Aruba Certified Associate - Campus Access (Aca-Ca) Training

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.