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Certified Wireless Analysis Professional

The CWAP certification is a professional-level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program.

Licensing authority: CWNP

Initial by examination
Certified Wireless Analysis Professional
Delivery
CWNP Remote Proctored Exams or Prometric Testing Center (in-person), by appointment.
Identification
Remote candidates need valid government-issued identification matching their CWNP account name; Prometric requires one valid unexpired government-issued photo/signature ID matching registration.
Pass Requirement
Pass the CWAP examination with 70% or higher; instructors must pass with 80% or higher.
Prerequisite Credential
Hold a current and valid CWNA credential to earn CWAP; this records the credential qualification, not a fresh CWNA examination requirement.
Scheduling
Prometric appointments must be made at least one day in advance; returning candidates should use their existing CWNP ID. For CWNP remote scheduling, have an order number or exam voucher code ready and use the proctor appointment links in the official guide. Accommodation requests require CWNP approval before scheduling. The remote guide requires notice at least two full business days before a change, with its stated emergency exception, and states a $30 fee for missed/canceled appointments or no-shows.
Scope
Initial CWAP certification only; no recertification, instructor credential or CWNE award route is created.

Certified Wireless Analysis Professional

Provider
CWNP Remote Proctored Exams or Prometric Testing Center (in-person)
Format
Multiple choice / multiple answer; English
Exam questions
Total questions: 60.
Time limit
90 minutes
Passing score
70% or higher; instructors must pass with 80% or higher
Exam fee
$349.99 USD
Examination outline
  • Protocol Analysis (15%)
    • Capture 802.11 frames using the appropriate methods
    • Understand and apply the common capture configuration parameters available in protocol analysis tools
    • Understand and apply common protocol analyzer features and functions
    • Utilize additional tools for 802.11 analysis
    • Ensure appropriate troubleshooting methods are used with all analysis types
  • Spectrum Analysis (10%)
    • Capture RF spectrum data and understand the common views available in spectrum analyzers
    • Analyze spectrum captures to identify relevant RF information and issues
    • Analyze spectrum captures to identify various device signatures
    • Use centralized spectrum analysis solutions
  • PHY Layers and Technologies (10%)
    • Understand and describe the functions of the PHY layer and the PHY protocol data units (PPDUs)
    • Apply PHY technologies to captured data
    • Identify and use PHY information provided in pseudo-headers within protocol analyzers
    • Recognize protocol analyzer limits in capturing PHY information
    • Use appropriate capture devices based on an understanding of PHY types
  • MAC Sublayer and Functions (25%)
    • Understand frame encapsulation and frame aggregation
    • Identify and use MAC information in captured data for analysis
    • Validate BSS capabilities through protocol analysis
    • Identify and analyze CRC error frames and retransmitted frames
  • WLAN Medium Access (10%)
    • Understand 802.11 contention algorithms in-depth and know how they impact WLANs
    • Analyze QoS configuration and operations
  • 802.11 Frame Exchanges (30%)
    • Capture, understand, and analyze BSS discovery and joining frame exchanges
    • Analyze roaming behavior and resolve problems related to roaming
    • Analyze data frame exchanges
    • Identify MIMO and multiuser-specific transmission methods
    • Analyze behavior and resolve problems related to MAC layer operations
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