{"course":{"productid":30799,"modality":1,"active":true,"language":"en","title":"Campus Access Fundamentals","productcode":"ACAF","vendorcode":"AA","vendorname":"Aruba","fullproductcode":"AA-ACAF","courseware":{"has_ekit":false,"has_printkit":true,"language":""},"url":"https:\/\/portal.flane.ch\/course\/aruba-acaf","objective":"<p>After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain Networking Fundamentals<\/li><li>Install and configure devices running the ArubaOS-CX Network Operating System<\/li><li>Describe and configure VLANs<\/li><li>Explain, describe and configure Spanning Tree Protocol<\/li><li>Understand when to use VRRP and how to configure it<\/li><li>Explain and configure Link Aggregation<\/li><li>Understand and configure IP Routing<\/li><li>Understand and configure OSPFv2 &ndash; Single Area<\/li><li>Describe and configure Switch Stacking using VSF<\/li><li>Describe Aruba ESP platform and product portfolio<\/li><li>Perform AP onboarding<\/li><li>Explain how Aruba&#039;s wireless networking solutions meet customers&rsquo; requirements<\/li><li>Explain fundamental WLAN technologies, RF concepts, and 802.11 Standards<\/li><li>Recognize and explain Radio Frequency Bands and channels, and the standards used to regulate them<\/li><li>Describe the concept of radio frequency coverage and interference and successful implementation and diagnosis of WLAN systems<\/li><li>Identify and differentiate antenna technology options to ensure optimal coverage in various deployment scenarios<\/li><li>Describe RF power technology including, signal strength, how it is measured and why it is critical in designing wireless networks<\/li><li>Control secure access to the WLAN using Aruba Firewall Policies and Roles<\/li><li>Perform network monitoring functions and troubleshooting<\/li><\/ul>","essentials":"<p>It is recommended that candidates have foundational networking experience or attend Aruba&#039;s Essentials eLearning series to glean knowledge on Aruba&#039;s Campus Access design solution.<\/p>","audience":"<p>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.<\/p>","contents":"<h5>Networking Fundamentals<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Defines networking, LAN, WAN and their components<\/li><li>Explains OSI model &amp; encapsulation<\/li><li>Discusses different types of physical media<\/li><li>Compares unicast, multicast, and broadcast<\/li><li>Explains TCP\/IP stack<\/li><li>Discusses different types of networking devices<\/li><\/ul><h5>Switching Fundamentals<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Explains how to connect to and access a switch<\/li><li>Describes initial switch setup<\/li><li>Describes how to and configure VLANs, tagging, and IP addressing<\/li><li>Explains how to use LLDP and ICMP for network discovery and diagnosis<\/li><li>Explains how to configure link aggregation to improve performance\/resiliency<\/li><\/ul><h5>Basic IP Setup<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Discusses Inter-VLAN routing<\/li><li>Explains DHCP relay<\/li><li>Discusses static IP routing<\/li><li>Explains how to configure single-area OSPF<\/li><\/ul><h5>Network Redundancy<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Discusses Spanning Tree<\/li><li>Explains VRRP and VSX<\/li><\/ul><h5>VSF<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Describes VSF<\/li><li>Explains how to configure VSF<\/li><li>Describes Auto-VSF<\/li><li>Explains VSF MAD<\/li><\/ul><h5>Introduction to Aruba Solutions<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Discusses ESP<\/li><li>Introduces Aruba switching products<\/li><li>Introduces Aruba WLAN portfolio<\/li><li>Introduces to Aruba Central<\/li><li>Introduces to Aruba ClearPass<\/li><\/ul><h5>Central for Device Management<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Explains how to perform device onboarding<\/li><li>Describes how to create Central Groups<\/li><li>Describes UI config mode<\/li><li>Describes template config mode<\/li><li>Describes Central licensing<\/li><\/ul><h5>Device Profiling and AP onboarding<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Describes the use of device profiling<\/li><li>Describes LLDP and MAC profiling<\/li><li>Explains how to connect AP to Aruba Central<\/li><li>Explains how to perform initial AP setup<\/li><\/ul><h5>WLAN Fundamentals<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Describe the fundamentals of 802.11, RF frequencies and channels<\/li><li>Explain RF Patterns and coverage including SNR<\/li><li>Roaming Standards and QOS requirements<\/li><li>Describe aspects of RF design<\/li><li>Explains how to configure WLANs<\/li><\/ul><h5>Implementing Secure WLANs<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Explain AAA<\/li><li>Describe 802.1X authentication<\/li><li>Explain how to configure secure WLANs<\/li><li>Discuss roles and access rules<\/li><\/ul><h5>Guest Access<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Describe guest access<\/li><li>Explain how to setup captive portal authentication<\/li><li>Describe how to configure guest WLANs<\/li><\/ul><h5>WLAN Security<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Describe WLAN security<\/li><li>Explain certificates<\/li><li>Describe cloud authentication<\/li><\/ul><h5>Monitoring and Maintenance<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Explains the use Aruba Central monitoring capabilities<\/li><li>Describe how to identify LED status<\/li><li>Explain how to perform firmware upgrades<\/li><li>Describe how to enable SNMP on devices<\/li><li>Describe AI Insights<\/li><li>Describe Alerts &amp; Reports<\/li><li>Explain UXI<\/li><\/ul><h5>Troubleshooting<\/h5><ul>\n<li>Describe how to perform password recovery and factory reset procedures<\/li><li>Explain Central connectivity troubleshooting<\/li><li>Describe how to enable spectrum analysis<\/li><li>Explore Central Troubleshooting tools<\/li><\/ul>","summary":"<p>This course teaches you the fundamental knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using Aruba&#039;s wired, wireless, security and management technologies. 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.<\/p>","objective_plain":"After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to:\n\n\n- Explain Networking Fundamentals\n- Install and configure devices running the ArubaOS-CX Network Operating System\n- Describe and configure VLANs\n- Explain, describe and configure Spanning Tree Protocol\n- Understand when to use VRRP and how to configure it\n- Explain and configure Link Aggregation\n- Understand and configure IP Routing\n- Understand and configure OSPFv2 \u2013 Single Area\n- Describe and configure Switch Stacking using VSF\n- Describe Aruba ESP platform and product portfolio\n- Perform AP onboarding\n- Explain how Aruba's wireless networking solutions meet customers\u2019 requirements\n- Explain fundamental WLAN technologies, RF concepts, and 802.11 Standards\n- Recognize and explain Radio Frequency Bands and channels, and the standards used to regulate them\n- Describe the concept of radio frequency coverage and interference and successful implementation and diagnosis of WLAN systems\n- Identify and differentiate antenna technology options to ensure optimal coverage in various deployment scenarios\n- Describe RF power technology including, signal strength, how it is measured and why it is critical in designing wireless networks\n- Control secure access to the WLAN using Aruba Firewall Policies and Roles\n- Perform network monitoring functions and troubleshooting","essentials_plain":"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.","audience_plain":"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.","contents_plain":"Networking Fundamentals\n\n\n- Defines networking, LAN, WAN and their components\n- Explains OSI model & encapsulation\n- Discusses different types of physical media\n- Compares unicast, multicast, and broadcast\n- Explains TCP\/IP stack\n- Discusses different types of networking devices\nSwitching Fundamentals\n\n\n- Explains how to connect to and access a switch\n- Describes initial switch setup\n- Describes how to and configure VLANs, tagging, and IP addressing\n- Explains how to use LLDP and ICMP for network discovery and diagnosis\n- Explains how to configure link aggregation to improve performance\/resiliency\nBasic IP Setup\n\n\n- Discusses Inter-VLAN routing\n- Explains DHCP relay\n- Discusses static IP routing\n- Explains how to configure single-area OSPF\nNetwork Redundancy\n\n\n- Discusses Spanning Tree\n- Explains VRRP and VSX\nVSF\n\n\n- Describes VSF\n- Explains how to configure VSF\n- Describes Auto-VSF\n- Explains VSF MAD\nIntroduction to Aruba Solutions\n\n\n- Discusses ESP\n- Introduces Aruba switching products\n- Introduces Aruba WLAN portfolio\n- Introduces to Aruba Central\n- Introduces to Aruba ClearPass\nCentral for Device Management\n\n\n- Explains how to perform device onboarding\n- Describes how to create Central Groups\n- Describes UI config mode\n- Describes template config mode\n- Describes Central licensing\nDevice Profiling and AP onboarding\n\n\n- Describes the use of device profiling\n- Describes LLDP and MAC profiling\n- Explains how to connect AP to Aruba Central\n- Explains how to perform initial AP setup\nWLAN Fundamentals\n\n\n- Describe the fundamentals of 802.11, RF frequencies and channels\n- Explain RF Patterns and coverage including SNR\n- Roaming Standards and QOS requirements\n- Describe aspects of RF design\n- Explains how to configure WLANs\nImplementing Secure WLANs\n\n\n- Explain AAA\n- Describe 802.1X authentication\n- Explain how to configure secure WLANs\n- Discuss roles and access rules\nGuest Access\n\n\n- Describe guest access\n- Explain how to setup captive portal authentication\n- Describe how to configure guest WLANs\nWLAN Security\n\n\n- Describe WLAN security\n- Explain certificates\n- Describe cloud authentication\nMonitoring and Maintenance\n\n\n- Explains the use Aruba Central monitoring capabilities\n- Describe how to identify LED status\n- Explain how to perform firmware upgrades\n- Describe how to enable SNMP on devices\n- Describe AI Insights\n- Describe Alerts & Reports\n- Explain UXI\nTroubleshooting\n\n\n- Describe how to perform password recovery and factory reset procedures\n- Explain Central connectivity troubleshooting\n- Describe how to enable spectrum analysis\n- Explore Central Troubleshooting tools","summary_plain":"This course teaches you the fundamental knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using Aruba's wired, wireless, security and management technologies. 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.","skill_level":"Intermediate","version":"22.41","duration":{"unit":"d","value":5,"formatted":"5 days"},"pricelist":{"List Price":{"GB":{"country":"GB","currency":"GBP","taxrate":20,"price":2830},"IL":{"country":"IL","currency":"ILS","taxrate":17,"price":10930},"PL":{"country":"PL","currency":"EUR","taxrate":23,"price":3000},"SI":{"country":"SI","currency":"EUR","taxrate":20,"price":3300},"FR":{"country":"FR","currency":"EUR","taxrate":19.6,"price":3600},"DE":{"country":"DE","currency":"EUR","taxrate":19,"price":4950},"AT":{"country":"AT","currency":"EUR","taxrate":20,"price":4950},"SE":{"country":"SE","currency":"EUR","taxrate":25,"price":4950},"CH":{"country":"CH","currency":"EUR","taxrate":8.1,"price":4950},"IT":{"country":"IT","currency":"EUR","taxrate":20,"price":3300}}},"lastchanged":"2026-02-10T12:48:51+01:00","parenturl":"https:\/\/portal.flane.ch\/swisscom\/en\/json-courses","nexturl_course_schedule":"https:\/\/portal.flane.ch\/swisscom\/en\/json-course-schedule\/30799","source_lang":"en","source":"https:\/\/portal.flane.ch\/swisscom\/en\/json-course\/aruba-acaf"}}