HPE3‑U01 Aruba Certified Network Technician Exam — Overview, Ideal Candida

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HPE3‑U01 is an entry-level certification exam that validates foundational knowledge and practical skills for working with Aruba networking equipment, including wired and wireless networks. It is designed to assess a candidate's ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot Aruba networks in small to medium business environments.

Ideal For:

• Entry-level or junior network technicians working with Aruba networking gear.
• IT support staff, system administrators, or network support engineers responsible for daily network operations and maintenance.
• Individuals starting a career in enterprise networking, especially with a focus on Aruba technologies.
  
  

Exam Overview:

• Number of Questions: 60 (single-select and multi-select)
• Exam Duration: 90 minutes
• Passing Score: 73%
• Focus: Foundational networking concepts, Aruba device setup, wireless network basics, and troubleshooting skills.
  
  

Topics Covered:

• Network Fundamentals:LAN/WAN basics, media types, unicast/multicast/broadcast, number system conversions.
• Network Communications Model: OSI model, packet encapsulation, common protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SSH, FTP, ICMP), TCP handshake.
• Networking Devices: Switches, routers, wireless APs, multilayer switches; basic configuration of Aruba devices.
• Layer-2 Switching & VLANs: MAC/ARP tables, collision vs broadcast domains, VLAN configuration, trunking, avoiding switching loops.
• Wireless / Aruba WLAN Fundamentals: Access point configuration, WLAN deployment, RF fundamentals, network architecture.
• Security & Access Control: Basic ACLs, port security, authentication for wired and wireless networks.
• Network Troubleshooting & Management: Monitoring, diagnosing connectivity issues, using troubleshooting tools, and applying fixes.