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Goodnotes for mac4/30/2023 Microsoft Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, AndroidĪndroid (not released yet), iOS, macOS, Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/Mobile web-based I guess at the point I was studying (for both old and new exam) I just got tired of studying and decided to jump into the exam.Proprietary, Freemium for personal use, per-seat licensing for businessĪndroid, iOS, macOS, Microsoft Windows 7/8/10, Microsoft Windows Phone, and web-based For my CWNA I did take a bootcamp and found it beneficial. I felt I prepared enough that I didn’t have to take either the practice exam or bootcamp. Things I did not take in preparation for this exam: So you have to know how to troubleshoot an issue using the CWAP methodology. The CWAP exam actually puts some emphasis on the wired side of things because they often mask themselves as Wi-Fi issues. One such example is troubleshooting wired side issues. Having come across many of these topics will help you pass the exam. It will be important to spot the different characteristics of interference such as microwave, video transmitters, Bluetooth, and other 802.11 traffic.Īside from those three tips, experience is a big plus. The interfaces differ between Chanalyzer and Air Magnet. I looked at various beacons, associations, and security frame exchanges.įor spectrum analysis I used Metageek’s Chanalyzer. I got familiar with frame exchanges and what was contained in those frames. I started off by installing Wireshark and using Airtool (Mac app) to capture frames. Protocol and Spectrum analysis is a big part of the exam. Lab Up ScenariosĪ big part of my success if being able to see a lot of Wi-Fi in action. These little details are good to note down and will be beneficial in your passing. Note down the differences between each PHY and you’ll start to see why that is important.Īnother topic I highly recommend knowing is QoS parameters and their priorities. Knowing what’s inside of these frames is crucial too, such as what’s inside a beacon frame. Key things you’ll want to note down are various frame exchanges such as associations and security. This will keep the content fresh in your mind. You can use other similar apps such as OneNote, Google Keep, or even paper and pencil. Doing so will make you memorize the answer for the chapter quiz. ![]() If you score 80% or better, move on to the next chapter. ![]() Pace yourself with each chapter and don’t rush it. Some chapters can get very long so it helped to break them out over a couple of days. My schedule consisted of reading one chapter a week. The content is very technical so it helps to read through it multiple times in order for the topic to sink in. It works well with my workflow and I hate carrying around heavy books. For over a year now I’ve gone completely digital with my books. I’ve opted to read the Kindle version of this book. So let’s go into my 3 tips for passing the CWAP exam: 1. ![]() The CWAP is the analysis portion of CWNP’s set of certifications. It’s a multiple choice exam consisting of 60 questions which you need to complete in 120 minutes. The exam costs about $225 as of this episode. In September 2016 I sat and passed CWNP’s CWAP-402 exam. Listen to the podcast to hear more details about each tip and how I used them to pass the CWAP exam. These 3 simple tips for passing the CWAP exam may seem easier said than done.
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