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Publication date : 12/05/2024

Course : Aruba - Aruba Campus Access Fundamentals (ACAF)

Official AA-ACAF course, Aruba exam preparation

Practical course - 5d - 35h00 - Ref. AC1
Price : 3690 € E.T.

Aruba - Aruba Campus Access Fundamentals (ACAF)

Official AA-ACAF course, Aruba exam preparation



With this training, you'll have the fundamental knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to configure and manage open standards-based network solutions using Aruba's wired, wireless, security and management technologies. Through a wide range of practical exercises, you will learn how to implement and validate network solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.


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Practical course in person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. AC1
  5d - 35h00
3690 € E.T.
En option :
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Certification : 460 € HT




With this training, you'll have the fundamental knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to configure and manage open standards-based network solutions using Aruba's wired, wireless, security and management technologies. Through a wide range of practical exercises, you will learn how to implement and validate network solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Explain the fundamentals of networking
Install and configure devices using the ArubaOS-CX operating system
Describing and configuring VLANs
Explain, describe and configure the Spanning Tree Protocol
Understanding when to use VRRP and how to configure it
Explain and configure link aggregation
Understanding and configuring IP routing
Understanding and configuring OSPFv2 - Single Area
Describe and configure switch stacking using VSF
Describe the ESP platform and the Aruba product range
Integration of AP
Explain how Aruba's wireless networking solutions meet customer needs
Explain fundamental WLAN technologies, RF concepts and 802.11 standards
Explain radio frequency bands and channels, and the standards used to regulate them
Describe the concept of radio frequency coverage and interference
Identify and differentiate antenna technology options
Describe RF power technology
Control secure WLAN access using Aruba firewall policies and roles
Perform network monitoring and troubleshooting functions
Describe the implementation and diagnostics of WLAN systems

Intended audience
IT professionals with over a year's experience in networking and an understanding of basic network protocols.

Prerequisites
Posséder une expérience de base en réseau ou des connaissances sur la solution Campus Acces d'Aruba.


Practical details
Teaching methods
Training in French. Official course material in digital format and in English. Good understanding of written English.

Course schedule

1
The fundamentals of networking

  • Define networking, LAN, WAN and their components.
  • Explain the OSI model and encapsulation.
  • Discuss the different types of physical media.
  • Compare unicast, multicast and broadcast.
  • Explain the TCP/IP stack.
  • Discuss the different types of network devices.

2
Switching fundamentals

  • Explain how to connect to and access a switch.
  • Describe the initial configuration of a switch.
  • Explain how to configure VLANs, tagging and IP addressing.
  • Explain how to use LLDP and ICMP for network discovery and diagnostics.
  • Explain how to configure link aggregation to improve performance/resilience.

3
Basic IP Setup

  • Explain Inter-VLAN routing.
  • Explain DHCP relay.
  • Explain static IP routing.
  • Explain how to configure single-area OSPF.

4
Network Redundancy

  • Explain Spanning Tree.
  • Explain VRRP and VSX.

5
VSF (Virtual Switching Framework)

  • Describe VSF.
  • Explain how to configure VSF.
  • Describe the Auto-VSF function.
  • Describe VSF MAD.

6
Aruba solutions overview

  • Introducing ESP.
  • Presentation of Aruba's switching products.
  • Introducing the Aruba WLAN range.
  • Introducing Aruba Central.
  • Introducing Aruba ClearPass.

7
Central for Device Management

  • Describe how to integrate peripherals.
  • Explain how to create Central Groups.
  • Describe how to configure the user interface.
  • Describe how to configure models.
  • Describe Central's licenses.

8
Device Profiling and AP onboarding

  • Describe the use of device profiling.
  • Describe LLDP and MAC profiling.
  • Explain how to connect an access point to Aruba Central.
  • Explain how to perform the initial configuration of access points.

9
WLAN fundamentals

  • Describe the basic principles of the 802.11 standard, RF frequencies and channels.
  • Explain RF and coverage models, including SNR.
  • Roaming standards and QOS requirements.
  • Describe RF design aspects.
  • Explain how to configure WLANs.

10
Implementing secure WLANs

  • Explain AAA.
  • Describe 802.1X authentication.
  • Explain how to set up secure WLANs.
  • Describe roles and access rules.

11
Guest Access

  • Describe guest access.
  • Explain how to configure captive portal authentication.
  • Describe how to configure guest WLANs.

12
WLAN security

  • Describe WLAN security.
  • Explain certificates.
  • Describe authentication in the cloud.

13
Monitoring and Maintenance

  • Explain how to use Aruba Central's monitoring features.
  • Explain how to identify LED status.
  • Explain how to perform firmware updates.
  • Explain how to enable SNMP on devices.
  • Describe IA Insights.
  • Describe alerts and reports.
  • Explain UXI.

14
Troubleshooting

  • Describe how to perform the password recovery and factory reset procedures.
  • Explain how to troubleshoot central connectivity.
  • Describe how to activate spectrum analysis.
  • Explore the plant's troubleshooting tools.


Options
Certification : 460 € HT
This course prepares you for the "HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate - Campus Access" certification.
Comment passer votre examen ?
The certification option comes in the form of a voucher or invitation that will allow you to take the exam at the end of the training course.

Dates and locations
Select your location or opt for the remote class then choose your date.
Remote class

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Date garantie en présentiel ou à distance
Session garantie

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 29 June, 14 Dec.

PARIS LA DÉFENSE
2026 : 29 June, 14 Dec.