HP0-Y33: IMPLEMENTING HP WIRELESS NETWORKS

HP0-Y33: IMPLEMENTING HP WIRELESS NETWORKS HP Networking Exam preparation guide

HP0-Y33: IMPLEMENTING HP WIRELESS NETWORKS HP Networking Exam preparation guide Overview Requirements for successful completion This guide helps you to study for the Implementing HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y33) exam. You can benefit from this guide whether you are attempting to expand your existing HP certification or you have a former H3C or a Cisco background and want to get certified with HP. To pass this exam, you must demonstrate that you understand wireless technologies in depth and can implement a variety of wireless solutions using HP E-MSM and HP A-Series wireless products. For example, you should be able to install APs, discover the APs with a wireless controller, and configure basic wireless services using the controller 2

Table of Contents Overview... 2 Table of Contents... 3 Why take this exam?... 4 HP ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification... 4 Path 1... 4 Path 2... 4 Path 3... 4 Path 4... 5 HP Master ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification... 6 Path 1... 6 Path 2... 6 Path 3... 6 Who should take the exam?... 7 Who should not take this exam?... 7 How to study for the exam... 8 Study tips based on your certification... 8 HP AIS [2011] certification... 8 Any ASE or Master ASE HP ProCurve certification... 9 H3CSE certification... 9 CCNP Wireless certification... 9 Attend recommended ILTs... 9 Implementing HP E-Series Wireless LANs... 9 Topics covered... 10 Format offered... 10 More information... 10 Complete the recommended WBT... 10 Topics covered... 10 Format offered... 10 More information... 10 Refer to additional materials... 11 Obtain hands-on experience... 11 How to take the Implementing HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y33) exam... 11 Exam content... 11 Comments on the exam... 12 Tips for taking HP exams... 12 Register... 13 Sample questions... 13 Conclusion... 14 Appendix: Answers to sample questions... 14 3

Why take this exam? Based on your current achievements, passing this test gives you one component toward either: HP Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE) Wireless Networks [2011] certification HP Master Accredited Systems Engineer (MASE) Wireless Networks [2011] certification NOTE Certain achievements might allow you to obtain either certification without taking this exam. See Who should not take this exam? HP ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification This achievement certifies that you: Can design and implement complex WLAN network solutions for large campus LAN environments using HP E-Series wireless technologies There are four paths to achieve this certification, as outlined below. The exams you must pass are dependent upon which achievements you currently hold. Path 1 This path is designed for networking professionals who have one of the following certifications: HP ASE Network Infrastructure [2011] HP Enterprise Networking Products Technical Qualification [2010] and ASE HP ProCurve (2006 or later) HP Enterprise Networking Products Technical Qualification [2010] and ASE HP ProCurve Campus LANs [2010] If you meet one of these criteria, then passing the HP0-Y33 exam alone gives you the certification. By completing this path, you will also be granted the HP AIS Network Infrastructure [2011] certification if you do not already have it. Path 2 This path is designed for networking professionals who have one of the following certifications. ASE HP ProCurve (2006 or later) ASE HP ProCurve Campus LANs [2010] H3CSE CCNP Wireless If you meet one of these criteria, you must pass the Implementing HP Network Infrastructure Solutions (HP0-Y43) exam in addition to the HP0-Y33 exam. By completing this path, you will also be granted the HP AIS Network Infrastructure [2011] certification. Path 3 This path is designed for networking professionals who have the ASE HP ProCurve Mobility [2009 or 2010] certification. If you meet this criterion, you must pass the Wireless Networks ASE 2011 Delta (HP0-Y35) exam. By completing this path, you will also be granted the HP AIS Network Infrastructure [2011] certification. 4

Path 4 If you do not meet the requirements for path 1, path 2, or path 3, then you must complete this path, which is designed for new candidates. First, you must achieve the prerequisite certification, HP AIS Network Infrastructure [2011]. Second, you must pass the following exams: Implementing HP Network Infrastructure Solutions (HP0-Y43) exam Implementing HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y33) exam Table 1 summarizes these requirements. Table 1: HP ASE Wireless Networks [2011] requirements based on current achievement Current achievements Path 1 Path 2 Path 3 Path 4 HP ASE Network Infrastructure [2011] HP Enterprise Networking Products Technical Certification [2010] + either: ASE HP ProCurve (2006 or later) Either: ASE HP ProCurve (2006 or later) ASE HP ProCurve Campus LANs [2010] H3CSE CCNP Wireless* ASE HP ProCurve Mobility [2009 or 2010] New or any other candidate ASE HP ProCurve Campus LANs [2010] HP AIS Network Infrastructure [2011] certification Requirements for ASE Wireless certification Proctored Exam Implementing HP Network Infrastructure Solutions (HP0-Y43) Proctored Exam Implementing HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y33) Proctored Exam Wireless Networks ASE 2011 Delta (HP0-Y35) *Note: CCNP specialties such as Voice, Security, or Routing, and Switching do not apply toward HP ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification. 5

HP Master ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification This achievement certifies that you can design, integrate, and support secure network solutions for large and complex enterprise wireless networks using A-Series network technologies. It is the highest level of certification that HP offers in this area. NOTE For the HP0-Y33 exam itself (rather than the complete HP ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification) to count toward your HP Master ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification, you must have one of these achievements: Master ASE HP ProCurve Campus LANs [2010] HP Master ASE Network Infrastructure [2011] CCIE Wireless Path 1 This path is designed for networking professionals who have one of the following certifications: Master ASE HP ProCurve Mobility [2010] Master ASE HP ProCurve Mobility [2010] with HP Enterprise Networking Products Technical Qualification [2010] If you meet one of these criteria, you must pass the Deploying HP Enterprise Wireless Networks (HP0-Y38) exam and Managing & Troubleshooting HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y39) exam to earn the certification. If you complete this path, you will also be granted the HP ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification. Path 2 This path is designed for networking professionals who have one of the following certifications. Master ASE HP ProCurve Campus LANs [2010] HP Master ASE Network Infrastructure [2011] CCIE Wireless If you meet one of these criteria, you must pass the HP0-Y33 exam as well as two other exams: Deploying HP Enterprise Wireless Networks (HP0-Y38) exam Managing & Troubleshooting HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y39) exam By completing this path, you will also be granted the HP ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification. Path 3 If you do not meet the requirements for path 1 or path 2, then you must complete this path, which is designed for new candidates. First, you must achieve the prerequisite certification, HP ASE Wireless Networks [2011]. Second, you must pass the following exams: Deploying HP Enterprise Wireless Networks (HP0-Y38) exam Managing & Troubleshooting HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y39) exam Table 2 summarizes the three paths for HP Master ASE Wireless Networks 2011 certifcation. 6

Table 2: HP Master ASE Wireless Networks [2011] requirements based on current achievement Current achievements Path 1 Path 2 Path 3 Either: Master ASE HP ProCurve Mobility [2010] Master ASE HP ProCurve Mobility [2010] with HP Enterprise Networking Products Technical Qualification [2010] Either: Master ASE HP ProCurve Campus LANs [2010] HP Master ASE Network Infrastructure [2011] CCIE Wireless* New or any other candidate HP ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification Requirements for Master ASE Wireless certification Proctored exam Implementing HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y33) Proctored exam Deploying HP Enterprise Wireless Networks (HP0-Y38) Proctored exam Managing & Troubleshooting HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y39) *Note: CCIE specialties such as Voice, Security, or Routing, and Switching do not apply toward HP Master ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification. Who should take the exam? Anyone can this exam, but most successful candidates have two years of real-world experience implementing wireless technologies using HP products and have also prepared for the test in a variety of ways. This study guide describes some of these methods and indicates where you can obtain further preparation. NOTE Although anyone can take the exam, passing it only helps you to achieve certification if you have one of the prior achievements listed in Table 1 or Table 2. If you are a new candidate, obtain the HP AIS [2011] certification first. Who should not take this exam? HP appreciates the time, effort, and money that you have invested in your current certification. If you have ASE HP ProCurve Mobility [2009 or 2010] certification, you can take the ASE Wireless Networks Delta exam (HP0-Y35) rather this exam. The delta exam gives you the HP ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification without requiring you to take the Implementing HP Infrastructure Solutions (HP0-Y43) exam as well. 7

Similarly, if you have either of the following achievements, you can obtain the HP Master ASE Wireless Networks [2011] certification without taking this exam: Master ASE HP ProCurve Mobility [2010] Master ASE Mobility 2010 with HP Enterprise Networking Products Technical Qualification [2010] You only need to take the Master ASE-level wireless exams (HP0-Y38 and HP0-Y39). How to study for the exam The Implementing HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y33) exam tests you on topics that are covered in several HP instructor-led training (ILT) and Web-based training (WBT) courses. Table 3 indicates the training specifically recommended for you based on your current achievements. While it is recommended that you complete this training, the training is neither required nor does it guarantee that you will pass the exam. It is expected that you will also study on your own and draw on your real-world experience. Read the sections below to further assess your options. Even if you do not intend to complete the recommended ILTs and WBTs, you should examine the topics that they cover because the exam will test you on your mastery of these topics. Table 3: Recommended training based on current achievement Current achievements CCNP Wireless New or any other candidate Courses for the HP0-Y33 exam HP Wireless LAN Technologies, Rev. 10.41 or later (WBT) Implementing HP E-Series Wireless LANs, Rev. 10.41 or later (3-day ILT) Total days for recommended training 3 days 3 days *Note: CCIE specialties such as Voice, Security, or Routing and Switching do not apply toward HP Master ASE Wireless certification. NOTE The New or any other candidate column in the table includes those with any HP, HP ProCurve, H3C, 3Com, or Cisco certification except for CCNP Wireless. However, remember that certain HP ProCurve Mobility certifications exempt you from this exam. To find the training recommended for you, refer to the study guides for the exams suggested for you in Who should not take this exam? Study tips based on your certification First you might want to choose topics on which to focus based on your current skills: HP AIS [2011] Any ASE or Master ASE HP ProCurve H3CSE CCNP Wireless You can then read about specific study methods. HP AIS [2011] certification At the AIS level, you started to learn about 802.11 standards and the wireless products offered by HP. For the Implementing HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y33) exam, you need to learn more about wireless technologies, in particular 802.11n and security protocols. You will also need to demonstrate that you can install and configure basic wireless solutions, using HP E-MSM and HP A-Series APs and controllers. You will need to understand how traffic is forwarded in various HP controlled wireless solutions. And you must know quite a bit about using specific APs, including the meaning of specific LEDs, the use of Reset buttons, the requirements for PoE, and so forth. 8

It is recommended that you complete all of the training associated with this exam. To learn more about ways to prepare for the exam, continue reading, beginning at: Attend recommended ILTs. Any ASE or Master ASE HP ProCurve certification If you have a mobility background, your knowledge of wireless technologies might be adequate. You should assess whether you need to review by completing the HP Wireless LAN Technologies WBT. However, the exam features many product-specific questions about HP E-MSM and HP A-Series wireless products, both of which might be new to you. You must also know quite a bit about using specific APs, including the meaning of specific LEDs, the use of Reset buttons, the requirements for PoE, and so forth. It is recommended that you complete all of the training associated with the Implementing HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y33) exam. To learn more about ways to prepare for the exam, continue reading, beginning at: Attend recommended ILTs. H3CSE certification Your current knowledge of HP A-Series products might be sufficient, but you might need to learn more about the wireless products on which this exam focuses. You must also become familiar with the HP E-MSM products. You will need to demonstrate that you can install HP wireless products, set up autonomous APs, have the APs discovered by controllers, and so forth. For example, you will need to understand how traffic is forwarded in various HP controlled wireless solutions. You must also know quite a bit about using specific APs, including the meaning of specific LEDs, the use of Reset buttons, the requirements for PoE, and so forth. It is recommended that you complete all of the training associated with the Implementing HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y33) exam. In addition, if you are less familiar with wireless technologies, you should also review the AIS-level Getting Started with HP Wireless Networks WBT. (See http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/training/certifications/technical/ais-network-infrastructure.aspx.) To learn more about ways to prepare for the exam, continue reading, beginning at: Attend recommended ILTs. CCNP Wireless certification Your knowledge of 802.11, wireless technologies, and basic RF design should be sufficient to pass this exam. However, the exam includes many product-specific questions, in which you demonstrate that you can install HP wireless products, set up autonomous APs, have the APs discovered by controllers, and so forth. Many concepts should be familiar, but you will need to know how the HP products implement them. For example, you will need to understand how traffic is forwarded in various HP controlled wireless solutions. You must also know quite a bit about using specific APs, including the meaning of specific LEDs, the use of Reset buttons, the requirements for PoE, and so forth. It is recommended that you attend the ILTs associated with the Implementing HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y33) exam to become familiar with the HP wireless solutions. To learn more about ways to prepare for the exam, continue reading, beginning at: Attend recommended ILTs. Attend recommended ILTs This ILT helps to prepare you for this exam: Implementing HP E-Series Wireless LANs, Rev 10.41 or later (3 days) You are highly encouraged to attend these courses, where you will expand your knowledge of wireless technologies and gain hands-on experience implementing these technologies on HP equipment. Register for these courses in The Learning Center of your HP Partner Portal, which is the HP Learning Management System for HP customers and partners. You will require an HP Learner ID to register for a class. Note that, while it only takes a few minutes to request the ID, the process of activating it up may take several days. Please obtain this ID and then register for classes at least one week in advance. Costs and scheduling vary according to region. Implementing HP E-Series Wireless LANs The Implementing HP E Series Wireless LANs course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to design, implement and validate functionality of complete wireless solutions using HP E Series Mobility products. This course describes how these solutions will support the business needs of various vertical markets with enterprise 9

and public access functionality. Through hands-on lab activities, in-class exercises and discussions, the Implementing HP E-Series Wireless LANs course covers topics ranging from basic device configuration to complex roaming and local mesh (WDS) networks. Topics covered In attending this course, you will learn about: Basic controller and access point security parameters such as passwords for management access Software and configuration file architecture Controller teaming Mobility Traffic Manager VLAN configuration and design Local mesh configuration and design Public and guest access and design Network and data security Designing networks with E Series MSM controllers and access points Format offered Three-day instructor-led course, 40% activities and lecture and 60% hands-on labs. More information If you are interested, the course datasheet discusses Implementing HP E-Series Wireless LANs in more detail. It is available at http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/training/certifications/technical/ase-wireless.aspx. Complete the recommended WBT HP also recommends that you complete a WBT, which delves into wireless technologies in depth: HP Wireless LAN Technologies. This WBT is designed and delivered by an industry expert. It gives you the knowledge to identify the best Wireless LAN solution to meet your customer s needs. It will go into depth on wireless planning techniques, best practices, IEEE 802.11n, roaming, authentication and encryption, and rogue detection and mitigation. This WBT is freely available through the Learning Center of your HP Partner Portal. You will need to register for the WBT, which requires an HP Learner ID. Note that, while it only takes a few minutes to request the ID, the process of activating it up may take several days. Please do not wait until the last minute. Topics covered The WBT teaches you about these concepts: WLAN radio technologies IEEE 802.11n primer WLAN quality of service (QoS) WLAN roaming WLAN security WLAN network design Format offered The WBT is a four-hour, self-paced course. At the end of the WBT, you take a test to assess what you have learned. More information If you are interested, the course datasheet discusses HP Wireless LAN Technologies in more detail. It is available at http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/training/certifications/technical/ase-wireless.aspx. 10

Refer to additional materials You might want to refer to some additional materials, particularly if you have not completed the recommended training. HP provides product documentation, which explains how to implement the types of technologies covered in the training. Visit http://www.hp.com/networking/support to search for the appropriate manuals. Obtain hands-on experience If possible, practice setting up the technologies covered by the exam (refer to the recommended training topics) on actual HP equipment. You learn the most by configuring several APs and controllers that function together as they would in the real-world, which is the advantage of the safe lab environment provided in the ILTs. How to take the Implementing HP Wireless Networks (HP0-Y33) exam The exam covers intermediate wireless technologies and their implementation in relatively complex environments using HP E-MSM products. This exam is the highest-level exam that tests on the E-MSM products, so you are expected to demonstrate expertise in them. The exam also covers the basics of HP A-Series wireless solutions. The table provides details about the exam. Note that this is a proctored exam, which you must complete at a scheduled time and authorized location. You will not be allowed to take any reference materials with you. Table 4: HP0-Y33 exam details Parameter Description Number of items 48 Item types Exam time Passing score Additional guidelines Multiple choice (single response) Multiple choice (multiple responses) Drag and drop 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes) 74 percent (44 correct answers) No online or hard copy reference material will be allowed at the testing site. Exam content The following testing objectives represent the specific areas of content covered in the exam. Use this outline to guide your study and to check your readiness for the exam. The exam measures your understanding of these areas. Table 5: HP0-Y33 exam content HP0-Y33 Sections/Objectives 25% E-Series Product Features 14% Architectural Concepts Describe the product that provides the HP E-Series Mobility Solutions Create initial network configuration Describe the methods and concepts used by HP E-Series wireless products Describe the configuration fundamentals used by HP E-Series Wireless products 11

HP0-Y33 Sections/Objectives 8% Small to Medium Business Mobility Needs 9% Controller Teaming List the typical WLAN attributes popular in this type of business Design and configure a WLAN for this business List the major features of using teamed controllers in your network Describe the function of the Team Manager and Team Member Describe the failover benefits of a teamed controller's environment List things to check when troubleshooting teamed controllers 9% Enterprise with Guest and Remote Office 2% Security in a Wireless Network 9% Mobility Traffic Manager Use VLANs to affect separation between employee and guest traffic Configure VLANs on HP E-Series mobility products List the security options available to a HP E-Series wireless network Describe what external equipment is required, what it is used for and where it should be placed in the network Describe the HP E-Series method of providing Layer 2 and Layer 3 roaming in an existing WLAN Describe the function of WPA2 Opportunistic Key Caching Design a WLAN capable of supporting roaming Configure HP E-Series mobility products to operate as required 9% Public Access in a Medium Size Hotel 11% College Campus Solution List typical WLAN attributes for a medium sized hotel Design a WLAN for this hotel Design a WLAN for this college Configure a Local Mesh network 4% Managing and Troubleshooting a WLAN Use the tools available to manage and maintain a HP E-Series WLAN Comments on the exam During the exam, participants can make specific comments about the items (i.e., accuracy, appropriateness to audience, etc.). HP welcomes these comments as part of our continuous improvement process. Tips for taking HP exams Rather than emphasize simple memorization, HP exams attempt to assess whether you have the knowledge and skills that a networking professional requires on the job. Therefore, some questions feature exhibits or scenarios. As you see, you will have an average of just less than two minutes per question. Some questions will take much less time, and some will require a bit more. If allowed by the systems, you might want to answer the questions about which you are sure first and then move back to the others. Before you do answer a question, take the time to read the question and all of the options carefully. If the question indicates that it features an exhibit, study the exhibit and reread the question. Make sure to select the answer that correctly responds to the question that is asked not simply an answer that includes some correct information. If the question asks for more than one answer, remember to select each correct answer. You do not receive partial credit for a partially correct answer. 12

Register To register for this exam, visit the HP ExpertOne exam page at: http://www.hp.com/certification/learn_more_about_exams.html You will need an HP Learner ID Sample questions Use these questions to help to assess whether you are ready to take the exam. An appendix at the end of this guide provides answers and explanations. 1. You have enabled public access control on a Virtual Service Community (VSC) on an HP E-MSM 765 zl Mobility Controller. Which feature will not be available for this VSC? a. Wi-Fii Protected Access (WPA) b. Egress VLAN c. Wireless security filters d. Wireless Mobility 2. You have installed an HP E-MSM 422 AP. Its Power, Info, and Ethernet LEDs continue to blink in sequence from left to right for several minutes. What is occurring? a. The AP cannot obtain an IP address. b. The AP cannot discover its controller. c. The connected switch is not transmitting adequate power using PoE. d. The controller is in the process of configuring the AP with the correct settings. 3. The HP E-MSMM 760 Access Controller shown in the exhibit is operating at its default discovery settings. Which action must you take to enable the controller to discover the AP shown in the exhibit? a. Enable AP discovery globally on the controller. b. Enable Layer 3 discovery on the controller and configure the correct option on your DHCP server. c. Enable discovery on the controller s Internet port. d. Configure VLANs on the controller to match the VLANs on the switch port. Figure 1: Exhibit for question 5 13

Conclusion HP wishes you success in the HP ExpertONE Program and in passing the exam for which you are preparing. Appendix: Answers to sample questions This section provides answers and explanations for the sample questions. 1. You have enabled public access control on a Virtual Service Community (VSC) on an HP E-MSM 765 zl Mobility Controller. Which feature will not be available for this VSC? a. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) b. Egress VLAN c. Wireless security filters d. Wireless Mobility Explanation: When you enable access control on a VSC, all traffic from wireless users in the VSC is tunneled to the controller. This architecture enables you to configure certain features on that VSC but prevents you from configuring others. One of the features that is not available is Wireless Mobility, so answer d is correct. The features in the other answers are available. You can see a complete list of features allowed for a public access-controlled VSC in the Management and Configuration Guide for the E-MSM controllers (available through http://www.hp.networking.com/support). 2. You have installed an HP E-MSM 422 AP. Its Power, Info, and Ethernet LEDs continue to blink in sequence from left to right for several minutes. What is occurring? a. The AP cannot obtain an IP address. b. The AP cannot discover its controller. c. The connected switch is not transmitting adequate power using PoE. d. The controller is in the process of configuring the AP with the correct settings. Explanation: The LED sequence associated with obtaining an IP address is the Power LED blinking slowly, so answer a is incorrect. If the AP does not have another power source and its switch is not transmitting PoE power, the AP would not power up at all and now LEDs would blink. Therefore, answer c is incorrect. When the AP is communicating with a discovered controller, its Power LED stays on while the Info and Ethernet LEDs blink alternately. The question does not describe this behavior, so answer d is incorrect. 14

The LED sequenceence described in the question occurs when the AP attempts to discover its controller. If this sequence continues for several minutes, the AP is having difficulty discovering its controller, so answer b is correct. 3. The HP E-MSM M 760 Access Controller shown in the exhibit is operating at its default discovery settings. Which action must you take to enable the controller to discover the AP shown in the exhibit? a. Enable AP discovery globally on the controller. b. Enable Layer 3 discovery on the controller and configure the correct option on your DHCP server. c. Enable discovery on the controller s Internet port. d. Configure VLANs on the controller to match the VLANs on the switch port. Figure 2: Exhibit for question 5 Explanation: By default, the E-MSM controllers only discover APs on their LAN port. In this network, as displayed in the exhibit, the AP contacts the controller on its Internet port. Therefore, you must enable discovery on the controller s Internet port, and answer c is correct. AP discovery is enabled globally by default on E-MSM controllers, so answer a is incorrect. In the network displayed in the exhibit, the AP has a Layer 2 connection with the controller. You do not need to configure Layer 3 discovery, so answer b is incorrect. Answer d does not respond to the question. The AP broadcasts its discovery requests on VLAN 10, which the switch floods on VLAN 10 ports, including the port that connects to the controller. You can configure VLANs on the controller in a variety of ways, but this configuration does not affect its ability to discover this AP. To learn more about HP networking, visit www.hp.com/networking Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP0-Y33: Implementing HP Wireless Networks Exam Preparation Guide / May 2011