Aruba Certified Associate - Campus Access (Aca-Ca) Training
Published 7/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 8.55 GB | Duration: 13h 3m
Published 7/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 8.55 GB | Duration: 13h 3m
Master the Foundations of Aruba Wired and Wireless Networking for Enterprise Campus Access
What you'll learn
Deploy a small/medium campus network end-to-end (switch → AP → Central).
Optimize RF using basic survey data and AirMatch/channel plans.
Monitor & Troubleshoot with Central AI, CLI debugs and packet captures.
Interpret Logs / Metrics to perform root-cause analysis of DHCP, AAA, CCI, DFS or cabling faults.
Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites to take the HPE6-A85 exam training course. It is open to anyone interested in Aruba networking technologies or those beginning their networking careers. is ideal for entry-level network engineers and IT professionals who want to validate their knowledge of Aruba wired and wireless networking fundamentals in campus access environments.
Description
The Aruba Certified Associate – Campus Access (ACA-CA) course is designed for IT professionals and network engineers looking to build foundational knowledge in enterprise campus networking using Aruba’s wired and wireless solutions. This comprehensive training introduces learners to key networking concepts, including Layer 2 switching, wireless LAN architecture, IP addressing, VLANs, and network access control, all within the context of Aruba’s modern infrastructure platforms.Through a blend of theory, hands-on labs, and practical examples, this course equips participants with the essential skills needed to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Aruba AOS-CX switches, Aruba Central, Instant Access Points, and Aruba gateways. It serves as the official preparation for the HPE6-A85 certification exam and lays the groundwork for advanced Aruba certifications.Key Topics CoveredCampus network architecture and Aruba’s roleSwitching and wireless fundamentalsVLANs, trunking, and Layer 2 protocolsConfiguring and managing Aruba AOS-CX switchesOverview of Aruba Central cloud managementAccess Points and WLAN deployment basicsUser authentication and access security conceptsTroubleshooting tools and workflowsWho Should EnrollEntry-level network engineers and support staffIT technicians working in Aruba-based environmentsStudents beginning a career in enterprise networkingProfessionals preparing for the HPE6-A85 (ACA-CA) certificationPrerequisitesBasic understanding of IP networking concepts (OSI model, TCP/IP, DHCP, etc.)No prior Aruba experience required
Overview
Section 1: Networking Fundamentals
Lecture 1 A computing network: what is it?
Lecture 2 Categories for networks
Lecture 3 What is meant by a protocol?
Lecture 4 OSI Model & its Characteristics
Lecture 5 Encapsulation and Decapsulation Process
Lecture 6 About Protocol Data Units
Lecture 7 Maximum transmission unit (MTU)
Lecture 8 Types of Network cables
Lecture 9 Using Wireless connection
Lecture 10 Duplex communication system
Lecture 11 Types of computing communications
Lecture 12 TCP IP Model
Lecture 13 Difference between TCP/IP and OSI Model
Lecture 14 TCP 3 way Handshake Process
Lecture 15 TCP Header
Lecture 16 UDP Header
Lecture 17 Ethernet
Lecture 18 Ethernet Frame Format
Lecture 19 IPv4 Header
Section 2: AOS-CX Switching Concepts
Lecture 20 In Band and Out of Band Management
Lecture 21 Management Port
Lecture 22 Port Numbering
Lecture 23 Prompt Modes
Lecture 24 Context Sensitive Help & CLI Shortcuts
Lecture 25 Most Used Show commands
Lecture 26 Configuration file management
Lecture 27 Snapshot of Switch runn Config - Checkpoint
Lecture 28 Checking the operation of AOS-CX Switch
Lecture 29 Hostname configuration
Lecture 30 Configuration of Management Interface
Lecture 31 Checking Interface Status
Lecture 32 Overview of VLANs
Lecture 33 Initial VLAN Configuration
Lecture 34 Configuring Access ports
Lecture 35 IEEE 802.1q Tagging
Lecture 36 Configuring Trunk Ports
Lecture 37 Native Vlan
Lecture 38 Mac Address Table
Lecture 39 Types of Multi-Layer interfaces
Lecture 40 Address Resolution Protocol
Lecture 41 LLDP & LLDP-MED
Lecture 42 Operation of LLDP
Lecture 43 LLDP Configuration
Lecture 44 ICMP Overview
Lecture 45 Traceroute Overview
Lecture 46 Link aggregation Overview
Lecture 47 Matching parameters for LAG
Lecture 48 LAG Types
Lecture 49 LAG Configuration
Lecture 50 Troubleshoot a LAG
Section 3: IP Fundamentals
Lecture 51 Introduction to IP Addressing
Lecture 52 ipv4 Address Types
Lecture 53 Prefix Lengths
Lecture 54 What is IP routing and its Importance
Lecture 55 IP routes
Lecture 56 default gateway
Lecture 57 Inter-Vlan Routing
Lecture 58 DHCP Relay - IP Helper
Lecture 59 AOS-CX Route Types
Lecture 60 Understand Static routing
Lecture 61 Administrative distance
Lecture 62 Introduction to dynamic Routing
Lecture 63 Interior & Exterior Gateway Protocols
Lecture 64 distance vector routing protocols
Lecture 65 Link State routing protocols
Lecture 66 Introduction to OSPF
Lecture 67 OSPF Areas
Lecture 68 Types of OSPF Areas
Lecture 69 OSPF Network Types
Lecture 70 OSPF LSA's
Lecture 71 OSPF Path Selection
Lecture 72 Ospf convergance
Lecture 73 Equal Cost Multi-Path
Lecture 74 OSPF Passive Interfaces
Lecture 75 OSPF Configuration Lab
Section 4: Redundancy In Network
Lecture 76 Redundancy, Layer 2 loops, Broadcast Storms & Multiple frame copies
Lecture 77 Overview of Spanning Tree
Lecture 78 Types of Spanning tree
Lecture 79 RSTP and its components
Lecture 80 Spanning tree Operations
Lecture 81 MSTP
Lecture 82 MSTP Configuration
Lecture 83 Bpdu Protection
Lecture 84 Loop Protection
Lecture 85 First Hop Redundancy Protocol
Lecture 86 VRRP Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
Lecture 87 Comparison between VRRP & switch virtualisation
Lecture 88 Comparison between VSX & VSF
Section 5: Aruba Solutions
Lecture 89 Aruba Edge Services Platform
Lecture 90 Aruba CX Product Portfolio
Lecture 91 Aruba WLAN portfolio
Lecture 92 Aruba Gateways
Lecture 93 AOS 10 Architecture
Lecture 94 Comparison Between AOS8 and AOS 10
Lecture 95 Introduction to Aruba Central
Lecture 96 Aruba Clearpass Overview
Section 6: Aruba Central
Lecture 97 Workflow for Device Onboarding
Lecture 98 Adding devices to Aruba Central
Lecture 99 Aruba Activate
Lecture 100 Aruba Cloud Based Management Flow
Lecture 101 Aruba Central Licensing
Lecture 102 Aruba Central Groups
Lecture 103 Groups Management
Lecture 104 Aruba Central and AP communication
Section 7: AOS-CX Device Profiles
Lecture 105 Introduction to Profiling
Lecture 106 Provisioning of Device
Section 8: WLAN Fundamentals
Lecture 107 WLAN Organisations
Lecture 108 2.4 Ghz Band and channels
Lecture 109 5 Ghz Band and channels
Lecture 110 channel bonding
Lecture 111 Milliwatts and dBm
Lecture 112 Signal to Noise Ratio
Lecture 113 Types of Antenna
Lecture 114 Mounting options for AP Antenna
Lecture 115 MU-MIMO
Lecture 116 Basic Service Set & Extended Service Set
Lecture 117 802.11 client roaming
Lecture 118 802.11 frame Types
Lecture 119 AP Communication Process
Lecture 120 Channel Utilization
Lecture 121 RF WLAN Interferers
Lecture 122 Airmatch
Lecture 123 ClientMatch
Lecture 124 Aruba Guest Access solution
Lecture 125 Captive Portal Authentication
Lecture 126 Wlan Security
Section 9: Monitoring & Maitainence
Lecture 127 Monitoring with Aruba Central
Lecture 128 Firmware Upgrade with Aruba Central
Lecture 129 Ap Live Upgrade
Lecture 130 Airmatch Partitions and Live Upgrade
Lecture 131 SNMP Overview
Lecture 132 SNMP Versions
Lecture 133 AI Insights Overview
Lecture 134 Alerts and Events Dashboard
Lecture 135 Reports Dashboard
Lecture 136 UXI and Its components
Section 10: Troubleshooting
Lecture 137 Aruba CX Password Recovery
Lecture 138 Aruba AP password reset procedure
Lecture 139 Aruba CX Switch logs
Lecture 140 Aruba Central troubleshooting tools
he Aruba Certified Associate – Campus Access (HPE6-A85) certification course is designed for individuals starting their journey in enterprise networking, particularly in environments using Aruba wired and wireless technologies. It focuses on campus access networks, which include edge switching, wireless access points, and user access control.