Want to work with wireless technology? The Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS) certification can help! It shows you understand the basics of wireless and can handle simple tasks. Let's see how to get this certification.
CWNP stands for Certified Wireless Network Professional. It's a company that offers different certifications for wireless skills. The CWS is the entry-level one. Getting a CWNP certification means you have proved you know your stuff about wireless networks.
A CWS shows employers you have basic wireless knowledge. It can help you get a job in IT support, help desk, or even as a junior network technician. It's a good starting point if you want a career in wireless networking.
To get the CWS, you need to pass the CWS-101 exam. This exam tests your understanding of basic wireless concepts. You will need to know about:
Don't worry, the exam isn't super hard! If you study and prepare, you can pass it.
There are a few ways to get ready for the CWS-101 exam. First, understand the basics of how wireless works.
Consider these preparation methods:
Wireless tech uses radio waves to send data. Think of your phone connecting to Wi-Fi. That's wireless in action! Understanding how radio waves travel, and how wireless devices communicate is key.
Wireless networks need to be secure. You don't want people stealing your data! The CWS exam covers different security methods like WPA2 and WPA3. Learn how they work to keep networks safe.
Sometimes, wireless networks don't work right. Maybe the internet is slow, or you can't connect. The CWS teaches you how to troubleshoot these problems. You'll learn how to check the signal strength, look for interference, and reset devices.
Understanding how wireless networks are put together, or designed is very helpful in any networking roles. This means how APs are placed in building, configured, etc.
How far your signal can be transmitted via wireless? What impacts it? It's good to have the knowledge of antenna, placement etc.
Wireless works on different frequencies, and also channels, the more you understand the better you will be able to do wireless configuration and tuning.
There are some standards defined on wireless networks, like the 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be. The more you understand about the different generations of these wireless protocols will help your career as a network engineer.
These could include things like wireless mesh networking, beamforming, and MU-MIMO
These are more advance than the Wireless Security (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3) mentioned above. It helps protect networks from malicious attacks.
The CWS is just the beginning! After you get certified, you can move on to more advanced CWNP certifications like CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator). Keep learning and growing your wireless skills!