Cisco CCNA (200-301)
This courseware prepares you for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 200-301 exam, a foundational certification validating your competence in core networking concepts. This training course covers all exam objectives, including hands-on skills in Ethernet LANs, command-line interface (CLI), LAN switching, networking protocols, subnetting, and more.
Go beyond rote memorization with real-world scenarios and learning resources that solidify your understanding.
What You`ll Learn on This Course
- Grasp core concepts of network topologies, IP addressing, and protocols.
- Navigate and utilize Cisco device command-line interfaces (CLI).
- Design and configure Ethernet Local Area Networks (LANs).
- Understand and implement LAN switching technologies.
- Gain a foundation in routing protocols for network traffic management.
- Master the art of dividing IP networks into subnets.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical networking scenarios.
This course comes with:
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 26 Weeks
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- Lesson Plan
Introduction
- About Cisco Certifications and CCNA
- Course Organization, Lessons, and Appendixes
2. Introduction to TCP/IP Networking
- Perspectives on Networking
- TCP/IP Networking Model
- Data Encapsulation Terminology
- Review All the Key Topics
3. Fundamentals of Ethernet LANs
- An Overview of LANs
- Building Physical Ethernet LANs with UTP
- Building Physical Ethernet LANs with Fiber
- Sending Data in Ethernet Networks
- Review All the Key Topics
4. Fundamentals of WANs and IP Routing
- Wide-Area Networks
- IP Routing
- Other Network Layer Features
- Review All the Key Topics
5. Using the Command-Line Interface
- Accessing the Cisco Catalyst Switch CLI
- Configuring Cisco IOS Software
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
6. Analyzing Ethernet LAN Switching
- LAN Switching Concepts
- Verifying and Analyzing Ethernet Switching
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
7. Configuring Basic Switch Management
- Securing the Switch CLI
- Enabling IPv4 for Remote Access
- Miscellaneous Settings Useful in the Lab
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
8. Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces
- Configuring Switch Interfaces
- Analyzing Switch Interface Status and Statistics
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
9. Implementing Ethernet Virtual LANs
- Virtual LAN Concepts
- VLAN and VLAN Trunking Configuration and Verification
- Troubleshooting VLANs and VLAN Trunks
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
10. Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts
- STP and RSTP Basics
- Details Specific to STP (and Not RSTP)
- Rapid STP Concepts
- Review All the Key Topics
11. RSTP and EtherChannel Configuration
- Understanding RSTP Through Configuration
- Configuring Layer 2 EtherChannel
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
12. Perspectives on IPv4 Subnetting
- Introduction to Subnetting
- Analyze Subnetting and Addressing Needs
- Make Design Choices
- Plan the Implementation
- Review All the Key Topics
13. Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks
- Classful Network Concepts
- Practice with Classful Networks
- Review All the Key Topics
14. Analyzing Subnet Masks
- Subnet Mask Conversion
- Identifying Subnet Design Choices Using Masks
- Review All the Key Topics
15. Analyzing Existing Subnets
- Defining a Subnet
- Analyzing Existing Subnets: Binary
- Analyzing Existing Subnets: Decimal
- Practice Analyzing Existing Subnets
- Review All the Key Topics
16. Operating Cisco Routers
- Installing Cisco Routers
- Enabling IPv4 Support on Cisco Router Interfaces
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
17. Configuring IPv4 Addresses and Static Routes
- IP Routing
- Configuring IP Addresses and Connected Routes
- Configuring Static Routes
- IP Forwarding with the Longest Prefix Match
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
18. IP Routing in the LAN
- VLAN Routing with Router 802.1Q Trunks
- VLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch SVIs
- VLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch Routed Ports
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
19. Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing
- Problem Isolation Using the ping Command
- Problem Isolation Using the traceroute Command
- Telnet and SSH
- Review All the Key Topics
20. Understanding OSPF Concepts
- Comparing Dynamic Routing Protocol Features
- OSPF Concepts and Operation
- OSPF Areas and LSAs
- Review All the Key Topics
21. Implementing OSPF
- Implementing Single-Area OSPFv2
- Using OSPFv2 Interface Subcommands
- Additional OSPFv2 Features
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
22. OSPF Network Types and Neighbors
- OSPF Network Types
- OSPF Neighbor Relationships
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
23. Fundamentals of IP Version 6
- Introduction to IPv6
- IPv6 Addressing Formats and Conventions
- Review All the Key Topics
24. IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting
- Global Unicast Addressing Concepts
- Unique Local Unicast Addresses
- Review All the Key Topics
25. Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Routers
- Implementing Unicast IPv6 Addresses on Routers
- Special Addresses Used by Routers
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
26. Implementing IPv6 Routing
- Connected and Local IPv6 Routes
- Static IPv6 Routes
- The Neighbor Discovery Protocol
- Command References
- Review All the Key Topics
27. Fundamentals of Wireless Networks
- Comparing Wired and Wireless Networks
- Wireless LAN Topologies
- Other Wireless Topologies
- RF Overview
- Review All the Key Topics
28. Analyzing Cisco Wireless Architectures
- Autonomous AP Architecture
- Cloud-based AP Architecture
- Split-MAC Architectures
- Comparing Wireless LAN Controller Deployments
- Review All the Key Topics
29. Securing Wireless Networks
- Anatomy of a Secure Connection
- Wireless Client Authentication Methods
- Wireless Privacy and Integrity Methods
- WPA, WPA2, and WPA3
- Lesson Review
- Review All the Key Topics
30. Building a Wireless LAN
- Connecting a Cisco AP
- Accessing a Cisco WLC
- Connecting a Cisco WLC
- Configuring a WLAN
- Review All the Key Topics
0 - Hands-on LAB Activities
Introduction to TCP/IP Networking
- Obtaining Hardware Information of a Network Adapter
- Obtaining the IP Version of a Network Adapter
- Obtaining Information about Different IP Versions
- Obtaining Information about the Net Firewall Profile
- Getting the TCP Settings
- Getting Information about the Current Connection Statistics of TCP
- Getting Information about the TCP Ports
- Getting Information about the UDP Ports
- Getting the UDP Settings
- Getting Information about the Current Connection Statistics of UDP
- Getting Information about DNS
2. Fundamentals of WANs and IP Routing
- Obtaining the ARP Cache
- Obtaining the IP Route Information from the IP Routing Table
3. Using the Command-Line Interface
- Demonstrating the Difference Between User and Enable (Privileged) Modes
- Enabling Password Security for CLI Access from the Console
- Using the show Command
- Demonstrating the Difference Between CLI Configuration Mode and EXEC Mode
- Configuring Submodes and Contexts
4. Analyzing Ethernet LAN Switching
- Listing the Status of the Interfaces in a Switch
5. Configuring Basic Switch Management
- Configuring Basic Passwords
- Configuring SSH in a Router
- Configuring IPv4 on a Switch
- Configuring a Switch to Learn its IP Address with DHCP
6. Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces
- Configuring and Displaying Speed, Duplex, and Description on a Switch
- Removing Various Configuration Settings
7. Implementing Ethernet Virtual LANs
- Configuring VLAN
- Enabling and Disabling VLANs on a Switch
8. RSTP and EtherChannel Configuration
- Observing the STP Status
9. Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks
- Configuring a Class A IP Address
- Configuring a Class B IP Address
- Configuring a Class C IP Address
10. Operating Cisco Routers
- Listing the Interfaces in a Router
- Configuring a Router
- Verifying IP Addresses on Cisco Routers
11. Configuring IPv4 Addresses and Static Routes
- Using the show IP route Command
- Displaying a Router’s IP ARP Table
- Configuring Static Routing
- Configuring Default Routing
12. Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing
- Pinging a Host Using a Router
- Pinging a Host Using a PC
- Using the traceroute Command
- Showing Telnet Login from R1 to R2 to View the Status of the Interface on R2
13. Fundamentals of IP Version 6
- Adding an IPv6 Address
14. Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Routers
- Configuring Static IPv6 Addresses on R1 and R2
- Configuring And Verifying NetFlow and NetFlow Data Export and Top Talkers
15. Implementing IPv6 Routing
- Displaying IPv6 Routes
- Rejecting the ipv6 route Command with Link-Local and No Outgoing Interface
16. Basic IPv4 Access Control Lists
- Creating and Applying an ACL at the CLI Using Named Access List Configuration
- Adding to and Displaying a Numbered ACL Configuration
17. Security Architectures
- Performing ARP Spoofing
- Spoofing MAC Address
- Performing a DDoS Attack Using cmd
- Using dig for Passive Reconnaissance
- Using nslookup for Passive Reconnaissance
18. Securing Network Devices
- Encrypting IOS Passwords with the service password-encryption Command
- Encoding a Password as Type 5 (MD5)
19. Implementing Switch Port Security
- Creating a New VLAN and Placing Switch Ports into that VLAN
- Configuring Interfaces as Trunk Ports
- Configuring Port Fast and Rapid Spanning Tree
20. Implementing DHCP
- Viewing the IP Address, Mask, and Default Router Settings on Windows
- Viewing the IP Address, Mask, and Default Router Settings on Linux
21. DHCP Snooping and ARP Inspection
- Configuring DHCP Snooping
22. Device Management Protocols
- Disabling the Timestamp and Enabling a Sequence Number in Log Messages
- Configuring Syslog and Viewing Settings on a Router
- Seeing Severity 3 and 5 Messages at the Console and Severity 3 Only in the Buffer
- Setting the Date, Time, Timezone, and Daylight Savings Time
23. Network Address Translation
- Configuring a CIDR-Based IP Network
- Configuring Network Address Translation
24. Miscellaneous IP Services
- Showing Cisco IOS File Systems Configuration on a Router
25. Introduction to Controller-Based Networking
- Showing Small Output from a Switch Command
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