Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (Pre-CCNA) Training Course
This course provides an introduction to the installation, operation, configuration, and verification of a basic Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) network. Topics include configuring a LAN switch, setting up an IP router, connecting to a WAN, and identifying fundamental security threats.
This course will help you:
Install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 network.
Perform basic troubleshooting steps in enterprise branch office environments.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
09.00-10.00 Building a Simple Network
- Exploring the Functions of Networking
- Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model
- Introducing LANs
- Operating Cisco IOS® Software
- Understanding Ethernet and Switch Operation
10.30-10.45 Coffee Break
10.45-12.00 Implementing Scalable Medium-Sized Networks
- Implementing and Troubleshooting VLANs and Trunks
- Building Redundant Switched Topologies
- Routing Between VLANs
- Understanding Layer 3 Redundancy
12.00-13.00 Lunch Break
13.00-15.00 Troubleshooting Basic Connectivity
- Troubleshooting IPv4 Network Connectivity
Network Device Management
- Implementing Basic Network Device Management
- Learning About the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
- Introducing QoS
- Managing Cisco Devices
15.00-15.15 Coffee Break
15.15-16.00 Hands on Lab
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