediation
20%
Post-implementation validationValidation surveys
RF interference identificationInterference sources
Application testingPerformance validation
Validation toolsTool usage
Troubleshooting toolsDiagnostic tools
Common wireless issuesIssue identification
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CWNA-109 earns the CWNA certification. It sits in the Wireless Networking track.
Next Level Options
- CWSP - Certified Wireless Security Professional
- CWAP - Certified Wireless Analysis Professional
- CWDP - Certified Wireless Design Professional
Alternative Paths
- CWISA - Certified Wireless IoT Solutions AdministratorIoT wireless specialization
- CompTIA Network+ - CompTIA Network+Complementary general networking knowledge
- CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate Vendor-specific networking knowledge
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-09-30
- Announcement date: 2023-07-15
Updates
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 1.0 Expected in CWNA-110 (2026) • Release date: 2024-01-08
- Wi-Fi 6E Extended Covered in CWNA-109 • Release date: 2021-01-07
- Private 5G/CBRS 3.5 GHz Coexistence topics in CWNA • Release date: 2020-01-27
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network Administrators and Wireless Network Engineers.
- Basic knowledge of networking (routers, switches, cabling, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP
- At least 1 year of work experience with wireless LAN technologies
- CWTS (Certified Wireless Technology Specialist) certification
- CWSS (Certified Wireless Specialist) certification