Level 2 · Intermediate

MTCWE

MikroTik Certified Wireless Engineer

In-depth wireless engineering — 802.11, Nstreme/NV2, PTP outdoor links, wireless troubleshooting. From office WiFi to ISP backhaul.

3 days 100% instructor-led Level 2 Requires: MTCNA

Who is this course for?

ISP/WISP WiFi engineer (PTP backhaul, CPE)

Design and deploy PTP links for ISP backhaul — Nstreme/NV2, link budget, alignment, throughput optimization.

Enterprise network engineer (office WiFi)

Deploy professional office WiFi — channel planning, interference mitigation, 802.11ac/ax, performance tuning.

Outdoor deployment engineer (PTP link design)

Design long-range PTP links — Fresnel zone, link budget calculation, antenna alignment, weather considerations.

Learning Outcomes

01 Master 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless concepts and protocols
02 Configure wireless network security and protection
03 Deploy MikroTik Nstreme and NV2 protocols
04 Set up Wireless Distribution System (WDS) and mesh networks
05 Design and deploy outdoor point-to-point wireless links
06 Use wireless troubleshooting and tuning tools

Curriculum

01

Wireless Concepts

Lab

802.11 standards, frequencies, MCS rates

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  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless protocols
  • Frequencies, bands, and channels
  • Data rates and MCS index
  • MIMO and spatial streams
  • TX power and RX sensitivity
  • Country regulations
02

Wireless Security

Lab

WPA/WPA2/WPA3, access control, encryption

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  • WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK encryption
  • WPA Enterprise with RADIUS
  • Access List and Connect List
  • Default Authenticate and Default Forward
  • Wireless security best practices
03

Nstreme and NV2

Lab

MikroTik proprietary wireless protocols

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  • Nstreme protocol overview
  • NV2 (Nstreme version 2) protocol
  • TDMA scheduling
  • Nstreme dual configuration
  • Performance comparison with standard 802.11
04

WDS and Mesh

Lab

Wireless Distribution System and mesh networks

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  • WDS (Wireless Distribution System) overview
  • WDS bridge and WDS mesh
  • Wireless mesh configuration
  • Repeater and extender modes
05

PTP Links

Lab

Point-to-point outdoor wireless links

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  • Long-distance wireless link planning
  • Fresnel zone calculation
  • Antenna selection and alignment
  • Link budget calculation
  • Outdoor PTP deployment best practices
06

Troubleshooting

Lab

Wireless monitoring and troubleshooting tools

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  • Registration table analysis
  • Wireless snooper
  • Frequency usage tool
  • Signal strength and noise floor analysis
  • CCQ (Client Connection Quality)
  • Spectral scan
  • Indoor AP optimization

A Training Day at TNA

09:00
Theory — 802.11 fundamentals, RF analysis Theory
10:00
Lab — wireless configuration, performance testing Lab
10:30
Break (coffee, tea, water) Break
10:45
Theory — Nstreme/NV2, PTP link design Theory
11:45
Lab — PTP link alignment, throughput optimization Lab
12:30
Lunch (included in course) Break
13:30
Theory — next module Theory
14:30
Lab — wireless troubleshooting tools Lab
15:00
Break Break
15:15
Theory + lab — final module of the day Theory
16:45
Day recap, open Q&A Theory
17:00
End Break

* Illustrative schedule for a typical day. Actual timing may adjust based on class progress.

Prerequisites

Required knowledge

Valid MTCNA certificate. Basic wireless understanding from the MTCNA wireless module.

Valid MTCNA certificate

What to bring

  • - Laptop with Ethernet (RJ45) port and WiFi
  • - WinBox installed (download from mikrotik.com/download)
  • - USB-to-Ethernet adapter if laptop lacks RJ45 port

Language

Instruction in Vietnamese. Materials and exam in English. Trainer provides bilingual Vietnamese-English support for technical terminology.

Included in the course

  • ✓ MikroTik RouterBOARD equipment per student throughout the course
  • ✓ Official MikroTik training materials (English)
  • ✓ Lunch and continuous refreshments (coffee, tea, water, snacks)
  • ✓ 1 MikroTik certification exam voucher + 1 free retake
  • ✓ Post-course technical support via community group

Exam & Certification

MTCWE Certification Exam

Format
25 single/multiple-choice questions
Duration
60 minutes
Method
Online via MikroTik website, supervised in-class
Allowed resources
Notes, printouts, WinBox/config interface, official MikroTik docs, wiki, IP calculator
Timing
Immediately after course completion
Retake
1 free retake within training period

Certification

  • -International MikroTik certification, globally recognized
  • -Validity: 3 years from exam date
  • -Renewal: Retake exam to extend by 3 years
Trainer score: 92%

Tier 2 Benefits

  • -MikroTik Consultants Directory listing (visible on Google)
  • -Eligible to become a MikroTik Authorized Dealer
  • -Eligible for Train-the-Trainer program
  • -MikroTik Latvia refers customers to nearest consultant

Next Steps

  • -MTCEWE — Enterprise Wireless Engineer (Level 3)

Trainer

Nikita Tarikin

MikroTik Trainer Candidate

MTCNA 100% MTCSE 98% MTCRE 94% MTCUME 94% MTCWE 92% MTCIPv6E 92% MTCTCE 86%

Average: 94% — 7 certifications

Verify at mikrotik.com

Trainer scored 92% on the MTCWE exam. Experience deploying wireless networks and PTP links for ISPs in Vietnam.

10,400+ community members on Facebook

Certification Path

After MTCWE — unlocks MTCEWE (Enterprise WiFi) and complements other Level 2 certifications

★ MTCNA Basic
MTCNA — Network Associate
MikroTik Certified Network Associate · 4 days
RouterOSFirewallWirelessQoSVPN
Trainer: 100%
ROUTING
MTCRE
MTCRE — Routing Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
OSPFVPNVLANStatic Routing
Trainer: 94%
MTCINE Extended
MTCINE — InterNetworking Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA + MTCRE
BGPMPLSVPLS
SECURITY
MTCSE
MTCSE — Security Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
FirewallCryptographyIPsecOSI Attacks
Trainer: 98%
TRAFFIC CONTROL
MTCTCE
MTCTCE — Traffic Control Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
HTBQoSManglePacket Flow
Trainer: 86%
WIRELESS
MTCWE
MTCWE — Wireless Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
802.11NstremeWDSWiFi Security
Trainer: 92%
MTCEWE
MTCEWE — Enterprise Wireless Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
CAPsMANRFSite SurveyEnterprise WiFi
SWITCHING
MTCSWE
MTCSWE — Switching Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
VLANSTPSwOSL2 Security
USER MANAGEMENT
MTCUME
MTCUME — User Management Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
HotSpotRADIUSPPPoEIPsec
Trainer: 94%
IPV6
MTCIPv6E
MTCIPv6E — IPv6 Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
IPv6Dual-stackNDPDHCPv6
Trainer: 92%
Trainer
MikroTik Certified Trainer
MikroTik Certified Trainer
⬥ MTCNA + any Level 2 certification

Frequently Asked Questions

How is MTCWE different from the wireless module in MTCNA? +
MTCNA only introduces basic wireless (AP/station, security, access list). MTCWE dives deep into 802.11 protocols, Nstreme/NV2 proprietary modes, PTP outdoor link design, RF analysis, and advanced wireless troubleshooting.
How is Nstreme/NV2 different from standard 802.11? +
Nstreme/NV2 are MikroTik proprietary wireless protocols — polling-based instead of CSMA/CA, higher performance for PTP links, especially long-range. Only works between MikroTik devices. The course analyzes when to use NV2 vs 802.11ac/ax.
What is the maximum PTP link distance? +
Depends on antenna gain, TX power, and frequency. With dedicated MikroTik equipment (SXT, LHG, Disc Lite), 20-30km PTP links are common. The course teaches link budget calculation for accurate planning per scenario.
Is MTCNA a mandatory prerequisite? +
Yes. A valid MTCNA certificate (not expired, within 3 years) is a mandatory requirement set by MikroTik. No exceptions.
How are MTCWE and MTCEWE different? +
MTCWE focuses on basic to advanced wireless engineering: 802.11, PTP, Nstreme/NV2, troubleshooting. MTCEWE (Enterprise WiFi) focuses on CAPsMAN centralized management, RF planning, site surveys, 802.1X — building/campus scale.
Does the course focus on outdoor deployment? +
Both indoor and outdoor. Indoor: channel planning, interference, 802.11ac/ax. Outdoor: PTP link design, Fresnel zone, antenna alignment, weather protection. Content is evenly distributed between both areas.
Which certification should I take after MTCWE? +
MTCEWE (Enterprise WiFi) — unlocks CAPsMAN centralized management, RF planning, site surveys, 802.1X for enterprise-scale WiFi deployments. Also consider MTCSE (security) to protect wireless infrastructure.

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Suggested Reading

  • · 802.11 wireless standards overview
  • · RF fundamentals: frequency, wavelength, signal propagation
  • · Antenna types and radiation patterns
  • · Fresnel zone and link budget calculation