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ICND 1

Who should attend

Network technicians who configure and support internetworks and/or management and salespeople who need a working knowledge of modern networking.
Certifications

This course is part of the following Certifications:

    * CCIE Routing & Switching (CCIERS Routing & Switching)
    * CCIE Service Provider (CCIESP Service Provider)
    * CCIE Security (CCIES Security)
    * CCIE Voice (CCIEV Voice)
    * Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
    * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    * Cisco Certified Network Associate Service Provider Operations (CCNA)

Prerequisites

To fully benefit from the ICND 1 course students should have basic computer literacy, Windows navigation skills, Internet usage skills, and email usage skills
Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, the student will be able to meet these objectives:

    * Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model
    * Using the host-to-host packet delivery process, describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues
    * Describes the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access
    * Describes the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP/IP
    * Describe the function of Wide Area Networks (WANs), the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT and RIP routing
    * Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and managing the router's start-up and configuration

Course Content

ICND 1 is the first part in the two-part updated Cisco ICND curriculum. This course will help students gain an understanding of the operation of TCP/IP networks built with Cisco hardware. They will also learn the commands and techniques used to troubleshoot host connections, interact with Cisco switches and routers, backup and restore configuration files, and manage network equipment.
 

Detailed Course Outline
Module 1: Building a Simple Network

Lesson 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking

    * Define a network
    * List the common components of a network
    * Interpret network diagrams
    * List major resource-sharing functions of networks and their benefits
    * List four common user applications that require network access and the benefits of each
    * Describe the impact of user applications on the network
    * List the categories of characteristics used to describe the various network types
    * Compare and contrast physical and logical topologies
    * List the characteristics of a bus topology
    * List the characteristics of a star and extended-star topology
    * List the characteristics of a ring and dual-ring topology
    * List the characteristics of a mesh and partial-mesh topology
    * Describe the methods of connecting to the Internet

Lesson 2: Securing the Network

    * Explain how sophisticated attack tools and open networks have generated an increased need for network security and dynamic security policies
    * Describe the challenge of balancing network security needs against e-business processes, legal issues, and government policies
    * Describe network adversaries, hacker motivations, and classes of attack
    * Describe how to mitigate common threats to Cisco routers and switches

Lesson 3: Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model

    * Identify the requirements of the host-to-host communication module
    * Define the purpose of the OSI reference model
    * Define the characteristics, functions, and purposes of each of the OSI layers
    * Describe the process of encapsulation and de-encapsulation
    * Describe how peer-to-peer communication works
    * List the purposes and functions of the TCP/IP suite in data communications

Lesson 4: Understanding the TCP/IP Internet Layer

    * List the characteristics of the Internet protocol
    * Describe the components of an IPv4 address
    * Describe the structure of an IPv4 address
    * Describe the classes of IP addresses
    * Describe reserved IP addresses
    * Compare public and private IP addresses
    * Define the function of DHCP in IP addressing
    * Define the function of DNS in IP addressing
    * Identify common host tools to determine the IP address of a host

Lesson 5: Understanding the TCP/IP Transport Layer

    * Explain the purpose and functions of the transport layer
    * Contrast connection-oriented transport with connectionless transport
    * List the characteristics of UDP
    * List the characteristics of TCP
    * List common applications provided by TCP/IP
    * Describe how the protocol stack maps Layer 3 to Layer 4
    * Describe how the protocol stack maps Layer 4 to applications
    * Order the steps of the initialization of a TCP connection
    * Describe the reasons for and the mechanics of flow control
    * Order the steps in an acknowledgment sequence
    * Define the function of windowing
    * Define sequence and acknowledgment numbers

Lesson 6: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process

    * Describe Layer 1 devices and their function
    * Describe Layer 2 devices and their function
    * Describe Layer 2 addressing
    * Describe Layer 3 devices and their function
    * Describe Layer 3 addressing
    * Describe mapping Layer 2 addressing to Layer 3 addressing
    * Describe the ARP table
    * Describe packet delivery (host-to-host)
    * Describe the function of the default gateway
    * Use common host tools to determine the path between two hosts across a network

Lesson 7: Understanding Ethernet

    * Define a LAN
    * Identify the components of a LAN
    * List the functions of a LAN
    * Describe LAN sizes
    * Describe the evolution of Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)
    * Describe the standards that govern Ethernet
    * Define how CSMA/CD operates
    * Identify the fields of an Ethernet frame and explain their functions
    * List the characteristics of each type of Ethernet frame addressing
    * Define the purpose and components of an Ethernet address
    * Define the hexadecimal structure and function of MAC addresses in an Ethernet LAN

Lesson 8: Connecting to an Ethernet LAN

    * List the functions of a NIC in an Ethernet LAN
    * List the connection requirements for an Ethernet LAN
    * Define the types of Ethernet LAN connection media
    * List the characteristics of an unshielded twisted-pair cable
    * Recognize the differences between straight-through and crossover cables, and explain the appropriate uses for each

Module 2: Ethernet LANs

Lesson 1: Understanding the Challenges of Shared LANs

    * Define Ethernet LAN segments and their distance limitations
    * List the characteristics and functions of a hub in an Ethernet LAN
    * Define collisions on a LAN and list the conditions that produce them
    * Define collision domains in an Ethernet LAN

Lesson 2: Solving Network Challenges with Switched LAN Technology

    * Identify the typical causes of network congestion on an Ethernet LAN
    * List the characteristics and functions of a bridge in alleviating network congestion
    * List the characteristics and functions of a switch
    * Compare the network performance of a switch to the network performance of a bridge
    * List the three functions of a switch
    * Describe how switching works
    * Describe how LANs today use switching technology

Lesson 3: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process

    * Describe Layer 2 addressing
    * Describe Layer 3 addressing
    * Describe packet delivery (host-to-host)

Lesson 4: Operating Cisco IOS Software

    * List the features and functions of Cisco IOS Software in relation to enterprise network considerations
    * Describe the initial startup for Cisco network devices
    * Describe external configurations for Cisco network devices
    * Define the features of the Cisco IOS CLI
    * Describe how to start an EXEC session and change EXEC modes
    * Identify the online help functions associated with the device CLI
    * Describe the enhanced editing functions of the Cisco IOS CLI
    * Use the device command history feature of the CLI

Lesson 5: Starting a Switch

    * Start up a Cisco IOS switch
    * Identify the conditions reflected by the LEDs on Cisco IOS switches
    * Describe the initial boot output from a Cisco IOS switch
    * Log in to a Cisco IOS switch
    * Configure a Cisco IOS switch from the command line
    * Verify the initial switch operation
    * Use the appropriate show command for MAC address table management

Lesson 6: Understanding Switch Security

    * Describe how to mitigate hardware, environmental, electrical, and maintenance-related security threats to Cisco switches and switches
    * Configure password security
    * Configure the Login Banner
    * Describe the difference between using Telnet versus SSH for remote access
    * Configure port security
    * Secure unused ports

Lesson 7: Maximizing the Benefits of Switching

    * List the characteristics and advantages of microsegmentation
    * Compare half-duplex and full-duplex operation in an Ethernet LAN
    * Identify the need for different media rates in enterprise networks and describe how thisneed can be satisfied in a switched Ethernet network
    * Describe how loops can affect performance in a switched LAN
    * Describe how STP protects against loops resulting from physical redundancy in an Ethernet LAN

Lesson 8: Troubleshooting Switch Issues

    * Identify switch issues using a layered approach
    * Identify and resolve common switched network media issues
    * Identify and resolving common access port issues
    * Identify and resolve common configuration issues

Module 3: Wireless LANs

Lesson 1: Exploring Wireless Networking

    * Describe the business case for WLAN services
    * Describe the differences between WLAN and LAN implementations
    * Identify the characteristics of the radio frequency transmissions used by WLANs
    * Identify the organizations that define WLAN standards
    * Describe the three unlicensed bands used by ITU-R local FCC Wireless
    * Compare the different IEEE 802.11 standards
    * Describe Wi-Fi certification

Lesson 2: Understanding WLAN Security

    * Describe common threats to WLAN services
    * Describe methods of mitigating security threats to WLAN services
    * Describe the evolution of WLAN security.
    * Describe the wireless client association process
    * Describes how IEEE 802.1X provides additional WLAN security
    * Describe the modes of WPA

Lesson 3: Implementing a WLAN

    * Describe the IEEE 802.11 topologies
    * Describe BSA WLAN service
    * Describe the effect of distance and speed on WLAN service
    * Describe the factors that should be considered in implementation of an access point
    * Describe basic wireless implementation
    * Describes the form factors to add wireless to existing laptops
    * Describe how to troubleshoot common wireless issues

Module 4: LAN Connections

Lesson 1: Exploring the Functions of Routing

    * Describe the physical characteristics of a router and the functions of a router in the IP packet delivery process
    * Describe the method used in determining the optimal path for forwarding IP packets between networks
    * List the characteristics of routing tables and their function in path determination
    * Match the characteristics of a static route, dynamic route, directly connected route, and default route to the appropriate route type
    * List the characteristics of routing protocols that build and maintain routing tables automatically

Lesson 2: Understanding Binary Basics

    * Describe the decimal and binary number systems
    * Describe the “powers of 2” process
    * Convert a decimal number to a binary number
    * Convert a binary number to a decimal number

Lesson 3: Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme

    * Define the purpose and function of a subnet
    * Describe the process of computing usable subnet and host addresses
    * Describe how end systems use subnet masks to locate a destination device
    * Describe how routers use subnet masks to route a packet to its destination
    * Describe the mechanics of subnet mask operation
    * Apply subnet mask operations to Class A, B, and C IP addresses

Lesson 4: Starting a Cisco Router

    * Start up a Cisco router
    * Start the initial setup process for a Cisco router
    * Log in to a Cisco router
    * Show the hardware and software status of a Cisco router

Lesson 5: Configuring a Cisco Router

    * Describe the router configuration modes
    * Configure a router from the CLI
    * Configure router interfaces
    * Configure a router IP address
    * Verify the router interface configuration

Lesson 6: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process

    * Describe Layer 2 addressing
    * Describe Layer 3 addressing
    * Describe host-to-host packet delivery
    * Describe the use of the show ip arp command
    * Describe the use of common Cisco IOS tools to verify connectivity

Lesson 7: Understanding Cisco Router Security

    * Describe how to mitigate hardware, environmental, electrical, and maintenance-related security threats to Cisco routers
    * Configure password security
    * Configure the login banner
    * Describe Telnet and SSH for remote access

Lesson 8: Using Cisco SDM

    * Describe the features of Cisco SDM
    * Explain how to use the elements of the Cisco SDM interface
    * Explain the function of each of the five Cisco SDM wizards

Lesson 9: Using a Cisco Router as a DHCP Server

    * Describe the features of DHCP
    * Describe using a router as a DHCP server
    * Describe how to use Cisco SDM to enable the DHCP server to function on a router
    * Describe how to monitor DHCP server functions

Lesson 10: Accessing Remote Devices

    * Use Telnet and SSH to connect to remote network devices
    * Suspend and resume a Telnet session
    * Close a Telnet session
    * Use Cisco IOS Software commands to test connectivity

Module 5: WAN Connections

Lesson 1: Understanding WAN Technologies

    * List the functions and characteristics of a WAN
    * List the business needs for WANs
    * Compare WANs to LANs
    * Describe how WAN protocols operate in relation to the OSI reference model
    * List the hardware devices that typically function in connecting to a WAN and define their functions
    * Describe the cabling that is available for WAN connections
    * Define the role of routers for WAN access
    * List the major protocols that operate in a WAN environment
    * List the major types of WAN access communication link options

Lesson 2: Enabling the Internet Connection

    * Define the functions of a packet-switched WAN communication link
    * List the characteristics and functions of DSL
    * List the characteristics and functions of cable-based WANs
    * Describe the evolution and the function of the global Internet
    * Describe the process of obtaining an interface address from a DHCP server
    * Describe the features of NAT and PAT on Cisco routers
    * Describe using static and dynamic translation to translate inside source addresses
    * Use Cisco SDM to configure the DHCP client and PAT by overloading an inside global address
    * Use Cisco SDM to verify that the DHCP client is operating as expected
    * Use Cisco IOS commands to verify that NAT and PAT are operating as expected

Lesson 3: Enabling Static Routing

    * Describe the basic characteristics of IP static and dynamic routing
    * Explain the differences between static and dynamic routing
    * Configure static routes on Cisco routers
    * Configure default route forwarding
    * Verify static route configurations

Lesson 4: Configuring Serial Encapsulation

    * Define the functions and characteristics of circuit-switched WAN communication links
    * Define the characteristics and functions of the PSTN
    * Define the functions and characteristics of point-to-point communication links
    * Define the characteristics of HDLC
    * Explain how to configure HDLC encapsulation on a serial port
    * Define the characteristics of PPP and describe how it is enabled on a serial interface
    * Verify HDLC and PPP configurations
    * Define the characteristics of Frame Relay
    * Define the characteristics of ATM

Lesson 5: Enabling RIP

    * Describe the purpose, types, and classes of dynamic routing protocols
    * Describe the different classes of routing protocols
    * Describe how a distance vector routing protocol selects routes and maintains routing information
    * Describe the features of RIP
    * Describe the differences between RIPv1 and RIPv2
    * Describe the tasks required to enable a dynamic routing protocol on a Cisco router
    * Describe the configuration tasks needed to enable basic RIP routing on a Cisco router
    * Use the show commands to verify the RIP configuration
    * Describe the use of the debug ip rip command

Module 6: Network Environment Management

Lesson 1: Discovering Neighbors on the Network

    * Describe the purpose and function of the Cisco Discovery Protocol
    * Describe the information provided by Cisco Discovery Protocol
    * Enable and disable Cisco Discovery Protocol
    * Determine the host names and addresses of neighboring Cisco devices using Cisco Discovery Protocol
    * Monitor and maintain information about neighboring Cisco devices using Cisco Discovery Protocol
    * Use information gathered using Cisco Discovery Protocol to create a network map of the environment

Lesson 2: Managing Cisco Router Startup and Configuration

    * Describe the router boot sequence and explain how to verify that the router booted correctly
    * Identify the internal components of Cisco routers
    * Describe the process for locating the Cisco IOS image
    * Display and change the boot information in the configuration register

Lesson 3: Managing Cisco Devices

    * Describe the file systems used by a Cisco router
    * Manage Cisco IOS image files to maintain accessible Cisco IOS images
    * Manage device configuration files to reduce device downtime
    * Use the copy command to move configurations
    * Use troubleshooting commands and processes to minimize any potentially adverse impact on Cisco devices

CCNA Description

The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs)

Recommended Training

CCNA Recertification

CCNA certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, either pass the current CCNA exam, or pass the ICND2 exam, or pass any 642 professional level or Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams), or pass a current CCIE written exam.

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