MCSE Boot Camp  

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks Exam (BCRAN 642-821)
Exam Number:     642-821
Associated Certifications: CCNP
Duration: 75-90 minutes (60-70 questions)
Available Languages: English, Japanese in Japan only

 
 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.

 
 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.
 

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)

 
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)

 
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

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