Certified Wireless Technician CWT-101 exam key topics cover the following details.Â
Understand Basic RF Hardware and Functions (15%)
This domain focuses on the fundamental concepts and components of radio frequency (RF) technology, which is the foundation of wireless communications. Key topics include:
RF Principles: Understanding the basics of RF signal propagation, including concepts such as frequency, wavelength, amplitude, phase, and modulation.
RF Components: Familiarity with RF hardware components like antennas, amplifiers, and transmitters.
Signal Behavior: Understanding how RF signals behave in different environments, including reflection, refraction, diffraction, and absorption.
Measurement Units: Knowledge of measurement units such as decibels (dB), milliwatts (mW), and their application in wireless communications.
Identify 802.11 Features and Functions (30%)
This domain covers the features and functions of the IEEE 802.11 standard, which defines wireless LAN (WLAN) technology. Key topics include:
802.11 Standards: Understanding various 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and their characteristics, such as frequency bands, data rates, and modulation techniques.
Network Topologies: Familiarity with different WLAN topologies, including ad-hoc, infrastructure, and mesh networks.
MAC Layer Functions: Knowledge of Media Access Control (MAC) layer functions such as frame types, addressing, and collision avoidance mechanisms.
Security Features: Understanding 802.11 security mechanisms, including WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and the basics of encryption and authentication methods.
Identify Wireless LAN Hardware and Software (30%)
This domain focuses on the hardware and software components that make up a WLAN. Key topics include:
Access Points (APs): Understanding the functions and configurations of APs, including power settings, channel selection, and SSID broadcasting.
Client Devices: Familiarity with WLAN client devices such as laptops, smartphones, and IoT devices, and their connectivity configurations.
Controllers and Management Systems: Knowledge of WLAN controllers and network management systems used to oversee and manage WLAN deployments.
Software Tools: Understanding the use of software tools for WLAN configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting, including site survey software and spectrum analyzers.
Understand Organizational Goals (25%)
This domain relates to the broader context in which WLANs operate, including organizational objectives and the role of WLANs in meeting these goals. Key topics include:
Business Requirements: Understanding how WLANs support organizational goals, such as productivity, mobility, and operational efficiency.
User Needs: Identifying and addressing the needs of end-users, including coverage, capacity, and performance requirements.
Policy Compliance: Knowledge of organizational policies and compliance requirements related to WLAN usage, security, and data privacy.
Documentation: Understanding the importance of maintaining accurate documentation for WLAN deployments, including design documents, configuration records, and troubleshooting logs.
