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CWNP CWT-100 Exam Topics:
| Section | Section |
Basic RF Characteristics (15%) | |
| Describe RF signal characteristics | -Frequency -Amplitude -Phase -Wavelength |
| Explain RF behaviors and signal propagation | -Gain and loss -Reflection -Refraction -Scattering -Diffraction -Absorption -Free space path loss |
| Understand how to detect RF signal factors | -Wi‐FI scanner tools -Client signal strength reports -RSSI vs. dBm -Output power vs. received signal strength |
| Create basic RF channel plans | -Available 2.4 GHz channels -Available 5 GHz channels -Regulatory constraints on channel selection -Best practices for channel selection -Co‐Channel Interference (CCI) |
| Describe the basic differences among antenna types | -Omnidirectional -Semi‐directional -Highly directional -Antenna mounting kits |
| Select the appropriate external antenna when required | -Antenna pattern charts -Antenna cables and connectors -Passive antenna gain |
WLAN Client Features and Capabilities (25%) | |
| Describe client types and varying capabilities | -Laptops -Tablets -Mobile phones -Desktops -Specialty devices (video cameras, Wi‐Fi peripheral connections, printers, IoT, etc.) |
| Explain the basic WLAN location processes | -Passive scanning -Active scanning |
| Describe the basic steps required in the WLAN connection process | -Authentication -Association -802.1X/EAP authentication -4‐wayhandshake |
| Determine the channels and streams supported by client devices | -2.4 GHz channels -5 GHz channels -Channel widths -Number of spatial streams (1x1, 2x2, 3x3, etc.) |
| Configure client devices | - Configure client drivers for optimum performance (band preference, roaming threshold, regulatory domain, etc.) -Configure various client operating systems for wireless connectivity
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WLAN AP Features and Capabilities (25%) | |
| Identify AP features and capabilities and understand configuration options related to them | -PHY support -Single‐band vs. dual‐band -Output power control -Operational modes -Multiple‐SSID support -Guest access -Security features -Management interfaces (web‐based, CLI, remote CLI) -Internal and external antennas -PoE support |
| Select appropriate mounting kits for a specified installation location | -Wall mount -Pole/mast mount -Ceiling mount |
| Ensure proper PoE provisioning when required | -Power levels required -PoE switches -PoE injectors -Testing power availability |
| Configure APs as standalone devices | -Admin account credentials -Administration interfaces -Wireless network profiles -Security parameters, including authentication, authorization and encryption |
| Validate AP wired interface connectivity | -IP configuration -Internet access -Infrastructure service access -Appropriate Ethernet switch port settings |
| Validate proper AP WLAN configuration | -Client connectivity -Accurate security settings -Client throughput performance |
Configuration of 802.11 Security Parameters (15%) | |
| Understand the basics of 802.11 standard security solutions | -WPA vs. WPA2 -Personal vs. Enterprise -Pre‐Shared Key -802.1X/EAP -Common EAP methods |
| Identify legacy security technologies that should not be used | -WEP -Shared Key Authentication -Hidden SSIDs -MAC filtering |
| Configure security parameters in an AP | -Pre‐Shared Key -RADIUS server -802.1X/EAP -WPA‐WPA2 |
| Configure security parameters in a client device | -Pre‐Shared Key -802.1X/EAP -WPA/WPA2 |
Troubleshooting Common WLAN Connection Issues (20%) | |
| Troubleshoot connectivity problems | -Configuration errors -Interference -Poor signal strength -Driver issues -Supplicant issues -Feature incompatibility |
| Troubleshoot performance problems | -Configuration errors -Interference -Low data rates -Co‐channel interference (CCI) |
| Troubleshoot security problems | -Configuration errors -Incorrect passphrases -Incompatible EAP methods |
| Troubleshoot mobility problems | -Configuration errors -Improper network settings -Unsupported fast roaming methods -Non‐implemented roaming features |
Reference: https://www.cwnp.com/certifications/cwt-100/
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