Implementing & Administering Cisco Network Devices

Who is this course for

Anyone working within an IT environment who is responsible or involved in supporting and installing Cisco routers and switches. Or anyone who wishes to gain the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) qualification.

The job roles best suited to the material in this course are:

Entry-level network engineer

Network administrator

Network support technician

Help desk technician

Purpose of the course

The course will allow delegates to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size route and switched networks. This includes implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. As well as covering basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills.

You will learn how to

Programme Cisco switches and routers using the IOS
Design and troubleshoot IP subnets
Design and assign interfaces to VLANs
Apply routing protocols; RIP; OSPF; EIGRP
Backup and restore configurations and the operating system using a TFTP server

Prerequisites

A good understanding of networking concepts is essential. This can be gained from attending our CompTIA Network+ (2009) course.

Benefits for you as an individual

After attending this course you will feel confident in working with a Cisco switch and router, as you will have had plenty of hands-on experience in setting up these devices and troubleshooting them. You have a good understanding of why a network is designed in a certain way and be confident in configuring and troubleshooting a Cisco switch and router.

Benefits for your organisation

The course aims to demystify Cisco configuration and troubleshooting; it covers a wide spread of topics: from configuring the IOS and IP addressing, to setting up VLANs and setting up routing protocols. After the course, the individual will feel confident in configuring a Cisco switch or router in typical situations.

Networking Concepts

Networking Concepts
Types of Network
Network Topologies
Media Access Methods
Contention Based Access Methods
Cabling
Serial Cables
Network Hardware
Network Devices
Bridges
Routers
The OSI 7 Layer Model
Structure of the OSI Reference Model
Introduction to the Different Layers
The Network Layer
The Data Link Layer
The Physical Layer
Data Flow Through the OSI Model
The OSI Layers in detail
Presentation Layer
Session Layer
The Transport Layer
Error Checking
The Network Layer
The Data Link Layer
The Physical Layer
Mnemonics
Cisco 3 Layer Model

TCP/IP

The TCP/IP Model & Common Protocols
Transport Layer Protocols
TCP/UDP / Ports / Transmission Types
IP & IP V4 Addresses
Converting Decimal into Binary
Classes of IP Address
How subnet masks work
ANDing an IP Address
Default Masks and Host Range
Private IP Address Ranges
Network Address Translation (NAT)

IP Addressing and Subnetting

IP Addresses and Subnetting
Classless InterDomain Routing
Subnetting & Class B addresses
Finding The Increment Value
Subnetting in your Head
Determining How Many Hosts Are In A Host Range
Subnetting Class C & Class A addresses
Finding The Correct Subnet Mask
Supernetting
Binary to Decimal Conversion Table
IP Version 6 Addresses

The Cisco IOS

Getting Started With The Cisco IOS
Booting/Setting Up The Router
Using the Command Line Interface
Command Line Levels
Setting Up the Router
Hostnames/Passwords
Configuring IP Addresses
Verifying The Configuration
Cisco Discovery Protocol
Saving The Configuration
Ping and Telnet
More IOS & Verification Commands
Resetting the Command History
Shortcut Commands

IP Routing

IP/Dynamic Routing

Administrative Distances

Static Routes and configuration

Default Routes and configuration

Dynamic Routing

Routing Loops and Information Protocol

Configuring RIP

Verifying The Configuration

Configuring RIP Version 2

Verifying The Configuration

Passive Interfaces

Introducing OSPF and EIGRP

Introducing EIGRP and OSPF
EIGRP Terminology /Configuring EIGRP
OSPF Terms
Configuring & Verifying OSPF
Show IP Protocols
Configuring OSPF using the SDM & Multiple Areas

Access Lists

Access Lists/Standard Access Lists
Extended Access Lists/Examples
Controlling Access To A LAN
Named Access Lists
Verifying The Access List Configuration

IPv6

IPv6 Addressing
Configuring a Cisco Router for IPv6
DHCP / Dynamic Routing and IPv6
EIGRP / RIP
Migrating to IPv6

Wide Area Networking (WAN)

Wide Area Networking/WAN Terminology
Types of WAN Networks
WAN Technologies
Frame Relay
Configuring/Verifying/Debug the PPP Configuration
Frame Relay Terminology
Virtual Private Networks

Layer Two Switching

Layer Two Switching
Switch Types
Spanning Tree Protocol/Terminology
Spanning Tree States/Port Costs
Selecting The Root Bridge
Configuring/Verifying Spanning Tree
Configuring and verifying a 2950 Switch
Port Security

Virtual LANs and Trunking

Virtual LANS And Trunking
VLAN Identification Methods
Trunking / VLAN Trunking Protocol
VTP Versions
Verifying the VTP Configuration
Routing Between VLANs
Etherchannel
Hot Standby Routing Protocol

Backing Up and Password Recovery

Installing a TFTP Server
Backing up/restoring The Configuration
Backing up the IOS
Password Recovery for the 2600 Series Router

Additional Exam Information

For those delegates who wish to back up the experience they gain on this course with an official qualification there is the option to buy an 200-301 CCNA exam voucher. This will certify knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. After you pass 200-301 CCNA, you earn CCNA certification.

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Everything you need to know on implementing, configuring, administering & troubleshooting Cisco network solutions

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