This page contains links to my notes for each of the Exam Objectives in CWAP.
| Knowledge Domain | Percentage |
| Protocol Analysis | 15% |
| Spectrum Analysis | 15% |
| PHY Layers and Technologies | 10% |
| MAC Sublayer and Functions | 25% |
| WLAN Medium Access | 10% |
| 802.11 Frame Exchanges | 25% |
Protocol Analysis
- Capture 802.11 frames using the appropriate methods and locations
- Analyze 802.11 frame captures to discover problems and find solutions
- Understand and apply the common capture configuration parameters available in protocol analysis tools
- Utilize additional tools that capture 802.11 frames for the purposes of analysis and troubleshooting
- Ensure appropriate troubleshooting methods are used with all analysis types
Spectrum Analysis
- 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
- Centralized spectrum analysis solutions
PHY Layers and Technologies
- Understand and describe the functions and the PLCP and PMD sublayers
- Apply the understanding of PHY technologies (including PHY headers, preambles, training fields, frame aggregation and data rates) to captured data
- Identify and use PHY information provided in pseudo-headers within protocol analyzers
- Recognize the limits of protocol analyzers in capturing PHY information including NULL data packets and PHY headers
- Use appropriate capture devices based on an understanding of PHY types
MAC Sublayer and Functions
- Understand frame encapsulation and frame aggregation
- Identify and use MAC information in captured data for analysis
- Validate BSS configuration through protocol analysis
- Identify and analyze CRC error frames and retransmitted frames
WLAN Medium Access
- Understand 802.11 contention algorithms in-depth and know how they impact WLANs
- Analyze QoS configuration and operations
802.11 Frame Exchanges
- Capture, understand, and analyze BSS discovery and joining frame exchanges
- Analyze roaming behavior and resolve problems related to roaming
- Analyze data frame exchanges
- Analyze HT/VHT-specific transmission method
- Analyze behavior and resolve problems related to MAC layer operations