Aruba Mobility

IT professionals who want to master Aruba’s wireless LAN (WLAN) technologies and mobility solutions.

The Aruba Mobility course is a comprehensive 40-hour, live virtual training designed for network engineers, administrators, and IT professionals who want to master Aruba’s wireless LAN (WLAN) technologies and mobility solutions. Led by a certified instructor in an interactive, hands-on environment, participants will gain the skills to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Aruba wireless networks using ArubaOS and Mobility Controllers.

This training covers topics aligned with the Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) and Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) certifications, providing participants with the technical expertise required to design and deploy scalable, secure, and high-performing wireless networks in enterprise environments.

Participants will work through guided labs, scenario-based discussions, and practical exercises simulating real-world challenges to ensure deep comprehension and readiness for Aruba certification exams.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand Aruba architecture, components, and network topology
• Configure and manage Aruba Mobility Controllers and Access Points
• Implement and secure wireless client connectivity
• Apply RF optimization and spectrum analysis techniques
• Integrate authentication and access control with ClearPass
• Troubleshoot common WLAN and mobility issues using Aruba tools

Course Features:

• Live instructor-led virtual format (40 hours total)
• Hands-on labs using Aruba Mobility Controller and Access Points
• Exam voucher included (optional add-on)
• Class guaranteed to run — no cancellations due to low enrollment
• Access to alumni LinkedIn group for career networking and job opportunities
• Certificate of completion provided

5-Day Course Agenda (40 Hours Total)

Day 1 – Introduction & Core Architecture (8 hours)

• Welcome, course overview, and lab setup
• Overview of Aruba wireless solutions and architecture
• Aruba Mobility Controller (MC) and Access Point (AP) fundamentals
• Controller discovery and licensing
• WLAN topology and SSID configuration
• Lab: Basic controller and AP setup, SSID creation

Day 2 – WLAN Configuration & Client Connectivity (8 hours)

• VLANs, DHCP, and IP addressing for WLANs
• AP groups, profiles, and WLAN provisioning
• ARM (Adaptive Radio Management) and RF optimization
• Roaming concepts and Layer 2/3 mobility
• Lab: Multi-SSID configuration and client connectivity tests

Day 3 – Authentication, Security & Access Control (8 hours)

• Authentication overview (Open, PSK, 802.1X)
• Role-based access control and user policies
• ClearPass integration for authentication and authorization
• Firewall policies and dynamic segmentation
• Lab: Configure WPA2-Enterprise with ClearPass and role-based access

Day 4 – Troubleshooting, Monitoring & Optimization (8 hours)

• Monitoring WLAN health and client sessions
• Troubleshooting connectivity, roaming, and authentication
• Using Aruba AirWave and CLI tools for analysis
• Spectrum analysis and interference mitigation
• Lab: Common troubleshooting exercises

Day 5 – Advanced Features, Design, and Review (8 hours)

• Multi-controller and multi-site deployments
• Redundancy, clustering, and high availability
• Mobility master and configuration hierarchy
• Design best practices and exam preparation review
• Lab: End-to-end configuration and final review
• Q&A and course wrap-up

Who Should Attend

• Network engineers and administrators
• WLAN and mobility specialists
• IT professionals preparing for Aruba ACMA or ACMP certification
• Professionals responsible for wireless network deployment or troubleshooting

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs)
• Familiarity with wireless technologies and authentication concepts

Certification Alignment

This course aligns with the following certifications:

• Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA)
• Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)