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Examen -ID: HPE6-A85
Course -ID: AR-CAF
- Información importante
This course is part of the following Certifications:
Aruba Certified Associate – Campus Access (ACA)
The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience with networking, vendor agnostic understanding of basic network protocols. Under the direction of a Professional or Expert, can apply the configuration and verify the status of a campus network.
It is recommended that candidates have foundational networking experience or attend Aruba's Essentials eLearning series to glean knowledge on Aruba's Campus Access design solution.
- Explain Networking Fundamentals
- Install and configure devices running the ArubaOS-CX Network Operating System
- Describe and configure VLANs
- Explain, describe and configure Spanning Tree Protocol
- Understand when to use VRRP and how to configure it
- Explain and configure Link Aggregation
- Understand and configure IP Routing
- Understand and configure OSPFv2 – Single Area
- Describe and configure Switch Stacking using VSF
- Describe Aruba ESP platform and product portfolio
- Perform AP onboarding
- Explain how Aruba's wireless networking solutions meet customers’ requirements
- Explain fundamental WLAN technologies, RF concepts, and 802.11 Standards
- Recognize and explain Radio Frequency Bands and channels, and the standards used to regulate them
- Describe the concept of radio frequency coverage and interference and successful implementation and diagnosis of WLAN systems
- Identify and differentiate antenna technology options to ensure optimal coverage in various deployment scenarios
- Describe RF power technology including, signal strength, how it is measured and why it is critical in designing wireless networks
- Control secure access to the WLAN using Aruba Firewall Policies and Roles
- Perform network monitoring functions and troubleshooting
Course Content
Networking Fundamentals
- Defines networking, LAN, WAN and their components
- Explains OSI model & encapsulation
- Discusses different types of physical media
- Compares unicast, multicast, and broadcast
- Explains TCP/IP stack
- Discusses different types of networking devices
Switching Fundamentals
- Explains how to connect to and access a switch
- Describes initial switch setup
- Describes how to and configure VLANs, tagging, and IP addressing
- Explains how to use LLDP and ICMP for network discovery and diagnosis
- Explains how to configure link aggregation to improve performance/resiliency
Basic IP Setup
- Discusses Inter-VLAN routing
- Explains DHCP relay
- Discusses static IP routing
- Explains how to configure single-area OSPF
Network Redundancy
- Discusses Spanning Tree
- Explains VRRP and VSX
VSF
- Describes VSF
- Explains how to configure VSF
- Describes Auto-VSF
- Explains VSF MAD
Introduction to Aruba Solutions
- Discusses ESP
- Introduces Aruba switching products
- Introduces Aruba WLAN portfolio
- Introduces to Aruba Central
- Introduces to Aruba ClearPass
Central for Device Management
- Explains how to perform device onboarding
- Describes how to create Central Groups
- Describes UI config mode
- Describes template config mode
- Describes Central licensing
Device Profiling and AP onboarding
- Describes the use of device profiling
- Describes LLDP and MAC profiling
- Explains how to connect AP to Aruba Central
- Explains how to perform initial AP setup
WLAN Fundamentals
- Describe the fundamentals of 802.11, RF frequencies and channels
- Explain RF Patterns and coverage including SNR
- Roaming Standards and QOS requirements
- Describe aspects of RF design
- Explains how to configure WLANs
Implementing Secure WLANs
- Explain AAA
- Describe 802.1X authentication
- Explain how to configure secure WLANs
- Discuss roles and access rules
Guest Access
- Describe guest access
- Explain how to setup captive portal authentication
- Describe how to configure guest WLANs
WLAN Security
- Describe WLAN security
- Explain certificates
- Describe cloud authentication
Monitoring and Maintenance
- Explains the use Aruba Central monitoring capabilities
- Describe how to identify LED status
- Explain how to perform firmware upgrades
- Describe how to enable SNMP on devices
- Describe AI Insights
- Describe Alerts & Reports
- Explain UXI
Troubleshooting
- Describe how to perform password recovery and factory reset procedures
- Explain Central connectivity troubleshooting
- Describe how to enable spectrum analysis
- Explore Central Troubleshooting tools
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