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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Aruba
Exam Format
90 min
60
73%
Technician (entry-level)
Registration
Web based (online proctored via HPE credential management platform) or online proctoring
HPE3-U01 Exam Topics and Domains
HPE3-U01 is organized into 7 weighted domains.
1
Network Fundamentals
9%
Networking basics and topologies
Defining networking, LAN, WAN and their componentsExplain different media typesCompare Unicast, Multicast, and BroadcastConvert numbering systems / numerical conversion
- Defining networking, LAN, WAN and their components
- Explain Different Media type
- Compare Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast
- Convert Numbering Systems/ Numerical Conversion
2
Network Communications Model
20%
OSI model, encapsulation and core protocols
Explain OSI model layersDescribe the encapsulation process and headersExplain the TCP 3-way handshakeDescribe how common L2 to L7 protocols workCommon networking services
- Explain OSI model layers
- Describe the encapsulation process and headers
- Explain the TCP 3-way handshake
- Describe how common L2 to L7 protocols works
- Common Networking Services- DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SSH, FTP, LLDP, ICMP
3
Networking Devices
18%
Device roles and AOS-CX operation
Network device typesNetworking OS - AOS-CX Network Operating System
- Switches
- Routers
- Multilayer switches
- AP
- Wireless Router
- Networking OS-CX Network Operating System- CLI contexts, Show Commands
- Basic config
4
L2 Switching
12%
Layer 2 forwarding, VLANs and loops
Collision and broadcast domainsL2 devices and MAC/ARP tablesVLANs and L2 loops
- Compare and describe Collison and Broadcast domains
- Describe L2 devices
- Describe MAC address and ARP forwarding tables
- Explain MAC table-based switching
- Describe VLANs
- Explain and avoid L2 loops
5
Internetwork Communication
9%
IP addressing and routing
IP addressing and default gatewayIP routing and inter-VLAN routingIPv6 addressing
- IP Addressing
- Default Gateway
- IP Routing
- Inter-VLAN routing process
- IPv6 address describe
6
WLAN Fundamentals
23%
802.11 standards and RF fundamentals
802.11 standards and amendmentsRF communications and signal propagationRF design and antennasWLAN mobility and 802.11 frames
- 801.11 standards and amendments
- RF Communications - RF signal propagation
- RF Channels
- Interference ACI & CCI
- RF design basics
- Antenna usage and fundamentals
- RF transmit power levels
- WLAN Mobility and Roaming
- Management and control frames
- 802.11 Header
7
Deploying WLANs with HPE Aruba Networking Central
9%
Cloud management with HPE Aruba Networking Central
Network device planes and management modelsHPE Aruba Networking Central as a cloud platformWLAN deployment wizard
- Network Device planes
- Differentiate between local and server-based mgmt.
- HPE Aruba Networking Central as a Cloud-Based Mgmt platform
- HPE Aruba Networking Central requisites and communication to AP
- Stages of the HPE Aruba Networking Central wizard to deploy a WLAN
How do I earn this certification?
Passing HPE3-U01 earns the HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Technician (Aruba-ACNT) certification. It sits in the HPE Aruba Networking (campus access - wired and wireless) track.
Next Level Options
HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate (ACA) Associate-level HPE Aruba Networking credentials (campus/switching/mobility) are the typical next step after the Network Technician entry credential.
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
ACTIVE
Updates
- HPE Aruba Networking Central Domain 7 (9%) tests cloud-based management: device planes, local vs server-based management, Central prerequisites and AP communication, and the stages of the Central WLAN deployment wizard.
- AOS-CX Network Operating System Domain 3 (18%) includes AOS-CX CLI contexts, show commands, and basic configuration.
Who should take this exam?
- Introduction to HPE Aruba Networking Solutions, Rev. 22.21 (course ID 0001196344)