Where to start ?

PeibolPeibol Member Posts: 32 ■■□□□□□□□□
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Hi all.

I started the year thinking about CCNA and start the "cisco path", but work had a surprise for me, CWNP. It's a, you can say, must I have to get CWNP certs cause we are going to need them at job.

I'm new to this path, so I went CWNP website and look for info and all that. And my question is, which is the route to go ?

For what i see, i think (and probably i'm wrong) its CWTS -> CWNA-> CWSP -> CWNE

I would love if somebody can tell me if that's correct and if not which one is the correct order.

In regards of materials, i already take a look at books people is recommending here and I have access to CBT. If there's anything else you think would be good, it would be nice if you can please tell me.

Thanks to everybody for your help. And I hope to see you soon here at this part of the forums.
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  • veritas_libertasveritas_libertas Member Posts: 5,746 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Peibol wrote: »
    Hi all.

    I started the year thinking about CCNA and start the "cisco path", but work had a surprise for me, CWNP. It's a, you can say, must I have to get CWNP certs cause we are going to need them at job.

    I'm new to this path, so I went CWNP website and look for info and all that. And my question is, which is the route to go ?

    For what i see, i think (and probably i'm wrong) its CWTS -> CWNA-> CWSP -> CWNE

    I would love if somebody can tell me if that's correct and if not which one is the correct order.

    In regards of materials, i already take a look at books people is recommending here and I have access to CBT. If there's anything else you think would be good, it would be nice if you can please tell me.

    Thanks to everybody for your help. And I hope to see you soon here at this part of the forums.

    That would be the path I would take (want to take), once you earn the CWNE you don't have to take a test again every so many years. Some people find wireless boring, but I love the stuff. :)



    CWNE Certification Requirements
    6. Continuing Education Requirement no.gifcorner_ur_7.gif While there is no recertification requirement for CWNEs, there is a continuing education requirement to maintain active CWNE status. The CWNE continuing education program is a points-based system where the candidate must document 25 continuing education points bi-annually. Details such as continuing education points can be found in the CWNE Continuing Education Policy, found here.
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  • GiddyGGiddyG Member Posts: 89 ■■□□□□□□□□
    There are a couple of very good books out for the CWTS and CWNA. And the practice exams on the CWNP site are excellent value too.
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    CCENT; CCNA; CWSP; 70-680; CompTIA Stitchup+
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  • veritas_libertasveritas_libertas Member Posts: 5,746 ■■■■■■■■■■
    GiddyG wrote: »
    There are a couple of very good books out for the CWTS and CWNA. And the practice exams on the CWNP site are excellent value too.

    Did you enjoy studying for the CWTS and CWNA GiddyG?
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  • JDMurrayJDMurray Admin Posts: 13,101 Admin
    The progression is CWNA->CWSP->CWNE. The CWNE has work experience and continuing education requirements while the others do not.

    The CWTS is a life-time, entry-level cert and is typically meant for people who won't necessarily go on to get the CWNA. The other certs have a 3-year renewal period.

    If you do decide to get the CWTS, study for the CWNA at the same time, as they are very complimentary.

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  • GiddyGGiddyG Member Posts: 89 ■■□□□□□□□□
    veritas_libertas wrote: »
    Did you enjoy studying for the CWTS and CWNA GiddyG?

    Very much so mate. Thoroughly enjoyable. I know I sound like a broken record but the books were great. Very easy to follow.

    Once the new CWSP book comes out, I'll be grabbing that too. :D
    WIP:

    CCENT; CCNA; CWSP; 70-680; CompTIA Stitchup+
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  • veritas_libertasveritas_libertas Member Posts: 5,746 ■■■■■■■■■■
    GiddyG wrote: »
    Very much so mate. Thoroughly enjoyable. I know I sound like a broken record but the books were great. Very easy to follow.

    Once the new CWSP book comes out, I'll be grabbing that too. :D

    Do you work with wireless a lot on the job? If so what kind of infrastructure, Cisco, Aruba?
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  • GiddyGGiddyG Member Posts: 89 ■■□□□□□□□□
    veritas_libertas wrote: »
    Do you work with wireless a lot on the job? If so what kind of infrastructure, Cisco, Malibu?

    In all the time I've been in IT (19 plus years), I've never had the opportunity to get deep and dirty with wireless, other than SOHO installs that didn't require anything except commonsense.

    However, I've kept an interest from 802.11 all the way through.

    Over time, and with promotions, my role has changed to the extent that I am classed as a technical Service Manager/Asset Manager, working with suppliers and customers. One of my recent roles has involved needing to understand a heck of a lot more about wireless. I didn't want to go into meetings or read documentation without a proper understanding, so I got the books and read the white papers. David Coleman used to visit another site I frequent; however, he hasn't been there for 2 or 3 years. So, I went looking for him. OK, I didn't find him on here... but I found you guys and probably the most information I have found this far about wireless. :D
    WIP:

    CCENT; CCNA; CWSP; 70-680; CompTIA Stitchup+
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  • veritas_libertasveritas_libertas Member Posts: 5,746 ■■■■■■■■■■
    GiddyG wrote: »
    In all the time I've been in IT (19 plus years), I've never had the opportunity to get deep and dirty with wireless, other than SOHO installs that didn't require anything except commonsense.

    However, I've kept an interest from 802.11 all the way through.

    Over time, and with promotions, my role has changed to the extent that I am classed as a technical Service Manager/Asset Manager, working with suppliers and customers. One of my recent roles has involved needing to understand a heck of a lot more about wireless. I didn't want to go into meetings or read documentation without a proper understanding, so I got the books and read the white papers. David Coleman used to visit another site I frequent; however, he hasn't been there for 2 or 3 years. So, I went looking for him. OK, I didn't find him on here... but I found you guys and probably the most information I have found this far about wireless. :D

    That is cool, I don't work with it much I by really like it. I use to be a lot more involved in Amateur Radio than I am right now, so I am naturally inclined to be interested in wireless networking.
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  • GiddyGGiddyG Member Posts: 89 ■■□□□□□□□□
    veritas_libertas wrote: »
    That is cool, I don't work with it much I by really like it. I use to be a lot more involved in Amateur Radio than I am right now, so I am naturally inclined to be interested in wireless networking.

    Ah... another like James then. Yes, I would like to get some kit and have a 'play'. Just got to sort out the 'garden office' first and then it's one of the things on my 'to do' list. icon_cool.gif
    WIP:

    CCENT; CCNA; CWSP; 70-680; CompTIA Stitchup+
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  • PeibolPeibol Member Posts: 32 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Thx everybody

    I ordered the book and got the cbt from company, gonna start doing CWTS and CWNA like JDMurray suggested.

    I will be posting here if i have any questions or find something can be interesting.

    Again, thx for your fast answer.
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