In this comprehensive 5-day Authorized Cisco course, develop a practical understanding of the operation of modern TCP/IP networks built with Cisco hardware. Learn the commands and techniques used to troubleshoot host connections, interact with Cisco switches and routers, back up and restore configuration files, and manage network equipment.
If you are new to networking, need a good understanding for management or sales responsibilities, or are starting along the path to achieve CCNA certification, this is the right course for you.
Prerequisites
- Those with an understanding of networking concepts will benefit most from this course.
What You'll Learn
- How networks function
- Network components and their functions
- Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model
- Binary, decimal, and hexadecimal numbering
- Switching operations and theory
- Host-to-Host packet delivery process
- TCP/IP network addressing and routing
- IP subnetting
- Providing Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), and remote access services
- Advanced network theory, including Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Intranets and extranets, and wireless networking
- Introduction to Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS)
- Initial configuration of Cisco Catalyst Switches and Routers
- Network discovery and management using Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), telnet, and Trivial FTP (TFTP)
Who Needs to Attend
- Network technicians who configure and support internetworks; Individuals seeking CCNA certification; Management and salespeople who need a working knowledge of modern networking.
Prepares you for Cisco Exam 640-822 ICND1
Course Outline
1. Building a Simple Network
- Exploring the Functions of Networking
- Securing the Network
- Host-to-Host Communication Model
- TCP/IP's Internet Layer
- TCP/IP's Transport Layer
- Packet Delivery Process
- Understanding Ethernet
- Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
2. Ethernet LANs
- Challenges of Shared LANs
- Solving Network Challenges with Switched LAN Technology
- Packet Delivery Process
- Operating Cisco IOS Software
- Starting the Switch
- Understanding Switch Security
- Maximizing the Benefits of Switching
- Troubleshooting Switch Issues
3. Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)
- Exploring Wireless Networking
- Understanding WLAN Security
- Implementing a WLAN
4. LAN Connections
- Functions of Routing
- Understanding Binary Basics
- Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme
- Starting a Router
- Configuring a Router
- Packet Delivery Process
- Understanding Router Security
- Using Cisco Router and Security Device Manager
- Using a Router as a DHCP Server
- Accessing Remote Devices
5. Wide Area Networks (WANs)
- WAN Technologies
- Enabling the Internet Connection
- Enabling Static Routing
- Configuring Serial Encapsulation
- Enabling Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
6. Network Environment Management
- Discovering Neighbors on the Network
- Managing Router Startup and Configuration
- Managing Cisco Devices
Labs
Lab 1: Using Host-Based Tools
Utilize Windows applications and commands to investigate the IP configuration of your PC and the local network.
Lab 2: Observing the TCP Three-Way Handshake
Use a packet sniffer software application to observe the TCP initial Three-Way Handshake.
Lab 3: Observing Extended PC Network Information
Use PC Tools, such as ping, traceroute, and ipconfig to gather network-related information.
Lab 4: Connecting to Remote Lab Equipment
Begin preparations for the subsequent labs. Test and practice the connectivity for your assigned workgroup equipment that will be used for the remaining lab practice exercises.
Lab 5: Switch Startup and Initial Configuration
Connect to your workgroup switch and complete the initial configuration.
Lab 6: Enhancing Security of Switch Configuration
Increase the security of the initial switch configuration.
Lab 7: Operating and Configuring a Cisco IOS Device
Practice and demonstrate the use of the Command Line Interface (CLI) features.
Lab 8: Converting Decimal to Binary and Binary to Decimal
Test your ability to convert numbers from binary to decimal and decimal to binary.
Lab 9: Classifying Network Addressing
Classify network addresses and convert addresses from decimal to binary format or binary to decimal format.
Lab 10: Computing Usable Subnetworks and Hosts
Determine how to create subnets from a given IP address, how many hosts per subnet, and how many subnets per IP address.
Lab 11: Calculating Subnet Masks
Determine the subnet mask used based on specific criteria provided. Determine the binary and decimal format of the mask, subnet address, number of host addresses, and the Directed Broadcast address.
Lab 12: Initial Router Startup
Connect to your workgroup router and examine the startup process.
Lab 13: Initial Router Configuration
Connect to your workgroup router and complete the initial configuration.
Lab 14: Enhancing Security of Initial Router Configuration
Increase the security of the initial router configuration.
Lab 15: Using Security Device Manager (SDM) to Configure DHCP Server Functions
Use the Cisco SDM to configure DHCP server functionality on your workgroup router.
Lab 16: Managing Remote Access Sessions
Utilize Telnet and SSH to create connections to your workgroup devices.
Lab 17: Connecting to the Internet
Configure the WAN Ethernet Interface to use a DCHP-obtained address and perform Port Address Translation to the inside network.
Lab 18: Connecting to the Main Office
Configure your workgroup router to connect to another device via a serial interface using PPP and provide a static route to that device.
Lab 19: Enable Dynamic Routing to Main Office
Enable the workgroup router to use the dynamic routing protocol RIP.
Lab 20: Using CDP
Obtain information about your directly connected Cisco device using Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and disable CDP from running on selected interfaces.
Lab 21: Managing Router Startup Operations
Make changes to control the router startup behavior, such as boot commands or configuration register settings.
Lab 22: Managing Cisco Devices
Understand how to use the IOS Copy and Debug commands.
Lab 23: Confirming the Re-Configuration of the Branch Network
Using all the skills that you have learned, you will assume the management of an incorrectly configured network. You will need to reconfigure or correct the network and then test the new network configuration for accuracy.
