| Building Cisco Remote Access Networks Exam
(BCRAN 642-821) |
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| Exam
Number: |
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642-821 |
| Associated
Certifications: |
CCNP |
| Duration: |
75-90 minutes (60-70 questions) |
| Available
Languages: |
English, Japanese in Japan
only |
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| Exam Description |
BCRAN is a qualifying exam for the Cisco
Certified Network Professional CCNP® certification. The
BCRAN exam (642-821) will test materials covered under the
new Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN)
CCNP course. The exam will certify that the successful candidate
has important knowledge and skills necessary to describe,
configure, operate, and troubleshoot WAN and remote access
solutions. The exam covers topics on General knowledge of
WAN technologies, Inplementation and Operation, Planning
and Design, and Troubleshooting.
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| Exam Topics |
| The following information provides
general guidelines for the content likely to be included on
the BCRAN exam. However, other related topics may also appear
on any specific delivery of the exam. |
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| General Knowledge |
| Describe how different WAN technologies
can be used to provide remote access to a network, including
asynchronous dial-in, Frame Relay, ISDN, cable modem, and DSL |
| Describe traffic control methods used to
manage traffic flow on WAN links |
| Explain the operation of remote network
access control methods |
| Identify PPP components, and explain the
use of PPP as an access and encapsulation method |
| Describe the structure and operation of
virtual private network technologies |
| Describe the process of Network Address
Translation (NAT) |
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| Implementation and Operation |
| Configure asynchronous modems and router
interfaces to provide network access |
| Configure an ISDN solution for remote access |
| Configure frame relay operation and traffic
control on WAN links |
| Configure access control to manage and
limit remote access |
| Configure DSL operation using Cisco IOS |
| Configure VPN operation using Cisco IOS |
| Configure Network Address Translation (NAT) |
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| Planning and Design |
| Design a Cisco remote access solution using
asynchronous dial-up technology |
| Plan a Cisco ISDN solution for remote access
or primary link back-up |
| Design a Cisco frame relay infrastructure
to provide access between remote network components |
| Design a solution of access control to
meet required specifications |
| Plan traffic shaping to meet required quality
of service on access links |
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| Troubleshooting |
| Troubleshoot non-functional remote access
systems |
| Troubleshoot a VPN system |
| Troubleshoot traffic control problems on
a WAN link |
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