Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (642-821)

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, Implementation and Operation, Planning and Design, and Troubleshooting. 

Exam Objectives and Sub-Objectives:

The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the BCRAN exam.

1. 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)

2. 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)  

3. 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

4. Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot non-functional remote access systems
• Troubleshoot a VPN system
• Troubleshoot traffic control problems on a WAN link

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