Aruba Certified Associate (ACA)
Learn Aruba enterprise networking technologies including wireless, switching, and Aruba OS fundamentals.
Enterprise Wireless & Switching
Master Aruba's leading enterprise networking platform with hands-on labs on real wireless controllers and switches.
Course Overview
This comprehensive Aruba Certified Associate (ACA) training course equips you with the essential knowledge to design, deploy, and manage Aruba enterprise networking solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience with Aruba switches and wireless controllers, preparing you for real-world networking environments.
Whether you're looking to specialize in enterprise wireless or switching, this course provides the foundation needed for professional certification and career advancement in the Aruba ecosystem.
What You'll Learn
Aruba CX switching (6200/6300/6400) and access points
VLANs, 802.1Q, link aggregation (LACP), and STP/RSTP
Layer 3: inter-VLAN routing (SVI), static routing, OSPF introduction
Wireless fundamentals: SSID, BSSID, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, RF concepts, AP modes
Aruba Central: ZTP, cloud monitoring, GUI configuration, firmware upgrades
Security: WPA2/WPA3, AAA, captive portal, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SNMP
CLI troubleshooting: ping, traceroute, interface issues, VLAN and STP debugging
Curriculum Structure
- OSI Model & TCP/IP Model
- IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- ARP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS
- Unicast, broadcast, multicast, basic routing concepts
- Aruba product portfolio
- Aruba CX switches (6200/6300/6400)
- Aruba access points and Aruba Central cloud platform
- Intro to Aruba ClearPass
- Ethernet fundamentals and MAC address table
- VLANs: access and trunk ports, 802.1Q tagging
- Inter-switch connectivity and link aggregation (LACP)
- STP and RSTP concepts
- Root bridge election, port roles and states
- Loop prevention techniques
- Inter-VLAN routing (SVI)
- Static routing and default route
- Introduction to OSPF
- WLAN basics: SSID, BSSID
- Frequency bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- RF concepts: dBm, SNR
- AP modes, client association, and roaming
- Device onboarding with ZTP
- Monitoring and dashboards
- Configuration via GUI and firmware upgrade
- Alerts and logs
- Authentication and authorization
- WLAN security: WPA2/WPA3
- Captive portal basics and intro to AAA
- DHCP server and relay, DNS basics
- NTP and SNMP basics
- CLI troubleshooting and log debugging
- Ping, traceroute, interface issues
- VLAN and STP issue resolution
Hands-On Tools & Labs
Aruba Switches
Aruba AP Controllers
Aruba OS CLI
Network Management Tools
Get practical experience with Aruba equipment configuration, wireless deployment, and network troubleshooting in our dedicated lab environment.
Target Job Roles & Salaries
Wireless Support Engineer
Avg. ₹3.5 LPA - ₹5.5 LPA
Deploy and support enterprise WLAN infrastructure using Aruba access points and controllers.
Aruba Network Associate
Avg. ₹4.0 LPA - ₹6.0 LPA
Manage Aruba switching and wireless networks in mid-sized organizations.
Infrastructure Support Engineer
Avg. ₹4.5 LPA - ₹6.5 LPA
Provide tier-2/3 support for Aruba-based network infrastructure.
