626WiFi

     The biggest part of the CWAP exam is "MAC Sublayer and Functions" which encompasses 25% of the exam. Because of this, you need a deep understanding of frame formats and what their purpose is in the environment. I started with management frames: Management frames have type 00 in the Frame Control Field      The Frame Control Field is in all 802.11 frames and it contains information like the frame subtype along with tons of other information that will be discussed later. Management Frame Subtypes:      As you may have noticed in the image above, the frame control field contains a Subtype. There are 16 management frame subtypes: Each of the frame subtypes are important to managing the stations that are on the WLAN. Beacon      The beacon frame is something we see visualized without knowing it. This is visible to us when you go into the wireless settings on your device and see the SSID's of WiFi networks around you. The inform...

    After passing the CWNA exam, you're faced with several options on how to proceed with your career. The CWNA opens the door to three specialties, all of which are important and valid in their own way.      Do you choose to focus on Security, Design, or Analysis? This may be an easy decision based on your profession. As a technician, I chose to begin studying the CWAP.  Currently 1/2 through the official certification guide, I realize just how much I need the information presented in this certification.     My current role is heavily centered on troubleshooting, I occasionally look at packet captures, but that's partially out of my scope in my current level of authority. Though it is an important skill to learn. So why, as a network technician, do I need to study for a professional level analysis certification? One obvious reason is career advancement and becoming better at my current role.      Learning the PHYs in dept...