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1. The Open Systems Interconnect Model (OSI)

Time: 1 hours
This course explains the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model. This model is an industry standard for increased interoperability and breaks network communication into seven distinct layers. This course also explains the purpose and function of each layer and sub-layer in detail.

Objectives

  • Explain the rationale behind the development of the OSI model.
  • Describe the differences between connection-oriented and connectionless communications
  • Explain the functions of each layer and sub-layer in the OSI model
  • Describe how the OSI model passes between network modes
  • Describe the five steps of encapsulation and de-encapsulation

Topics

  • Developing the OSI Reference Model
  • The Physical Layer and the Data Link Layer
  • The Network Layer and the Transport Layer
  • The Session, Presentation, and Application Layers
  • The OSI Model in Operation
  • The Data Encapsulation Process
  • Reversing the Data Encapsulation Process


2. Hardware and the OSI Reference Model

Time: 2 hours
This course explains the hardware used in Cisco networking. It examines early bus networks and how they have been enhanced and expanded to become the robust networks used today. This course also discusses the hardware components of a network, and token passing topologies.

Objectives

  • Describe Ethernet operation
  • Explain store and forward bridging
  • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of a star topology versus a bus topology
  • Identify hardware typical of Layers 1 through 3 of the OSI model
  • Explain the functions of and differences of bridges and Layer 2 switches
  • Describe the operational differences and functions of Layer 1, 2, and 3 devices

Topics

  • Understanding Early Bus Networks
  • Pushing Distance Limitations with Repeaters
  • Pushing Station Limitations with Bridges
  • Layer 3 Expansion and Routing Protocols
  • The Development of 10BASE-T Wiring
  • Layer 2 Switches
  • Token Passing Topologies


3. Wide Area Network Protocols

Time: 1 hours
This course provides an overview of wide area networking, including the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Frame Relay network operation, and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) components.

Objectives

  • Explain switched services
  • Describe point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connections
  • Describe peer-to-peer connections
  • Explain authentication

Topics

  • WAN Services
  • Point-to-Point Protocol
  • PPP Authentication
  • ISDN Communication
  • Frame Relay


4. TCP/IP Technologies

Time: 1 hours
This course provides a detailed explanation of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is the foundation of the Internet and the most widely used protocol suite in the world. This course provides a background and history of TCP/IP, and explains in detail the four layers of the DoD model and the TCP/IP protocol suite.

Objectives

  • Explain subnetting
  • Identify the various layers of the TCP/IP model
  • Identify the different classes of IPs
  • Perform a conversion from binary to dotted decimal notation

Topics

  • Understanding the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
  • Process/Application Layer Protocols
  • Transport Layer Protocols
  • Internet Layer and the Network Interface Layer Protocols
  • IP Addressing
  • IP Classes
  • Subnetting


5. Understanding Layer 2 Switching Technology

Time: 1 hours
This course provides a detailed explanation of switching technology in relation to Cisco networks. It discusses how switching functions in a Cisco network, and includes discussion on several features and protocols that have been developed by Cisco.

Objectives

  • Explain filtering and forwarding frames
  • Describe how to prevent loops
  • Explain how a switch discovers MAC addresses
  • Explain frame tagging
  • Define an interswitch link

Topics

  • Basic Switch Operations
  • Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Cisco LAN Switching Methods
  • Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
  • VLAN Technologies
  • VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
  • Configuring VLANs


6. Understanding Layer 3 Routing Technologies

Time: 1 hours
This course provides a detailed explanation of routing technology in relation to Cisco networks. It examines routing activities, algorithms, and protocols, and discusses the similarities and differences between the distance vector and link state protocols, which are widely used routing protocols.

Objectives

  • Explain path determination
  • Determine the strengths of link state and distance vector protocols in differing configurations
  • Describe methods of increasing stability of link state and distance vector protocols
  • Describe the goals of routing protocols
  • List routing protocols and path determination
  • Describe convergence as impacted by different protocols
  • Explain the similarities and differences between several types of routing protocols

Topics

  • Routing Algorithms and Protocols
  • Routing Protocol Goals
  • Routing Protocol Types
  • Routing Metrics
  • Comparing Distance Vector and Link State Routing Protocols
  • Network Discovery and Topology Changes
  • Distance Vector Problems and Remedies
  • Link State Problems and Remedies


7. Configuring a Cisco Switch

Time: 2 hours
This course discusses the operational design of Cisco routers. It discusses the memory area, types of memory used, and the function of programs stored in the memory region. Router modes and the access each provides are also examined. Additionally, this course explains in detail how to configure a Cisco switch in a switched network. It examines switch startup, configuring the switch, TCP/IP options, and VLANs, and frame tagging and trunk connections.

Objectives

  • Connect to a router
  • Explain the startup sequence
  • Describe the update process
  • Describe the configuration change process
  • Configure a Cisco switch
  • Create and configure VLANs
  • Assign a VLAN to switched ports
  • Describe the goals of routing protocols
  • Establish a trunk connection between switches
  • Describe the VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
  • Enable VTP

Topics

  • Router Memory Components
  • Types of Configuration Files
  • Understanding Router Modes
  • The Switch Startup Process
  • Configuring the Switch
  • VLAN Communications
  • VLAN Trunking Protocol
  • Configuring VLANs
  • Creating VLANs


8. Configuring a Cisco Router

Time: 1 hours
This course explains in detail how to configure a Cisco NFLD router with IP addressing. It covers managing configuration files, loading, and copying Cisco software. This course also examines the password types and security levels used on Cisco routers, and describes in detail the steps required to set up a router via the initial setup sequence.

Objectives

  • Identify the main Cisco IOS router startup components and modes
  • Identify and display the main Cisco IOS router configuration files
  • Configure and backup the main Cisco IOS
  • Establish and set router passwords
  • Set the hostname of a router
  • Configure a router during initial setup

Topics

  • Router Elements
  • Router Components
  • Router Status
  • Managing Configuration Files
  • The Running and Startup Configuration Files
  • Router Passwords
  • Router Identification and Banner
  • Initial Configuration of a Cisco Router


9. Creating and Applying Additional Router Configurations

Time: 2 hours
This course shows users how to configure and monitor PPP, ISDN, and Frame Relay on a Cisco router. It discusses the Cisco router software upgrade process. This course also explains how to add the RIP and ICRP protocols to a router configuration and how to configure standard and extended access lists for IP.

Objectives

  • Configure a router to use PPP, ISDN, and Frame Relay
  • Backup, update, and reload Cisco IOS software
  • Add the RIP and IGRP protocols to a router configuration
  • Configure standard and extended access lists for IP

Topics

  • PPP Overview
  • ISDN Overview
  • Configuring Frame Relay
  • Upgrading Cisco IOS Software
  • Routing Protocol Configuration and Review
  • IP Access Lists
  • Creating and Applying IP Standard Access List
  • IP Extended Access Lists
  • Creating and Applying an IP Extended Access List


10. Practice Exam

Time: 3 hours
This course provides practice exam questions for the Cisco CCNA 640-801 exam, and its component exams, CCNA 640-821 and CCNA 640-811.

Topics

  • The OSI Model
  • Hardware and the OSI Reference Model
  • WAN Protocols
  • Layer 2 Switching Technologies
  • Layer 3 Routing Technologies
  • Configuring a Cisco Switch
  • Configuring a Cisco Router
  • Creating and Applying Additional Router Configurations



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