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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Huawei
Exam Format
90 min
60-70
600
Associate
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English (ENU), Chinese (CHS), Spanish, Russian +1 more
Validity
3 years
Pass any HCIA-level exam before certification expires; Pass HCIP-level exam in the same track; Pass HCIE-level exam in the same track
H12-811 Exam Topics and Domains
H12-811 is organized into 10 weighted domains. Expect to work with DHCP, FTP, TCP, UDP, and more.
1
Data communication and network basics
8%
Basic Knowledge of Routing and Switching
Routing and switching fundamentals
- Understand basic routing and switching concepts
- Identify differences between routers and switches
Basic network concepts, IP network architecture, and standardization organizations and protocols
Network fundamentals and standards
- Describe basic network concepts
- Identify major standardization organizations
OSI and TCP/IP protocol models, functions of each layer, and packet encapsulation
OSI Reference ModelTCP/IP Model
- Describe OSI and TCP/IP models
- Explain packet encapsulation process
ARP Principles
Address Resolution Protocol
- Explain ARP operation principles
- Troubleshoot ARP-related issues
TCP/UDP Principles
TCP ProtocolUDP Protocol
- Compare TCP and UDP protocols
- Identify appropriate protocol for scenarios
Data Forwarding Process
Packet forwarding mechanisms
- Describe data forwarding process
- Differentiate switching vs routing
Basic Concepts and Life Cycle of Campus Network
Campus network architecture
- Understand campus network concepts
- Describe network lifecycle phases
Basic Principles and Operations of the VRP
Versatile Routing Platform
- Navigate VRP operating system
- Perform basic device configurations
2
Build an IP network with interconnection and interworking
27%
IPv4 basics (basic concepts, address classification, and subnet division)
IPv4 addressing
- Calculate subnet addresses
- Design IP addressing schemes
- Apply VLSM techniques
Basics of IP Routing and Forwarding Principles of Layer 3 Devices
IP routing fundamentals
- Understand routing table structure
- Explain routing decision process
Principles of static routing, basic principles of OSPF protocol, and implementation in VRP
Static RoutingOSPF Protocol Basics
- Configure static routing
- Implement OSPF in single and multi-area designs
- Troubleshoot OSPF neighbor adjacencies
How to use static route and OSPF technologies to build small-sized routing network in Huawei Router
Practical routing implementation
- Build small-scale routed networks
- Configure and verify routing protocols on Huawei devices
3
Ethernet switching network construction
28%
Ethernet technology and basic principles of switches
Ethernet fundamentals
- Describe Ethernet technology
- Explain switch MAC learning and forwarding
STP, RSTP, and VLAN Principles and Implementation in the VRP
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)VLAN Technology
- Configure and troubleshoot STP/RSTP
- Design and implement VLANs
- Configure trunk and access ports on Huawei switches
Basic principles and configuration of technologies such as link aggregation and stacking
Link Aggregation (Eth-Trunk)Switch Stacking
- Implement link aggregation for redundancy and bandwidth
- Understand switch stacking concepts
How to use technologies such as STP, RSTP, and VLAN to build a small-scale switching network
Practical switching network design
- Build small-scale campus switching networks
- Integrate VLANs and spanning tree protocols
4
Cyber security infrastructure and network access
8%
Basic Principles and Configuration Methods of ACLs
Access Control Lists
- Configure ACLs for traffic filtering
- Apply ACLs to interface directions
AAA Principles and Application Scenarios
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
- Understand AAA concepts
- Identify AAA application scenarios
Basic Principles of NAT
Network Address Translation fundamentals
- Explain NAT operation principles
- Compare different NAT types
NAT Application Scenarios and Configuration Methods
Practical NAT implementation
- Configure NAT on Huawei devices
- Troubleshoot NAT issues
5
Network services and applications
5%
Basic Principles of Telnet, FTP, TFTP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, and HTTP
Remote access protocolsFile transfer protocolsDHCP ProtocolDNS ProtocolNTP ProtocolHTTP Protocol
- Understand common network service protocols
- Identify appropriate protocols for scenarios
Configuration of FTP, DHCP and Telnet
Network services configuration on VRP
- Configure network services on Huawei devices
- Verify and troubleshoot service operations
6
WLAN basics
10%
Basic Concepts of WLAN (802.11 Protocol Family, Basic Devices, and Basic Networking)
WLAN fundamentals
- Understand WLAN standards and technologies
- Identify WLAN components and topologies
WLAN Basic Working Process
WLAN operation workflow
- Describe WLAN client connection process
- Explain WLAN roaming principles
Basic WLAN Configuration
WLAN setup on Huawei devices
- Configure basic WLAN on Huawei AC
- Verify WLAN operations
7
WAN basics
3%
Basic WAN Concepts
WAN technologies overview
- Understand basic WAN concepts
- Differentiate WAN technologies
PPP and PPPoE Configuration
Point-to-Point ProtocolPPP over Ethernet
- Configure PPP on WAN links
- Implement PPPoE for broadband connections
Basic Concepts of MPLS/SR
MPLS and Segment Routing basics
- Understand MPLS fundamentals
- Recognize Segment Routing concepts
8
Network management and O&M
3%
Basic Concepts of Network Management
Network management fundamentals
- Understand network management concepts
- Identify management functions
SNMP Protocol Basics
Simple Network Management Protocol
- Explain SNMP operation principles
- Compare SNMP versions
Basic Concepts of Huawei SDN Solution
Huawei SDN overview
- Understand SDN fundamentals
- Recognize Huawei SDN solutions
9
IPv6 basics
5%
IPv6 basics (address format, packet format, and address classification)
IPv6 addressing
- Understand IPv6 address structure
- Identify IPv6 address types
IPv6 Address Configuration Method and Process
IPv6 address assignment
- Configure IPv6 addresses using different methods
- Explain NDP and ICMPv6 functions
IPv6 Static Route Configuration
IPv6 routing
- Configure IPv6 static routes
- Verify IPv6 connectivity
10
SDN and automation basics
3%
Basic SDN Concepts and Huawei Products and Solutions
Software-Defined Networking
- Understand SDN architecture
- Identify Huawei SDN products
Basic NFV Concepts and Huawei Products and Solutions
Network Functions Virtualization
- Understand NFV fundamentals
- Recognize Huawei NFV solutions
Basic Concepts of Automatic O&M
Network automation
- Understand network automation benefits
- Identify automation scenarios
Python Basics
Python programming fundamentals
- Understand basic Python programming
- Recognize Python's role in network automation
How do I earn this certification?
Passing H12-811 earns the HCIA-Datacom certification. It sits in the Datacom track.
Next Level Options
- H12-821 - HCIP-Datacom-Core Technology V1.0Professional-level core technology exam covering advanced routing, switching, multicast, IPv6, network security, and reliability • Required for HCIP-Datacom-Core Technology certification
- H12-831 - HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching TechnologyAdvanced routing and switching technologies • Requires both H12-821 and H12-831 for HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology certification
- H12-841_V1.5 - HCIP-Datacom-Campus Network Planning and Deployment V1.5 Campus network planning, design, and deployment
Alternative Paths
- H13-611 - HCIA-Storage V5.0Complementary skills for infrastructure engineers
- H13-211 - HCIA-Intelligent Computing V1.0 Expand into computing infrastructure
- H13-711 - HCIA-Security V4.0Network security specialization
- H13-821 - HCIP-Cloud Service Solutions Architect V1.0 Cloud networking and services
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2020-04-18
Updates
- SDN (Software-Defined Networking) Current focus in all levels SDN basics now account for 3% of HCIA-Datacom exam, with increased emphasis at HCIP and HCIE levels • Release date: 2020-onwards
- Network Automation and Python Python 3.x basics Python basics included in HCIA-Datacom exam under SDN and automation domain (3%) • Release date: 2020-onwards
- VXLAN Current Introduced in Datacom certification, basic concepts at HCIA level, advanced implementation at HCIP/HCIE • Release date: 2020-onwards
- Segment Routing (SR/SRv6) Current Basic concepts introduced in HCIA-Datacom exam under WAN basics domain • Release date: 2020-onwards
- IPv6 Current standard IPv6 basics account for 5% of HCIA-Datacom exam, reflecting global IPv6 adoption • Release date: Ongoing emphasis
- WLAN (802.11ax/Wi-Fi 6) Current generation WLAN basics updated to include modern standards, accounts for 10% of exam • Release date: 2020-onwards
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Entry-level network engineers and IT professionals seeking Huawei certification.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
- Familiarity with IP addressing and TCP/IP
- Understanding of OSI and TCP/IP models