CCNA Course

Overview

Learning Objectives

The CCNA Routing and Switching certification is one of the foundational networking certifications provided by Cisco. The course provides essential knowledge for configuring and troubleshooting networking devices. The course is typically divided into two parts, each covering key concepts in routing, switching, and network infrastructure. Here's a typical CCNA Routing & Switching course outline:

Prerequisites

NONE

Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to Networks (ICND1)

1.1 Networking Fundamentals

Introduction to networking and the OSI model

The role of routers and switches

Common networking devices

The importance of IP addressing

1.2 Networking Protocols

TCP/IP and OSI model layers

Protocols such as IP, ARP, DNS, DHCP, and ICMP

1.3 IP Addressing and Subnetting

IP addressing (IPv4 and IPv6)

Subnetting techniques

Classful vs. classless addressing

Subnet masks and CIDR notation

1.4 Local Area Networks (LANs)

Ethernet and its role in LAN

Switches and hubs

MAC addressing and frame forwarding

VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks)

1.5 Routing Basics

Static routing vs. dynamic routing

Routing tables and protocols

Introduction to RIPv2 (Routing Information Protocol)

1.6 IP Addressing and Subnetting (IPv6)

IPv6 addressing structure

Address types: Unicast, Anycast, and Multicast

IPv6 subnetting

Module 2. Routing and Switching Essentials (ICND2)

2.1 Routing Protocols

Routing algorithms and concepts

Dynamic routing protocols: RIP, EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol), OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)

Routing tables and the process of routing

How routers use routing protocols to forward packets

2.2 VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing

VLANs and their configurations

VLAN trunking protocol (VTP)

Inter-VLAN Routing with a router (Router on a Stick)

2.3 Switching Concepts

Switch operation: MAC table and frame forwarding

Switching loops and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

Configuring basic switch settings (hostname, IP address, VLANs)

2.4 Security Fundamentals

Securing router and switch management interfaces

Implementing security features on switches (port security, DHCP snooping)

Configuring access control lists (ACLs)

VPNs and basic security protocols

2.5 Wide Area Networks (WANs)

WAN technologies and services (PPP, Frame Relay, DSL, etc.)

Setting up and troubleshooting WAN connections

Introduction to IP addressing in WANs

2.6 Network Address Translation (NAT) and DHCP

NAT concepts and configuration

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and its role in networking

Configuring DHCP on routers

2.7 Troubleshooting and Monitoring

Troubleshooting router and switch configurations

Diagnostic tools: Ping, Traceroute, Show Commands, etc.

Network monitoring and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

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