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Exam Information
Official specifications published by RUCKUS Networks
Exam Format
120 min
60
64%
Professional
Registration
$150 USD
Exam Studio (Remote Proctoring) or online proctoring
Validity
3 years
Retake the RCNI exam before expiration; Complete continuing education requirements (if available); Upgrade to higher-level RUCKUS certification
RCNI Exam Topics and Domains
RCNI is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Link aggregation, Logging, Advanced routing, Attack mitigation, and more.
1
Foundational Networking Concepts
20%
VLAN Design and Configuration
VLAN fundamentals and design principles
- Design and implement VLAN configurations for network segmentation
- Configure trunk ports and access ports appropriately
- Understand VLAN tagging and untagging mechanisms
STP and Loop Prevention Protocols
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) operations
- Configure and verify STP/RSTP/MSTP on ICX switches
- Implement loop prevention mechanisms
- Troubleshoot spanning tree convergence issues
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Requirements
PoE standards and power budgeting
- Understand PoE standards and power requirements
- Configure PoE settings on ICX switches
- Monitor and troubleshoot PoE power delivery
Basic LAN Concepts
Ethernet fundamentals and technologies
- Understand basic LAN concepts and Ethernet operations
- Configure Layer 2 switch interfaces
- Troubleshoot common LAN connectivity issues
Layer 3 Routing Configurations
IP routing fundamentals
- Configure basic Layer 3 routing on ICX switches
- Implement inter-VLAN routing
- Understand routing protocol fundamentals
Basic QoS Concepts
Quality of Service fundamentals
- Understand basic QoS concepts and mechanisms
- Configure QoS policies on ICX switches
- Prioritize traffic based on application requirements
2
RUCKUS Products & Solutions
20%
ICX Product Line
ICX switch models and capabilitiesICX software managementStacking capabilities of the ICX
- Identify appropriate ICX models for different deployment scenarios
- Understand ICX software management and upgrade procedures
- Configure and manage ICX stacks
3
ICX Solution Implementation
45%
Knowledge of PoE Configuration
PoE implementation on ICX switches
- Configure PoE settings on ICX switch ports
- Implement power priority and allocation policies
- Monitor and troubleshoot PoE delivery
Using Layer 2/3 Protocols and ICX Services
Advanced Layer 2 protocolsAdvanced Layer 3 services
- Configure advanced Layer 2 protocols on ICX switches
- Implement Layer 3 routing protocols
- Use ICX services for network management and troubleshooting
Configuring/Verifying IPv4 or IPv6 Addressing
IP addressing on switch interfaces
- Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addresses on ICX switch interfaces
- Implement DHCP services
- Verify IP addressing and connectivity
Methods to Manage an ICX Switch
ICX management interfaces and protocolsICX management using SmartZone
- Configure various management access methods for ICX switches
- Implement secure management practices
- Integrate ICX switches with SmartZone for centralized management
Configuring Multicast and Security Features
Multicast configurationSecurity feature implementation
- Configure multicast features on ICX switches
- Implement comprehensive security features
- Protect network against common Layer 2 attacks
4
ICX Solution Troubleshooting
15%
Basic Networking Troubleshooting
Systematic troubleshooting methodologyCommon ICX troubleshooting scenarios
- Apply systematic troubleshooting methodology to network issues
- Use ICX diagnostic commands effectively
- Identify and resolve common ICX switch problems
Performing ICX Switch Recovery
Switch recovery proceduresStack recovery procedures
- Perform password recovery on ICX switches
- Recover switches from boot failures
- Restore configurations and images
- Recover ICX stacks from failures
How do I earn this certification?
Passing RCNI earns the RUCKUS Certified Networking Implementer certification. It sits in the RUCKUS Wired Networking track.
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Announcement date: 2024
Updates
- RUCKUS ICX Switch Product Line Comprehensive coverage of all current ICX models and capabilities
- FastIron Operating System 8.0.95
- SmartZone Integration
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by RUCKUS ICX implementers and Network engineers.
- 5+ years of network experience/exposure
- Understanding of advanced network Layer 2/3 protocols
- Basic network troubleshooting skills and experience
- Familiarity with Ruckus ICX switches