Campus Access Fundamentals
This course teaches you the fundamental knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using HPE Aruba Networking's wired, wireless, security, and management technologies. Redundancy technologies such as Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), link aggregation techniques including Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and switch virtualization with HPE's Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) are taught. This course consists of approximately 60% lecture and 40% hands-on lab exercises to help you learn how to implement and validate small-to-medium enterprise network solutions. This 5-day course prepares you for the Aruba Certified Associate - Campus Access exam.
PLEASE NOTE: It may take 2-3 business days for your course access to be activated. You will receive an email from us with all necessary details.
Please also note that we need your HPE Learner ID for your booking. We will request this from you after your booking.
After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to:
- Explain Networking Fundamentals
- Install and configure devices running the HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch 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 the HPE Aruba Networking ESP platform and product portfolio
- Perform AP onboarding
- Explain how HPE Aruba Networking'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 HPE Aruba Networking Firewall Policies and Roles
- Perform network monitoring functions and troubleshooting
The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience with networking, and a 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 HPE Aruba Networking's Essentials eLearning series to glean knowledge on HPE Aruba Networking's Campus Access design solution.