Introduction
This course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and support a small to medium sized switched and routed network. This extended-hours course retains all of the content of ICND1 and ICND2, but merges the content into a single course delivery. The course is intended for those who are seeking to acquire the knowledge in the shortest possible time in the classroom.
Summary
Duration Vendor Audience
5 Days hands-on training Cisco Network Professionals
Level Technology Category
Intermediate / Associate Routing & Switching Borderless Networking / CCNA
Delivery Method Training Credits / Vouchers
Instructor-led (Classroom) Cisco Learning Credits Accepted
Course Content
1. Course Introduction
- Overview
- Learner Skills and Knowledge
- Course Goal and Objectives
- Course Flow
2. Building a Simple Network
- Exploring the Functions of Networking
- Securing the Network
- Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model
- Understanding the TCP/IP Internet Layer
- Understanding the TCP/IP Transport Layer
- Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
- Understanding Ethernet
3. Ethernet LANs
- Understanding the Challenges of Shared LANs
- Solving Network Challenges with Switched LAN Technology
- Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
- Operating Cisco IOS Software
- Starting a Switch
- Understanding Switch Security
- Maximizing the Benefits of Switching
- Troubleshooting Switch Issues
4. Wireless LANs
- Exploring Wireless Networking
- Understanding WLAN Security
- Implementing a WLAN
- VoIP Requirements
- Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
5. LAN Connections
- Exploring the Functions of Routing
- Understanding Binary Basics
- Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme
- Starting a Cisco Router
- Configuring a Cisco Router
- Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
- Understanding Cisco Router Security
- Using Cisco SDM
- Using a Cisco Router as a DHCP Server
- Accessing Remote Devices
6. WAN Connections
- Understanding WAN Technologies
- Enabling the Internet Connection
- Enabling Static Routing
- Configuring Serial Encapsulation
- Enabling RIP
7. Network Environment Management
- Discovering Neighbours on the Network
- Managing Cisco Router Start-up and Configuration
- Managing Cisco Devices
Small Network Implementation
- Introducing the Review Lab
1. Medium-Sized SwitchedNetwork Construction
- Implementing VLANs and Trunks
- Optimizing Spanning Tree Performance
- Routing Between VLANs
- Securing the Expanded Network
- Troubleshooting Switched Networks
2. Medium-Sized Routed Network Construction
- Reviewing Routing Operations
- Implementing VLSM
3. Single-Area OSPF Implementation
- Implementing OSPF
- Troubleshooting OSPF
4. EIGRP Implementation
- Implementing EIGRP
- Troubleshooting EIGRP
5. Access Control Lists
- Introducing ACL Operation
- Configuring and Troubleshooting ACLs
6. Address Space Management
- Scaling the Network with NAT and PAT
- Transitioning to IPv6
7. LAN Extension into a WAN
- Introducing VPN Solutions
- Establishing a Point-to-Point WAN Connection with PPP
- Establishing a WAN Connection with Frame Relay
- Troubleshooting Frame Relay WANs
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course is as follows:
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model.
- Describes the reasons for connecting networks and connecting multiple IP subnets with routers.
- Describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and expand the switched network from small LAN to a medium size LAN with multiple switches supporting VLANs, trunking and spanning tree.
- Describes the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access.
- Describe the function of Wide Area Networks (WANs), the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT and RIP routing.
- Use the command-line interface to discover neighbours on the network and managing the router’s start-up and configuration.
- Expand the switched network from a small LAN to a medium-sized LAN with multiple switches, supporting VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree.
- Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single area OSPF.
- Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP.
- Determine how to apply ACLs based on network requirements, and to configure, verify, and troubleshoot ACLs on a medium-sized network.
- Describe when to use NAT or PAT on a medium-sized network, and configure NAT or PAT on routers.
- Identify and implement the appropriate WAN technology based on network requirements.
Target Audience
This course is intended primarily for:
- Individuals interested in entering a career in network technologies.
- Individuals seeking to achieve the Cisco CCNA certification.
Associated Certifications & Exam
The CCNA certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks. CCNA certified professionals have the knowledge and skills to make connections to remote sites via a WAN, mitigate basic security threats, and understand the requirements for wireless network access. CCNA training covers (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2), VLANs, Ethernet, and access control lists (ACLs).
The 200-120 CCNA exam tests a candidate’s knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.