Exam Number:
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
Exam Topics
Recommended Training
Additional Resources
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 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
Recommended Training

Building Scalable Networks ( BCRAN ) is the recommended training for this exam.
Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners—the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the List of Learning Partners for a Cisco Learning Partner nearest you.
Additional Resources

A variety of Cisco Press Self-Study titles are available for this exam. These titles can be purchased at the Cisco Marketplace , directly from Cisco Press, or wherever you purchase technical books.