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Cisco CCNA Wireless Certification

Certification: Cisco CCNA Wireless - Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless

Certification overview

The CCNA wireless certification is an associate level certification that validates the candidates skills and knowledge in the configuration, implementation and the installation of the wireless LANs using Cisco equipment in a basically networking environment. The CCNA wireless certification also ensures that the candidates understand the SMB enterprise network instantly and cautiously avoiding any defaults from occurring. The CCNA wireless certification ensures that the candidates acquire the expertise required in the troubleshooting and troubleshooting of small to medium sized enterprises.

Apart from the configuration and the installation of the WLANs, the candidates are also required to understand the techniques that are used in their maintenance and the conduct of all the local area networking systems within their respective environments. They also get the privilege of understanding the operation of a basic WCS in a friendly environment where there are minimal collisions. The candidates who opt for the CCNA wireless certification have an upper hand since there are lots of study materials that are readily available both online and off the shelves. Some of them include the CCNA wireless study guide and practice text.

On successful completion of the CCNA wireless exams, the candidates acquire the CCNA wireless certification an assurance that they can be employed in one of the best IT firms that require the WLANs experts. The certification therefore best suits all the IT professionals who have interest in understanding the operation of the local networking systems.

Who can do this certification?

The CCNA wireless certification is important since it validates the skills and knowledge required in the operation of the WLANs in a medium sized enterprise. The certification is therefore suitable for web designers, networking experts, system administrators and other professionals who have interest in understanding the operation, the configuration and the installation of the networking systems.

Moreover the CCNA wireless certification is considered as a platform for other advanced certification in the Cisco career platform. It is also one of the requirements in order to renew the status of the certification.

Associated exams

One can opt for the updated Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 and the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part two exams. The exams ensure that the candidates acquire the necessary skills and knowledge in order to correctly configure, monitor and troubleshoot the Cisco WLANs and other related wireless networking systems.

Pre requisites

In order to attain the CCNA wireless certification, one is required to have:

  • CCENT certification
  • CCNA routing and switching certification
  • CCIE certification

It is important to have any of the above requirements in order to understand the basic requirements of the networking systems. The candidates are also encouraged to have enough experience in the field in order to apply the concepts attained to the actual training.

Examination review

The CCNA wireless certification exam is designed in such a way that the candidates are required to fully understand all the contents of the syllabus before attempting the exam. The examinees intention is to gauge whether the candidates are able to apply whatever they have learnt practically.

The exam that is available for candidates who opt for the CCNA wireless certification is referred to as the IUWNE 640-722 exam. There are six topics that the candidates are therefore required to perfect on and they include:

  1. Description of the WLANs Fundamentals
  2. Installation of a basic wireless LAN
  3. Installation of wireless clients
  4. Implementation of basic WLAN security
  5. Operation of the basic WCS
  6. The conduct of the basic WLAN maintenance and troubleshooting system

Validity of certification

The CCNA wireless certification is valid for a period of three years before recertification. The candidates are then required to renew the status of the certificate by either sitting for the latest exam in that category or advancing to the next level of the certification for instance the latest CCIE, CCDE, or the CCAR latest exams. This is important because it continually informs on the advancements of the wireless technology.

Experts review

The CCNA wireless certification has given me the opportunity of gaining the most advanced knowledge and skills in matters wireless local area networking. With the expertise that I attained in the recent years, I have the opportunity of being acknowledged as one of the most experienced and best professionals in the IT firms. I have also worked in popular IT firms worldwide and I use the knowledge I have to educate the young generation and to also solve some of the complex situations by answering all the questions tasked to me.

Bradley Mitchell, Wireless Networking Expert,

Home Networking Systems Company, California, USA.