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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Huawei
Exam Format
90 min
90
600
Associate
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
3 years
Pass the current version of H12-211 exam before expiration; Pass any HCIP-level exam in Routing & Switching track; Pass any HCIE-level exam
H12-211 Exam Topics and Domains
H12-211 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with FTP, Huawei VRP, IPv4, IPv6, and more.
1
IP Network Principles
12%
IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting
IPv4 Address PrinciplesSubnetting and Address Design
- Understand IPv4 addressing principles and structure
- Design and implement subnetting schemes for enterprise networks
- Apply VLSM and CIDR concepts to optimize IP address allocation
VRP Commands and Basic Navigation
VRP Command Line Interface
- Master basic VRP command line navigation
- Configure Huawei devices using VRP commands
- Manage device configurations effectively
TCP/IP Protocol Suite and Applications
Ethernet and Data ForwardingTCP/IP Applications
- Understand TCP/IP protocol stack operation
- Use network diagnostic tools effectively
- Configure basic network applications and services
2
LAN Technologies
24%
LAN Switching Operations
Switch Fundamentals
- Understand Layer 2 switching principles
- Explain MAC address table operation
- Configure basic switch operations
VLAN Configuration and Implementation
VLAN PrinciplesVLAN Application and Configuration
- Understand VLAN technology and benefits
- Configure VLANs on Huawei switches
- Implement VLAN segmentation for network security
- Configure trunk links between switches
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP and RSTP)
STP Operation and ConfigurationRSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol)
- Understand STP operation and loop prevention
- Configure and verify STP on Huawei switches
- Implement RSTP for faster network convergence
- Troubleshoot spanning tree issues
Link Aggregation
Link Aggregation Application and Configuration
- Understand link aggregation benefits
- Configure Eth-Trunk on Huawei switches
- Implement LACP for dynamic link aggregation
- Optimize bandwidth utilization and redundancy
3
WAN Technologies
5%
Serial Technologies and WAN Principles
Serial Technology Principles
- Understand WAN serial technology fundamentals
- Configure serial interfaces on routers
- Distinguish between DTE and DCE roles
HDLC and PPP Encapsulation
HDLC ProtocolPPP Protocol
- Configure HDLC encapsulation on WAN links
- Implement PPP with authentication
- Troubleshoot WAN connectivity issues
- Configure multilink PPP for bandwidth aggregation
PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
PPPoE Implementation at Customer Edge
- Understand PPPoE technology and applications
- Configure PPPoE client on customer edge devices
- Implement PPPoE for broadband connectivity
- Troubleshoot PPPoE session issues
4
Routing Technologies
21%
Static Routing
Static Routing Principles
- Configure static routes on routers
- Implement default routing
- Use floating static routes for redundancy
- Understand administrative distance concept
Dynamic Routing Protocols
Routing Protocol Fundamentals
- Understand dynamic routing protocol classifications
- Compare distance vector and link-state protocols
- Explain routing protocol convergence
OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
OSPF Principles and OperationOSPF Configuration in VRPOSPF for IPv4 and IPv6
- Understand OSPF link-state routing protocol
- Configure OSPF for IPv4 and IPv6 networks
- Implement OSPF areas and hierarchy
- Troubleshoot OSPF neighbor and routing issues
- Optimize OSPF performance with authentication and tuning
5
Network Security
5%
Traffic Filtering
Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Understand ACL operation and types
- Configure ACLs for traffic filtering
- Apply ACLs to interfaces for security
- Design effective ACL policies
User Authentication and Authorization
AAA Fundamentals
- Understand AAA concepts and protocols
- Configure authentication on Huawei devices
- Implement authorization and accounting
- Use RADIUS for centralized authentication
IPsec VPN Technologies
IPsec VPN Fundamentals
- Understand IPsec VPN technology
- Configure site-to-site IPsec VPNs
- Implement encryption for secure communications
- Verify and troubleshoot VPN tunnels
Firewall Technologies
Firewall Implementation
- Understand firewall technology and types
- Configure basic firewall policies
- Implement security zones for network segmentation
- Use firewalls to protect enterprise networks
6
Network Management
5%
Network Management Protocols
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)Syslog and Network Monitoring
- Understand network management protocols
- Configure SNMP for device monitoring
- Implement syslog for centralized logging
- Use NTP for time synchronization across network
7
IPv6 Networks
25%
IPv6 Principles and Technologies
IPv6 AddressingIPv6 Protocol FeaturesIPv6 Transition Technologies
- Understand IPv6 addressing structure and types
- Configure IPv6 on network devices
- Implement IPv6 features like NDP and SLAAC
- Use transition technologies for IPv4 to IPv6 migration
IPv6 Routing
IPv6 Static RoutingOSPFv3 for IPv6
- Configure IPv6 static and default routing
- Implement OSPFv3 for IPv6 networks
- Verify IPv6 routing operation
- Troubleshoot IPv6 routing issues
IPv6 Application Services
IPv6 Services and Applications
- Configure application services for IPv6
- Ensure application compatibility with IPv6
- Use DNS for IPv6 name resolution
8
MPLS and Segment Routing
3%
MPLS Fundamentals
MPLS Principles
- Understand MPLS technology fundamentals
- Explain label switching operation
- Identify MPLS applications in enterprise networks
Segment Routing (SR)
Segment Routing Principles
- Understand segment routing principles
- Compare SR with traditional routing and MPLS
- Identify segment routing benefits
How do I earn this certification?
Passing H12-211 earns the HCIA-Routing & Switching certification. It sits in the Routing & Switching track.
Next Level Options
- H12-221 - HCIP-Routing & Switching-IERS Implementing Enterprise Routing and Switching Network
- H12-222 - HCIP-Routing & Switching-IENP Implementing Enterprise Network Platform
- H12-223 - HCIP-Routing & Switching-IEEP Implementing Enterprise Emerging Network
Alternative Paths
- H12-731 - HCIA-Security V4.0Complementary security skills for network professionals
- H12-891 - HCIA-Datacom V1.0Modern data communication focus (newer track replacing R&S)
- H12-821 - HCIA-WLAN V3.0Wireless networking specialization
- H12-841 - HCIA-Cloud Computing V4.0 Cloud infrastructure and virtualization skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-10-24
Updates
- IPv6 N/A 25% of exam weight on IPv6 topics remains highly relevant • Release date: Ongoing
- OSPF OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 Core routing protocol covered extensively in exam • Release date: N/A
- MPLS and Segment Routing N/A Introductory coverage (3%) - fundamentals only • Release date: N/A
- Huawei VRP Latest VRP versions VRP command syntax is fundamental to exam success • Release date: Ongoing updates
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network engineers seeking entry-level certification and IT professionals transitioning to networking roles.
- Basic understanding of computer networks
- Familiarity with TCP/IP fundamentals
- Basic knowledge of routing and switching concepts