Status: 
Available until August 31, 2026
The Fortinet NSE 5 - Secure Wireless LAN 7.4 Administrator exam evaluates your knowledge and expertise with the FortiGate integrated and cloud wireless controller.
This exam tests your applied knowledge of the FortiGate integrated wireless controller configuration, operation, and day-to-day administration, and includes operational scenarios, configuration extracts, and troubleshooting captures. This exam also tests your knowledge of the FortiPresence product.
Once you pass the exam, you will receive the following exam badge:
Audience
The Fortinet NSE 5 - Secure Wireless LAN 7.4 Administrator exam is intended for network and security professionals responsible for the configuration and administration of wireless solutions in an enterprise network security infrastructure.
Exam Details
| Time allowed |
60 minutes |
| Exam questions |
30-40 questions |
| Scoring |
Pass or fail. A score report is available from your Pearson VUE account. |
| Language |
English |
| Product version |
FortiGate 7.4, FortiAP 7.4, and FortiPresence 2.0 |
Exam Topics
Successful candidates have applied knowledge and skills in the following areas and tasks:
- Wireless fundamentals and FortiAP management
- Apply wireless fundamentals and technology standards
- Deploy FortiAP devices using the FortiOS integrated wireless controller
- Use custom access point profiles to configure FortiAP devices
- Wireless network security and access
- Design and deploy a wireless network
- Configure secure wireless access
- Deploy VLANs and NAC for wireless segmentation
- Wireless monitoring and protection
- Identify wireless threats and malicious activities
- Monitor access point health and performance
- Implement location-based presence and guest services
- Wireless diagnostics and analytics
- Gather information about clients and wireless components
- Troubleshoot common wireless issues and apply remediation
- Analyze wireless logs and debugs
Training Resources
The following resources are recommended for attaining the knowledge and skills that are covered on the exam. The recommended training is available as a foundation for exam preparation. In addition to training, you are strongly encouraged to have hands-on experience with the exam topics and objectives.
- Secure Wireless LAN 7.4 Administrator course and hands-on labs
- FortiWiFi and FortiAP 7.4—Configuration Guide
- FortiGate/FortiOS 7.4—CLI Reference
Experience
- 2 years of experience with network security
- 1 year of experience with wireless networks
- 1 year of experience with FortiGate and its integrated wireless controller