Building Cisco Remote Access Networks Exam
(BCRAN
642-821)
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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
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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
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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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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 |
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Describe traffic control methods used to
manage traffic flow on WAN links |
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Explain the operation of remote network
access control methods |
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Identify PPP components, and explain the
use of PPP as an access and encapsulation method |
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Describe the structure and operation of
virtual private network technologies |
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Describe the process of Network Address
Translation (NAT) |
Implementation and Operation
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Configure asynchronous modems and router
interfaces to provide network access |
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Configure an ISDN solution for remote
access |
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Configure frame relay operation and traffic
control on WAN links |
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Configure access control to manage and
limit remote access |
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Configure DSL operation using Cisco IOS |
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Configure VPN operation using Cisco IOS |
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Configure Network Address Translation (NAT) |
Planning and Design
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Design a Cisco remote access solution using
asynchronous dial-up technology |
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Plan a Cisco ISDN solution for remote
access or primary link back-up |
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Design a Cisco frame relay infrastructure
to provide access between remote network components |
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Design a solution of access control to meet
required specifications |
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Plan traffic shaping to meet required
quality of service on access links |
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshoot non-functional remote access
systems |
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Troubleshoot a VPN system |
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Troubleshoot traffic control problems on a
WAN link |
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