CCNA Course Details
Module 1: Course Introduction
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Describe the basic components of a PC, the OSI model, and fundamental networking
concepts and terminology
Create a simple Ethernet network and describe the components and functions of an
Ethernet LAN
Determine the most appropriate network topology for typical user requirements
Describe issues related to shared LANs, add hubs and switches to expand an Ethernet
LAN, and optimize LANs
Define how networks can be connected by routing protocols and how data is
transmitted via routed networks
Test the connectivity between hosts on a routed network
Construct a network addressing scheme with subnet mask computations
Compare UDP to TCP and explain the functions of both protocols in communicating with
sites not on an Ethernet LAN
Define major WAN access technologies
Verify the default configuration of Cisco IOS devices
Use Cisco IOS commands to determine network operational status and performance
Using various Protocols like RIP, EIGRP, OSPF etc.
Module 2: Building a Simple Network
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Exploring the Functions of Networking
Securing the Network
Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model
Understanding TCP/IP's Internet Layer
IP Network Addressing
Understanding TCP/IP's Transport and Application Layers
Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Understanding Ethernet
Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
Module 3: Ethernet LAN’s
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Introduction to LAN’s
Role of CSMA/CD in Ethernet
ARP
Ethernet LAN Traffic
Ethernet Addresses
Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
Collisions and Collision Domains
Hubs, Switches, Bridges
Module 4: WLAN’s
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Configure Wireless LANs
Wireless LAN Standards
WLAN Infrastructure Components
Wireless Operation
WLAN Protocols
Troubleshooting Simple WLANs
Module 5: LAN Connections
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LANs - Making the Physical Connection
Choosing the Appropriate LAN Device
Device Selection Factors
Device Interconnections
LAN and WAN - Getting Connected
Making LAN Connections
Making WAN Connections
Switch LAN Architecture
Chapter Lab
Module6: WAN Connections
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Introducing Wide Area Networks (WANs)
The Evolving Enterprise
The Evolving Network Model
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WAN Technology Concepts
WAN Technology Overview
WAN Physical Layer Concepts
WAN Data Link Layer Concepts
WAN Switching Concepts
WAN Connection Options
WAN Link Connection Options
Dedicated Connection Link Options
Circuit Switched Connection Options
Packet Switched Connection Options
Internet Connection Options
Module 7: LAB I Practice
Implementing Basic Networking Concepts.
Module 8: OSI Layer Functionality and Protocols
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OSI Architecture
Application Layer Protocols
Presentation Layer Protocols
Session Layer Protocols
Transport Layer Protocols
Network Layer Protocols
Data Link Layer Protocol
Physical Layer
Module 9: Addressing the Network – Ipv4
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IP v4 Addresses
The Anatomy of an IPv4 Address
Knowing the Numbers – Binary to Decimal Conversion
Practicing Binary to Decimal Conversions
Knowing the Numbers – Decimal to Binary Conversions
Practicing Decimal to Binary Conversion
Addresses for Different Purposes
Types of Addresses in an IPv4 Network
Calculating Network, Hosts and Broadcast Addresses
Unicast, Broadcast, Multicast – Types of Communication
Reserved IPv4 Address Ranges
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Public and Private Addresses
Special IPv4 Addresses
Legacy IPv4 Addressing
Assigning Addresses
Planning to Address the Network
Static or Dynamic Addressing for End User Devices
Assigning Addresses to Other Devices
Who Assigns the Different Addresses?
ISPs
Modules 10: Subnetting IP
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The Subnet Mask – Defining the Network and Host Portions
ANDing – What Is In Our Network?
The ANDing Process
Calculating Addresses
Basic Subnetting
Subnetting – Dividing Networks into Right Sizes
Subnetting – Subnetting a Subnet
Determining the Network Address
Calculating the Number of Hosts
Determining Valid Addresses for Hosts
Assigning Addresses
Module 11: Cisco Router IOS
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Configuring Cisco devices – IOS basics
Cisco IOS
Configuration Files
Cisco IOS Modes
Basic IOS Command Structure
Using CLI Help
IOS “Examination” Commands
IOS Configuration Modes
Applying a Basic Configuration Using Cisco IOS
Module 12: LAB II- Cisco Packet Tracer
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Basic Cisco Device Configuration
Managing Device Configuration
Configure Host Computers for IP Networking
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Network Testing
Network Documentation with Utility Commands
Module 13: Routing Protocols and Concepts
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Inside the Router
Routers are Computers
Router CPU and Memory
Internetwork Operating System
Router Boot-up Process
Router Interfaces
Routers and the Network Layer
CLI Configuration and Addressing
Implementing Basic Addressing Schemes
Basic Router Configuration
Building the Routing Table
Introducing the Routing Table
Directly-Connected Networks
Static Routing
Dynamic Routing
Routing Table Principles
Path Determination and Switching Functions
Packet Fields and Frame Fields
Best Path and Metric
Equal Cost Load Balancing
Path Determination
Switching Function
Router Configuration Labs
Cabling a Network and Basic Router Configuration
Basic Router Configuration
Challenge Router Configuration
Module 14: Static Routing
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Routers and Network
Role of the Router
Introducing the Topology
Examining the Connections of the Router
Router Configuration Review
Examining Router Interfaces
Configuring an Ethernet Interface
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Verifying Ethernet Interface
Configuring a Serial Interface
Examining Router Interfaces
Exploring Directly Connected Networks
Verifying Changes to the Routing Table
Devices on Directly Connected Networks
Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
Using CDP for Network Discovery
Static Routes with "Next Hop" Addresses
Purpose and Command Syntax of ip route
Configuring Static Routes
Routing Table Principles and Static Routes
Resolving to an Exit Interface
Static Routes with Exit Interfaces
Configuring a Static Route with an Exit Interface
Modifying Static Routes
Verifying the Static Route Configuration
Static Routes with Ethernet Interfaces
Summary and Default Static Routes
Summary Static Routes
Default Static Route
Managing and Troubleshooting Static Routes
Static Routes and Packet Forwarding
Troubleshooting a Missing Route
Solving the Missing Route
Static Route Configuration Labs
Basic Static Route Configuration
Module 15: Dynamic Routing Protocols
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Introduction and Advantages
Perspective and background
Network discovery and routing table maintenance
Advantages
Classifying Dynamic Routing Protocols
Overview
IGP and EGP
Distance Vector and Link State
Classful and Classless
Convergence
Metrics
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Purpose of a Metric
Metrics and Routing Protocols
Load Balancing
Administrative Distances
Purpose of Administrative Distance
Dynamic Routing Protocols
Static Routes
Directly Connected Networks
Routing Protocols and Subnetting Activities
Identifying Elements of the Routing Table
Module 16: Distance Vector Routing Protocols
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Routing Table Maintenance
Periodic Updates: RIPv1 and IGRP
Bounded Updates: EIGRP
Triggered Updates
Random Jitter
Routing Loops
Definition and Implications
Problem: Count to Infinity
Setting a Maximum
Preventing Routing Loops with Holddown Timers
Split Horizon Rule
Split Horizon with Poison Reverse or Route Poisoning
IP and TTL
Distance Vector Routing Protocols today
RIP and EIGRP
Lab
Module 17: RIpv1 and RIPv2
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RIPv1: Distance Vector, Classful Routing Protocol
Background and Perspective
RIPv1 Characteristics and Message Format
RIP Operation
Administrative Distance
Basic RIPv1 Configuration
Basic RIPv1 Configuration
Enabling RIP: router rip command
Specifying Networks
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Verification and Troubleshooting
RIPv1 Limitations
Lab Topology
RIPv1 Topology Limitations
RIPv1: Discontiguous Networks
RIPv1: No VLSM Support
RIPv1: No CIDR Support
Configuring RIPv2
Enabling and Verifying RIPv2
Auto-summary and RIPv2
Disabling Auto-Summary in RIPv2
Verifying RIPv2 Updates
VLSM and CIDR
RIPv2 and VLSM
RIPv2 and CIDR
Verifying and Troubleshooting RIPv2
Module 18: EIGRP
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Introduction to EIGRP
EIGRP: An Enhanced Distance Vector Routing Protocol
EIGRP Message Format
Protocol Dependent Modules (PDM)
RTP and EIGRP Packet Types
Hello Protocol
EIGRP Bounded Updates
DUAL: An Introduction
Administrative Distance
Authentication
Basic EIGRP Configuration
EIGRP Network Topology
Autonomous Systems and Process IDs
The router eigrp Command
The network Command
Verifying EIGRP
Examining the Routing Table
EIGRP Metric Calculation
EIGRP Composite Metric and the K Values
EIGRP Metrics
Using the bandwidth Command
Calculating the EIGRP Metric
Module 19: OSPF Protocol
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Introduction to OSPF
Background of OSPF
OSPF Message Encapsulation
OSPF Packet Types
Hello Protocol
OSPF Link-state Updates
OSPF Algorithm
Administrative Distance
Authentication
Basic OSPF Configuration
Lab Topology
The router ospf Command
The network Command
OSPF Router ID
Verifying OSPF
Examining the Routing Table
The OSPF Metric
OSPF Metric
Modifying the Cost of the Link
OSPF and Multiaccess Networks
Challenges in Multiaccess Networks
DR/BDR Election Process
OSPF Interface Priority
More OSPF Configuration
Redistributing an OSPF Default Route
Fine-tuning OSPF
OSPF Configuration Labs
Basic OSPF Configuration Lab
Challenge OSPF Configuration Lab
Troubleshooting OSPF Configuration Lab
Module 20: LAN Switching and Wireless
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Chapter Introduction
Switched LAN Architecture
The Hierarchical Network Model
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Principles of Hierarchical Network Design
What is a Converged Network?
Matching Switches to Specific LAN Functions
Considerations for Hierarchical Network Switches
Switch Features
Switch Features in a Hierarchical Network
Switches for Small and Medium Sized Business (SMB)
Chapter Labs
Review of Concepts from Exploration 1
Review of Concepts from Exploration 1 - Challenge
Troubleshooting a Small Network
Introduction to Ethernet/802.3 LANs
Key Elements of Ethernet/802.3 Networks
Design Considerations for Ethernet/802.3 Networks
LAN Design Considerations
Forwarding Frames using a Switch
Switch Forwarding Methods
Symmetric and Asymmetric Switching
Memory Buffering
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching
Module21: Virtual LAN
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Introducing VLANs
Introducing VLANs
Types of VLANs
Switch Port Membership Modes
Controlling Broadcast Domains with VLANs
VLAN Trunking
VLAN Trunks
Trunking Operation
Trunking Modes
Configure VLANs and Trunks
Configuring VLANs and Trunks Overview
Configure a VLAN
Managing VLANs
Configure a Trunk
Troubleshooting VLANs and Trunks
Common Problems with Trunks
A Common Problem with VLAN Configurations
Chapter Labs
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Basic VLAN Configuration
Challenge VLAN Configuration
Troubleshooting VLAN Configurations
Module 22: PPP
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Serial Point-to-Point Links
Introducing Serial Communications
TDM
Demarcation Point
DTE and DCE
HDLC Encapsulation
Configuring HDLC Encapsulation
Troubleshooting a Serial Interface
PPP Concepts
Introducing PPP
PPP Layered Architecture
PPP Frame Structure
Establishing a PPP Session
Establishing a Link with LCP
NCP Explained
Configuring PPP
PPP Configuration Options
PPP Configuration Commands
Verifying a Serial PPP Encapsulation Configuration
Troubleshooting PPP Encapsulation
Configuring PPP with Authentication
PPP Authentication Protocols
Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP)
PPP Encapsulation and Authentication Process
Configuring PPP with Authentication
Troubleshooting a PPP Configuration with Authentication
Chapter Labs
Basic PPP Configuration
Challenge PPP Configuration
Troubleshooting PPP Configuration
Module 23: Access Control List(ACL)
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Chapter Introduction
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Using ACLs to Secure Networks
A TCP Conversation
Packet Filtering
What is an ACL?
ACL Operation
Types of Cisco ACLs
How a Standard ACL Works
Numbering and Naming ACLs
Where to Place ACLs
General Guidelines for Creating ACLs
Configuring Standard ACLs
Entering Criteria Statements
Configuring a Standard ACL
ACL Wildcard Masking
Applying Standard ACLs to Interfaces
Editing Numbered ACLs
Creating Standard Named ACLs
Monitoring and Verifying ACLs
Editing Named ACLs
Configuring Extended ACLs
Extended ACLs
Configuring Extended ACLs
Applying Extended ACLs to Interfaces
Creating Named Extended ACLs
Configure Complex ACLs
What are Complex ACLs?
Dynamic ACLs
Reflexive ACLs
Time-based ACLs
Troubleshooting Common ACL Errors
Chapter Labs
Basic Access Control Lists
Access Control Lists Challenge
Troubleshooting Access Control Lists
Module 24: Network Troubleshooting
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Establishing the Network Performance Baseline
Documenting Your Network
Documenting Your Network
Why is Establishing a Network Baseline Important?
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Steps for Establishing a Network Baseline
Troubleshooting Methodologies and Tools
A General Approach to Troubleshooting
Using Layered Models for Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting Procedures
Troubleshooting Methods
Gathering Symptoms
Troubleshooting Tools
Common WAN Implementation Issues
WAN Communications
Steps in WAN Design
WAN Traffic Considerations
WAN Topology Considerations
WAN Bandwidth Considerations
Common WAN Implementation Issues
Case Study: WAN Troubleshooting from an ISP’s Perspective
Network Troubleshooting
Interpreting Network Diagrams to Identify Problems
Physical Layer Troubleshooting
Data Link Layer Troubleshooting
Network Layer Troubleshooting
Transport Layer Troubleshooting
Application Layer Troubleshooting
Chapter Labs
Troubleshooting Enterprise Networks 1
Troubleshooting Enterprise Networks 2
Troubleshooting Enterprise Networks 3