The Cisco Access Routing and LAN Switching certification focuses on the ongoing need for knowledgeable networking professionals who can implement and support complex LAN and WAN networks. Cisco Access Routing and LAN Switching Specialists can scale IP addresses with advanced Network Address translation, manage network performance using queuing and compression, configure PPP, PAP, CHAP, and interVLAN routing in a network containing both routers and switchers.
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General candidates contact your Cisco Learning Partner for available training or reference Cisco Press books Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks, and Building Cisco Remote Access Networks for coverage of most exam topics. Learning Partner listings and a variety of learning resources, including many of the VoDs referenced below, are available through the Cisco Learning Connection.
Recommended VoD training (for Cisco Channel Partners only):
Cisco Product Solutions Essentials (CPSE) - LAN Products for SEs v9.0
Cisco Product Solutions Essentials (CPSE) - WAN Products for SEs v9.0
Cisco Product Solution Essentials (CPSE) 9.0: Campus LAN Solutions for SEs
Cisco SOHO & 800 Series Routers (Route Switch Specialization)
Cisco 3700 Series Router (Route Switch Specialization)
Cisco 7x00 Series
Catalyst 3550 Series Overview
Catalyst 6500 FWSM network design and config
SP - DSL Technology Essentials
RS Specialization V 2 Update (Route Switch)
Cisco Access Routing & LAN Switching Specialist Recertification
Cisco Access Routing & LAN Switching Specialist certifications are valid for two years.To recertify, either pass the current version of the exam, or pass a CCIE written exam on or after October 1, 2004.
