Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics Understand the model of host-to-host communication Describe the features and functions of the Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS®) software Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches Install a switch and perform the initial configuration Describe the TCP/IP Internet layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting Describe the TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer Explore functions of routing Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing Describe IPv6 main features and addresses, and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing Describe, implement, and verify Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and trunks Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Explain how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) work Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts Describe the operation of Access Control Lists (ACLs) and their applications in the network Configure Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and explain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT) on Cisco routers Describe basic Quality of Service (QoS) concepts Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built, and how to use Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization Introduce the concept of network programmability and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and describe smart network management solutions such as Cisco DNA Center™, Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Configure basic IOS system monitoring tools Describe the management of Cisco devices Describe the current security threat landscape Describe threat defense technologies Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane Implement basic steps to harden network devices
 

This course is designed for anyone seeking CCNA certification. The course also provides foundational knowledge for all support technicians involved in the basic installation, operation, and verification of Cisco networks. The job roles best suited to the material in this course are: Entry-level network engineer Network administrator Network support technician Help desk technician
 

Before taking this course, you should have: Basic computer literacy Basic PC operating system navigation skills Basic Internet usage skills Basic IP address knowledge There are no formal prerequisites for CCNA certification, but you should make sure to have a good understanding of the exam topics.
 

This class includes lecture sections and some self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing. In e-learning classes, the lectures are on recorded videos. Section titleLearning mode Implementing VLANs and TrunksLecture Routing Between VLANsLecture Introducing OSPFLecture Building Redundant Switched TopologiesSelf-study Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannelLecture Exploring Layer 3 RedundancySelf-study Introducing WAN TechnologiesSelf-study Explaining Basics of ACLLecture Enabling Internet ConnectivityLecture Introducing QoSSelf-study Explaining Wireless FundamentalsSelf-study Introducing Architectures and VirtualizationSelf-study Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent NetworksLecture Introducing System MonitoringLecture Managing Cisco DevicesLecture Examining the Security Threat LandscapeSelf-study Implementing Threat Defense TechnologiesSelf-study Securing Administrative AccessLecture Implementing Device HardeningLecture Lab outline Get Started with Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI) Observe How a Switch Operates Perform Basic Switch Configuration Implement the Initial Switch Configuration Inspect TCP/IP Applications Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols Implement an Initial Router Configuration Configure Default Gateway Explore Packet Forwarding Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes Configure IPv6 Static Routes Implement IPv4 Static Routing Implement IPv6 Static Routing Configure VLAN and Trunk Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk Configure a Router on a Stick Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF Configure and Verify EtherChannel Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address Configure Static NAT Configure Dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT) Implement PAT Log into the WLC Monitor the WLC Configure a Dynamic (VLAN) Interface Configure a DHCP Scope Configure a WLAN Define a Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) Server Explore Management Options Explore the Cisco DNA™ Center Configure and Verify NTP Configure System Message Logging Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup Upgrade Cisco IOS Image Configure WLAN Using Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Pre-Shared Key (PSK) Using the GUI Secure Console and Remote Access Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity Secure Device Administrative Access Configure and Verify Port Security Implement Device Hardening