Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Networking

Network Fundamentals

Routing and Switching

Network Security

WAN Technologies

Network Automation and Management

Wireless Technologies

IPv6 and Advanced Networking Concepts

Lesson Summary

In this module, we will learn about networking basics and how it works. We will then discover routing, switching, and network security in more detail. Moreover, we will discuss network management protocols, wireless technologies and advanced networking concepts.

Course assessment

Train as a Cisco Associate in this free online networking course that covers switching, routing, security and more.

Basics of Cisco Network Associates

This networking and cybersecurity course covers the fundamental concepts of computer networking in detail. We explore topics like IP addresses, routing and cybersecurity. We then examine the concepts and technologies associated with network protocols, VPNs, VLANs and WAN. We also explain how firewalls and intrusion prevention systems protect networks from cyber attacks. Sign up to learn how to become a Cisco-Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Topic A - Networking Functions

Topic B - Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model

Topic C - Introducing LANs

Topic D - Introduction to the IOS

Topic E - Starting a Switch

Topic F - Understanding Ethernet and Switch Operation

Topic G - Troubleshooting Common Switch Media Issues

Topic G - Demo 1 - Perform Switch Startup

Topic G - Demo 2 - Troubleshooting Switch Media Issues

Topic G - Demo 3 - Command Line Help

Review Quiz

In this module, Building a Simple Network, students will learn about networking functions, understanding the host-to-host communications model, introducing LANs, introduction to the IOS, starting a switch, understanding ethernet and switch operation, troubleshooting common switch media issues, perform switch startup, troubleshooting switch media issues, and command-line help.

Topic A - Understanding the TCP/IP Internet Layer

Topic B - Understanding IP Addressing and Subnets

Topic C - Understanding the TCP/IP Transport Layer

Topic D - Exploring the Functions of Routing

Topic E - Configuring a Cisco Router

Topic F - Exploring the Packet Delivery Process

Topic G - Enabling Static Routing

Topic H - Managing Traffic Using ACLs

Topic I - Enabling Internet Connectivity

Topic I - Demo 1 - Performing Initial Router Setup Media Issues

Topic I - Demo 2 - Connecting to the Internet

Topic I - Demo 3 - Life of a Packet

In this module, Establishing Internet Connectivity, students will learn to understand the TCP/IP internet layer, understand IP addressing and subnets, understand the TCP/IP transport layer, explore the functions of routing, configure a Cisco router, explore the packet delivery process, enable static routing, manage traffic using ACLs, enable internet connectivity, perform initial router setup media issues, connect to the internet, and understand the life of a packet.

Topic A - Securing Administrative Access

Topic B - Implementing Device Hardening

Topic C - Implementing Traffic Filtering with ACLs

Topic C - Demo 1 - Enhancing the Security of the Initial Configuration - Part 1

Topic C - Demo 2 - Enhancing the Security of the Initial Configuration - Part 2

Topic C - Demo 3 - Device Hardening

Topic C - Demo 4 - Filtering Traffic with ACLs

Topic C - Demo 5 - Configuring SSH

Topic C - Demo 6 - Configuring NTP

Topic C - Demo 7 - AAA

Topic C - Demo 8 - DHCP Snooping

In this module, Managing Network Device Security, students will learn about securing administrative access, implementing device hardening, implementing traffic filtering with ACLs, enhancing the security of the initial configuration, device hardening, filtering traffic with ACLs, configuring SSH, configuring NTP, AAA, and DHCP snooping.

Topic A - Implementing VLANs and Trunks

Topic B - Routing Between VLANs

Topic C - Using a Cisco Network Device as a DHCP Server

Topic E - Introducing Dynamic Routing Protocols

Topic F - Implementing OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)

Topic F - Demo 1 - Configuring Expanded Switch Networks

Topic F - Demo 2 - Configuring DHCP Server

Topic F - Demo 3 - Implementing OSPF

Topic F - Demo 4 - Troubleshooting OSPF

Topic F - Demo 5 - Implementing RIPv2

Topic D - Introducing WAN Technologies

In this module, Understanding Motherboards, students will learn about implementing VLANs and trunks, routing between VLANs, using a Cisco network device as a DHCP server, WAN technologies, dynamic routing protocols, implementing OSPF, configuring expanded switch networks, configuring DHCP server, implementing OSPF, troubleshooting OSPF, and implementing RIPv2.

Topic A - Introducing Basic IPv6

Topic B - Understanding IPv6

Topic C - Configuring IPv6 Routing

Topic C -  Demo 1 - IPv6 Addresses

Topic C -  Demo 2 - Configure and Verify IPv6 Routing

Topic C -  Demo 3 - IPv6 ACL

Topic C -  Demo 4 - IPv6 RIP

In this module, Understanding Processors, students will learn about basic IPv6, understanding IPv6, configuring IPv6 routing, IPv6 addresses, configure and verify IPv6 routing, IPv6 ACL, and IPv6 RIP.

Diploma in Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v3 CCNA - Assessment

Students will get an introduction to Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices with this free online course.

Diploma in Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v3 CCNA

This free online Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v3 CCNA course will teach you everything you need to know about Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices. The Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) is the exam associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician certification and a tangible first step, second being ICND2, in achieving the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.

Topic A - Troubleshooting VLAN Connectivity

Topic B - Building Redundant Switched Topologies

Topic C - Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel

Topic D - Understanding Layer 3 Redundancy

Topic D - Demo 1 - Initial Lab Setup - Part 1

Topic D - Demo 2 - Initial Lab Setup - Part 2

Topic D - Demo 3 - Optimizing Spanning Tree Protocol

Topic D - Demo 4 - PortFast and BPDU Guard

Topic D - Demo 5 - Configuring EtherChannel

Topic D - Demo 6 - VTP

Topic D - Demo 7 - HSRP

Topic D - Demo 8 - QoS

In this module, Implementing Scalable Medium-Sized Networks, students will learn about troubleshooting VLAN connectivity, building redundant switched topologies, improving redundant switched topologies with EtherChannel, understanding layer 3 redundancy, initial lab setup, optimizing STP, PortFast and BPDU guard, configuring EtherChannel, VTP, HSRP, and QoS.

Topic A - Troubleshooting IPv4 Network Connectivity

Topic B - Troubleshooting IPv6 Network Connectivity

Topic B - Demo 1 - Troubleshooting an ACL

In this module, Troubleshooting Basic Connectivity, students will learn about troubleshooting IPv4 network connectivity, troubleshooting IPv6 network connectivity, and troubleshooting an ACL.

Topic A - Implementing EIGRP

Topic B - Troubleshooting EIGRP

Topic C - Implementing EIGRP for IPv6

Topic C - Demo 1 - EIGRP

Topic C - Demo 2 - Troubleshooting EIGRP

Topic C - Demo 3 - Routing Table Issues

Topic C - Demo 4 - Configure EIGRP in IPv6

In this module,  Implementing an EIGRP-Based Solution, students will learn about implementing EIGRP, troubleshooting EIGRP, implementing EIGRP for IPv6, EIGRP, troubleshooting EIGRP, routing table issues, and EIGRP with IPv6,

Topic A - OSPF Overview

Topic B - Multiarea OSPF Implementation

Topic C - Troubleshooting Multiarea OSPF

Topic D - Examining OSPFv3

Topic D - Demo 1 - Multiarea OSPF

Topic D - Demo 2 - Troubleshooting OSPF

Topic D - Demo 3 - Configuring OSPF for IPv6

In this module, Implementing a Scalable, Multiarea Network, OSPF-Based Solution, students will learn about OSPF, multiarea OSPF implementation, troubleshooting multiarea OSPF, Examining OSPFv3, multiarea OSPF, troubleshooting OSPF and configuring OSPF for IPv6.

Topic A - Understanding WAN Technologies

Topic B - Configuring Serial Encapsulation

Topic C - Establishing a WAN Connection Using Frame Relay

Topic D - Introducing VPN Solutions

Topic E - Configuring GRE Tunnels

Topic E - Demo 1 - Enabling HDLC

Topic E - Demo 2 - Troubleshooting PPP

Topic E - Demo 3 - Frame Relay

Topic E - Demo 4 - External BGP

Topic E - Demo 5 - GRE Tunnel

Topic E - Demo 6 - Dialer Interface

In this module, Wide-Area Networks, students will learn about understanding WAN technologies, configuring serial encapsulation, establishing a WAN connection using frame relay, introducing VPN solutions, configuring GRE tunnels, enabling HDLC, troubleshooting PPP, frame relay, external BGP, GRE tunnel, and dialer interface.

Topic C - Demo 1 - Managing Files

Topic C - Demo 2 - Logging

Topic C - Demo 3 - Syslog

Topic C - Demo 4 - Password Recovery

Topic C - Demo 5 - Superlab Initial Setup

Topic C - Demo 6 - Superlab - Part 1

Topic C - Demo 7 - Superlab - Part 2

Topic C - Demo 8 - Superlab - Part 3

Topic C - Demo 9 - Superlab - Part 4

Topic C - Demo 10 - Superlab - Part 5

Topic C - Demo 11 - Superlab - Part 6

Topic C - Demo 12 - Superlab - Part 7

Topic C - Demo 13 - Superlab - Part 8

Topic C - Demo 14 - Superlab - Part 9

In this module, Network Device Management, students will learn about introducing basic IPv6, understanding IPv6, configuring IPv6 routing, managing files, logging, syslog, password recovery, superlab initial setup, and superlab.

Diploma in Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v3 CCNA - Assessment

Continue learning the fundamentals of Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices with this free online course.

Diploma in Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v3 CCNA

This free online Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v3 CCNA course covers the exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. The exam tests a candidate's knowledge and the skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office network. With this course, you will learn everything about extending switched networks with VLANs, VLSM, and IPv6 addressing.

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