Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Cisco Certifications: CCNA Wireless Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA Wireless) validates associate-level knowledge and skills to configure, implement and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. With a CCNA Wireless certification, network professionals can support a basic wireless network on a Cisco WLAN in a SMB to enterprise network. The CCNA Wireless curriculum includes information and practice activities to prepare them for configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise networks.

CCNA Wireless Prerequisites
Valid Cisco CCNA certification or any Cisco CCIE certification can act as a prerequisite.

CCNA Wireless Exams

IUWNE
Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials
Exam Number: 640-722 IUWNE
Duration: 90 minutes (75 to 85 questions)

Exam DescriptionThe Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Network Essential (IUWNE) exam is the exam associated with the CCNA Wireless certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting small to medium-size WLANs. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Network Essential (IUWNE) course.

Exam TopicsThe following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE) exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.

CCNA Wireless Recertification
CCNA Wireless certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:

  • Pass any current CCNA Concentration exam (wireless, or security, or voice, or SP Ops), or




  • Pass any current 642-XXX professional level exam, or




  • Pass the current CCDA DESGN exam, or




  • Pass any current Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams or MeetingPlace Specialist exams, Implementing Cisco TelePresence Installations (ITI) exams, Cisco Leading Virtual Classroom Instruction exams, or any 650 online exams), or




  • Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, or




  • Pass the current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or




  • Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications.