This course conforms to the first of three courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) designation. This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the internet and other computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing, and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. At the end of the course, students build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling, performing basic configurations of network devices including routers and switches, and implementing IP addressing schemes.
This course investigates the architecture, components and operation of routers and switches in a small to medium business environment. You will analyze, configure, verify and troubleshoot networks that employ both IPv4 / IPv6 protocols, static routing, ACLs, DHCP, Inter-VLAN routing, static routing, switch operation, spanning-tree protocol, redundancy protocols, mitigation of LAN attacks and wireless networks. Course material is presented in class through lectures and then put into practice through practical labs and problem solving sessions.
This course conforms to the third of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. The course expands on topics covered in Cisco Networking Level 2 and examines new topics. It describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a large and complex network. You will learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, you should be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP. You will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.
This course conforms to the fourth of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. It discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables you to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. You will learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. You will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.