In this comprehensive self study programme,
develop a practical understanding of the operation of modern TCP/IP
networks built with Cisco hardware. Learn the commands and
techniques used to troubleshoot host connections, interact with
Cisco switches and routers, back up and restore configuration
files, and manage network equipment.
Course Outline
1. Building a Simple Network
- Exploring the Functions of Networking
- Securing the Network
- Host-to-Host Communication Model
- TCP/IP's Internet Layer
- TCP/IP's Transport Layer
- Packet Delivery Process
- Understanding Ethernet
- Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
2. Ethernet LANs
- Challenges of Shared LANs
- Solving Network Challenges with Switched LAN Technology
- Packet Delivery Process
- Operating Cisco IOS Software
- Starting the Switch
- Understanding Switch Security
- Maximizing the Benefits of Switching
- Troubleshooting Switch Issues
3. Wireless Local Area Networks
(WLANs)
- Exploring Wireless Networking
- Understanding WLAN Security
- Implementing a WLAN
4. LAN Connections
- Functions of Routing
- Understanding Binary Basics
- Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme
- Starting a Router
- Configuring a Router
- Packet Delivery Process
- Understanding Router Security
- Using Cisco Router and Security Device Manager
- Using a Router as a DHCP Server
- Accessing Remote Devices
5. Wide Area Networks (WANs)
- WAN Technologies
- Enabling the Internet Connection
- Enabling Static Routing
- Configuring Serial Encapsulation
- Enabling Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
6. Network Environment
Management
- Discovering Neighbors on the Network
- Managing Router Startup and Configuration
- Managing Cisco Devices