Overview
Students will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network, including configuring a LAN switch, configuring an IP router, connecting to a WAN, and identifying basic security threats.
Audience Profile
Network administrators. Network support engineers. Network engineer associate. Network specialist. Network analyst. Cisco channel partners. Individuals pursing the CCNA Routing and Switching certification.
Prerequisite(s) Recommended
Before taking this course, learners should be familiar with: Basic computer literacy. Basic PC operating system navigation skills. Basic Internet usage skill. Basic address knowledge. Good understanding of network fundamentals.
Learning Objectives
This course will enable you to: Prepare for the entry-level CCENT certification, which is the foundation for Cisco associate-level certifications and beyond. Obtain the foundational understanding of network layers 1-3 that are applicable to core routing and switching plus other advanced technologies. Develop basic routing and switching networking skills to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco networks for increased effectiveness and optimal performance within SMB settings. Understand the interactions and network functions of firewalls, wireless controllers and access points. Support Cisco network deployments and maintain these services in an on-going operational network.
Course Outline
Module 1: Building a Simple Network
Lessons
- Functions of Networking
- Host-to-Host Communications Model
- Introducing LANs
- Operating Cisco IOS Software
- Starting a Switch
- Ethernet and Switch Operation
- Troubleshooting Common Switch Media Issues
Discovery Lab: Get Started with Cisco CLI
Discovery Lab: Perform Basic Switch Configuration
Discovery Lab: Observe How a Switch Operates
Discovery Lab: Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
Challenge Lab: Implementing the Initial Switch Configuration
Challenge Lab: Implementing the Initial Router Configuration
Module 2: Establishing Internet Connectivity
Lessons
- TCP/IP Internet Layer
- IP Addressing and Subnets
- TCP/IP Transport Layer
- Functions of Routing
- Configuring a Cisco Router
- Packet Delivery Process
- Enabling Static Routing
- Basics of ACL
- Enabling Internet Connectivity
Discovery Lab: Inspect TCP/IP Applications
Discovery Lab: Start with Cisco Router Configuration
Discovery Lab: Configure Cisco Discovery Protocol
Discovery Lab: Configure Default Gateway
Challenge Lab: Implementing Static Routing
Challenge Lab: Implementing PAT
Module 3: Summary Challenge
Lessons
- Establish Internet Connectivity
- Troubleshoot Internet Connectivity
Discovery Lab: Exploration of Packet Forwarding
Discovery Lab: Configure and Verify Static Routes
Discovery Lab: Configure and Verify ACLs
Discovery Lab: Configure a Provider-Assigned IP Address
Challenge Lab: Summary Challenge Lab 1
Challenge Lab: Summary Challenge Lab 2
Module 4: Building a Medium-Sized Network
Lessons
- Implementing VLANs and Trunks
- Routing between VLANs
- Using a Cisco IOS Network Device as a DHCP Server
- Implementing RIPv2
Discovery Lab: Configure Static NAT
Discovery Lab: Configure Dynamic NAT and PAT
Discovery Lab: Troubleshoot NAT
Discovery Lab: Configure VLAN and Trunk
Challenge Lab: Troubleshooting VLANs and Trunk
Challenge Lab: Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
Challenge Lab: Implementing a DHCP Server on a Cisco IOA Device
Challenge Lab: Implementing RIPv2
Module 5: Network Device Management and Security
Lessons
- Securing Administrative Access
- Implementing Device Hardening
- Configuring System Message Logging
- Managing Cisco Devices
- Licensing
Discovery Lab: Configure a Router on a Stick
Discovery Lab: Configure a Cisco Router as a DHCP Server
Discovery Lab: Troubleshoot DHCP
Discovery Lab: Configure and Verify RIPv2
Challenge Lab: Securing Device Administrative Access
Challenge Lab: Implementing Device Hardening
Challenge Lab: Configuring System Message Logging
Module 6: Summary Challenge
Lessons
- Implementing a Medium-Sized Network
- Troubleshooting a Medium-Sized Network
Discovery Lab: Troubleshoot RIPv2
Discovery Lab: Enhance Security of Initial Configuration
Discovery Lab: Limit Remote Access Connectivity
Discovery Lab: Configure and Verify Port Security
Challenge Lab: Summary Challenge Lab 3
Challenge Lab: Summary Challenge Lab 4
Module 7: Introducing IPv6
Lessons
- Introducing Basic IPv6
- IPv6 Operation
- Configuring IPv6 Static Routes
Discovery Lab: Configure and Verify NTP
Discovery Lab: Configure Syslog
Discovery Lab: Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
Discovery Lab: Configure IPv6 Static Routes
Challenge Lab: Implement IPv6 Static Routing
