This list is intended to provide a general view of the skill set required to successfully complete the specified certification exam. Topics listed are subject to change.
- Operation, Configuration, and Troubleshooting
- E-series Router Virtual Routers
- Broadband Remote Access Services (B-RAS)
- Routed and Bridged 1483
- PPP over ATM (PPPoA)
- PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
- Dynamic Configuration Mode
- Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
- E-series Router Policy Management
Operation, Configuration, and Troubleshooting
- Identify the redundancy options of an E-series Router.
- Describe the E-series Router chassis and line modules.
- Define the various switch fabrics and ATM buses.
- List the steps involved in moving a packet through the router.
- Describe how the E-series Router handles routing updates.
- List the different modes of operation.
- Describe the components of the E-series Router file system.
- Describe the steps involved in a basic configuration.
- Identify the boot options available for an E-series Router.
- Describe the capability and configuration of SNMP.
- List the steps involved in upgrading or downgrading the software on an E-series Router.
E-series Router Virtual Routers
- Identify the various uses for virtual routers.
- List the steps involved in configuring a virtual router.
- Define how to manage a virtual router.
Broadband Remote Access Services (B-RAS)
- Define the traditional Remote Access Services.
- Describe the basic components of a DSL network.
- List the various B-RAS service deployment options.
- Identify the steps to setup a basic ATM configuration.
Routed and Bridged 1483
- Identify the IP addressing options for a routed 1483 network.
- Describe the routing table constraints encountered when using routed 1483 encapsulation.
- List the steps in configuring an E-series Router to support a routed 1483 network.
- Identify the IP addressing options for a bridged 1483 network.
- Describe the routing table constraints encountered when using bridged 1483 encapsulation.
- Define the components of DHCP and how it is used.
- List the steps in configuring an E-series Router to support a bridged 1483 network.
PPP over ATM (PPPoA)
- Describe the processing of a PPP packet.
- Define the Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) option available for the E-series Router.
- Identify the configuration steps involved in setting up authentication options.
- List the options available for assigning an IP address to an interface.
- Describe how virtual routers are used in a PPPoA service.
- Identify the steps involved in configuring PPPoA.
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
- Describe the components of a PPP over Ethernet service.
- Define the PPP over Ethernet Discovery Stage including the various message types.
- Identify the steps for configuring PPPoE using a DSL network.
- Identify the steps for configuring PPPoE using a metro Ethernet network.
Dynamic Configuration Mode
- Describe the profile configuration utilities available for each B-RAS service offering.
- List the services available for use with the autoconfig command.
- Describe how a profile is used to describe and define an interface.
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
- Describe the applications for using L2TP as a Virtual Private Network technology.
- Describe the operation of the L2TP Access Concentrator.
- Describe the operation of the L2TP Network Server.
- List the steps for establishing an L2TP tunnel.
- List the steps for establishing an L2TP session.
- Identify the steps for configuring the E-series Router as an LAC.
- Identify the steps for configuring the E-series Router as an LNS.
E-series Router Policy Management
- Identify the components involved in classifying a packet for policy management.
- Describe the functionality and configuration of rate limit profiles.
- Define the function of a policy list.
