Introduction to HPE Aruba Networking Solutions
Course Duration
3 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
No prior networking experience required. This course is appropriate for IT beginners.
Course Description
This course provides an easy entry point to the world of computer networking. It is geared towards students who are new to technology and/or college students. This introductory course covers the different aspects of campus access both wireless and wired methodologies. After completion of the course, the candidate will be ready to take the Aruba Certified Network Technician (ACNT) exam.
Learning Objectives
- Perform Numerical Conversions
- Analyze Packets
- Do initial switch setup
- Configure VLANs and 802.1Q
- Configure IPv4 Routing
- Deploy a WLAN
- Monitor a WLAN and wireless client
Course Outline
Course Modules
- Networking Fundamentals
- Basic Network Concepts
- What is a Computing Network?
- Network Classifications
- What is a Protocol?
- OSI Reference Model
- Encapsulation/ Layer Headers/ PDUs
- Physical media, cables
- Binary Numerical System
- Hexadecimal Numerical System
- TCP-IP
- Overview
- include how a collaboration tool (Zoom, Teams) works from a networking perspective.
- TCP/IP Stack
- Ethernet, Ethernet Frame
- IPv4 header
- TCP Header – Three-way handshake, sequence numbers, port numbers
- UDP Header
- Networking Devices – Switches, Routers, Multilayer Switches, APs, Firewalls and Servers
- Networking Services – DHCP, DNS, HTTP, Telnet and SSH, FTP
- Basic Networking with Aruba Solutions
- Network Design
- Hierarchical Models
- Aruba Switching Portfolio
- Modern Switching Requirements
- AOS-CX features, commands
- VLANs
- Collision Domain
- Broadcast Domain
- Virtual LAN
- Access Ports
- 802.1Q & Trunk Ports
- Forwarding Tables (MAC and ARP)
- Frame delivery
- IPv4 Routing
- IPv4 Addressing
- Network Mask
- Routing Introduction
- Default Gateway
- Inter-VLAN Routing
- IP Routing Table
- Packet Delivery
- WLAN Introduction
- Networking Comparison: Wired vs Wireless
- WLAN Organizations
- Radio Frequency Communications (Antenna types, 802.11 Standards, and Sources of interference)
- Data Rates
- WLAN Theory
- Terminology
- Roaming
- WLAN Architecture
- Coverage
- WLAN Security
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend Introduction to HPE Aruba Networking Solutions?
This course is designed for beginners new to networking, including help desk staff, junior IT professionals, and students looking to establish a foundation in computer networking using Aruba products.
What does this course cover?
The course covers networking fundamentals including OSI model, IP addressing, VLANs, basic switching and routing, and hands-on experience with initial Aruba device configuration.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers this course as live remote online instruction with a certified Aruba instructor.
How do I register?
IT Dojo training is employer-sponsored. Contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656.