Certified Wireless Technician (CWT-101)
(CWT-101.AI1)/ISBN:978-1-64459-329-5
Gain hands-on experience to pass the Certified Wireless Technician exam with the Certified Wireless Technician course and lab. Interactive chapters and hands-on labs comprehensively cover the (CWT-101) exam objectives and provide knowledge in areas such as understanding Basic RF Hardware and Functions, Identifying 802.11 Features and Functions, and Identifying Wireless LAN Hardware and Software, Understand Organizational Goals, and many more.
Here's what you will get
The Certified Wireless Technician exam measures a candidate’s ability to accomplish entry-level credentials designed for help desk, install technician, basic administration, and other entry-level Wi-Fi support positions.
Lessons
8+ Lessons | 280+ Exercises | 149+ Quizzes | 79+ Flashcards | 79+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
60+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 60+ Post Assessment Questions | 120+ Practice Test Questions
Hand on lab
21+ LiveLab | 21+ Video tutorials | 32+ Minutes
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Here's what you will learn
Download Course OutlineLessons 1: Basics of radio frequency (RF)
- Module A: Radio wave characteristics
- Module B: RF Behaviors
- Module C: RF signal strength
- Summary
Lessons 2: Wi-Fi antennas and accessories
- Module A: Antenna basics
- Module B: Wi-Fi antennas and wave patterns
- Module C: Antenna specifications and hardware
- Summary
Lessons 3: Wi-Fi and IoT protocols and channels
- Module A: Wi-Fi and IoT standards
- Module B: Service sets
- Module C: Channels and channel configuration
- Summary
Lessons 4: Wireless clients
- Module A: Common wireless devices
- Module B: Client device channels
- Summary
Lessons 5: Client configuration and management
- Module A: Operating systems
- Module B: Device configuration
- Summary
Lessons 6: APs and IoT gateways
- Module A: AP features and functions
- Module B: Placing and powering APs and IoT gateways
- Module C: AP and IoT configuration
- Summary
Lessons 7: Wireless security
- Module A: WLAN security basics
- Module B: Configuring AP security
- Module C: Client-device security parameters
- Summary
Lessons 8: Troubleshooting wireless devices
- Module A: Troubleshooting
- Module B: Troubleshooting tools and techniques
- Summary
Hands-on LAB Activities
Basics of radio frequency (RF)
- Configuring SSID
Wi-Fi and IoT protocols and channels
- Configuring an AP Channel
Wireless clients
- Discovering Client Devices with a LAN Scanning Tool
Client configuration and management
- Updating a Windows Device Driver
- Identifying Desktop and Laptop OS Information
- Resetting the Default Application in Android
- Removing an Account in Android
- Starting the AutoConfig Service
APs and IoT gateways
- Accessing and Examining a Detailed Specification Sheet
- Observing AP Features and Functions
- Configuring a Wireless AP
- Configuring an Autonomous AP
Wireless security
- Using a Wireless AP for MAC Address Filtering
- Connecting to a Password Protected Network
- Configuring a Wireless Client
- Changing Passwords for the Router
- Observing Security Settings
- Configuring WPA/WPA2/WPA3 for Personal and Enterprise Use
- Configuring a Router Manually
Troubleshooting wireless devices
- Diagnosing Networking Issues
- Using Spectrum Analysis Tools for Wi-Fi Networks
Exam FAQs
Students should have basic networking knowledge, including an understanding of the OSI Reference Model.
$149.99
The exam contains 60 multiple choice/single answer questions.
90 minutes minutes
To earn the CWT certification, you must pass an online exam with a score of 70% or higher. Those desiring to work as instructors teaching CWT classes must pass with a score of 80% or higher.
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