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Course Content Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Basics presents important networking fundamentals using the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) seven layer model concepts; terminology and technologies are explained and illustrated using text and graphics animation. The course includes online assessments that allow learners to measure their progress throughout the learning experience.

Course Objectives:

After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Identify the major components of the network system
• Examine the primary types and use of network cabling
• Compare the functions or usage of a local area network (LAN) versus wide area network (WAN)
• Describe the standard topologies and the advantages and disadvantages of each
• Discuss the functions of each of the seven layers of the OSI reference model
• Describe the basic process of communication between the layers of the OSI reference model
• Define the major network access methods and outline the key features of each
• Describe the functions and features of devises used at Layers One, Two and Three of the OSI model
• Explain the significance of each of the following to the following to a network system: IP addresses and classes and reserved address space
• Identify and described common routed and routing protocols

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for individuals new to networking concepts and terminology, and/or individuals preparing to take Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND).

Course Outline

• Computing Basics
• The OSI Model
• Local Area Networks (LANs)
• Layer 1 - Media, Connections and Collisions
• Layer 2 - Concepts
• Layer 2 - Technologies
• Layer 3 - Routing and Addressing
• Layer 3 - Protocols
• Layer 4 - The Transport Layer
• Layer 5 - The Session Layer
• Layer 6 - The Presentation Layer
• Layer 7 - The Application Layer

Bridging/Switching

• Name and describe two switching methods.
• Distinguish between cut-through and store-and-forward LAN switching.
• Describe the operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol and its benefits.
• Describe the benefits of virtual LANs.

OSI Reference Model & Layered Communications

• Describe data link and network addresses and identify key differences between them.
• Define and describe the function of the MAC address.
• List the key internetworking functions for the OSI Network layer.
• Identify at least three reasons why the industry uses a layered model.
• Describe the two parts of network addressing; then identify the parts in specific protocol address examples.
• Define and explain the five conversion steps of data encapsulation.
• Describe connection-oriented network service and connectionless network service, and identify their key differences.
• Identify the parts in specific protocol address examples.
• Describe the advantages of LAN segmentation.
• Describe LAN segmentation using bridges.
• Describe LAN segmentation using routers.
• Describe LAN segmentation using switches.
• Describe the benefits of network segmentation with bridges.
• Describe the benefits of network segmentation with routers.
• Describe the benefits of network segmentation with switches.

Network Protocols

• Describe the different classes of IP addresses (and subnetting).
• Identify the functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocol.
• Identify the functions performed by ICMP.
• Configure IP addresses.
• Verify IP addresses.
• List the required IPX address and encapsulation type.

Routing

• Define flow control and describe the three basic methods used in networking.
• Add the RIP routing protocol to your configuration.
• Add the IGRP routing protocol to your configuration.

WAN Protocols

• Recognize key Frame Relay terms and features.
• List commands to configure Frame Relay LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces.
• List commands to monitor Frame Relay operation in the router.
• State a relevant use and context for ISDN networking.
• Identify ISDN protocols, function groups, reference points, and channels.
• Identify PPP operations to encapsulate WAN data on Cisco routers.

Network Management

• Configure standard access lists to figure IP traffic.
• Configure extended access lists to filter IP traffic.
• Monitor and verify selected access list operations on the router.

LAN Design

• Describe full- and half-duplex Ethernet operation.
• Describe network congestion problem in Ethernet networks.
• Describe the features and benefits of Fast Ethernet.
• Describe the guidelines and distance limitations of Fast Ethernet.

Cisco Basics, IOS & Network Basics

• Examine router elements.
• Manage configuration files from the privilege EXEC mode.
• Control router passwords, identification, and banner.
• Identify the main Cisco IOS software commands for router startup.
• Log in to a router in both user and privilege modes.
• Check an initial configuration using the setup command.
• Use the context-sensitive help facility.
• Use the command history and editing features.
• List the commands to load Cisco IOS software from: Flash memory, a TFTP server, or ROM.
• Prepare to backup, upgrade, and load a backup Cisco IOS software image.
• List problems that each routing type encounters when dealing with topology changes, and describe techniques to reduce the number of these problems.
• Prepare the initial configuration of your router and enable IP.

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