Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (Pre-CCNA) Training Course
This course provides an introduction to the installation, operation, configuration, and verification of basic Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) networks. Key topics include configuring LAN switches, configuring IP routers, connecting to wide area networks (WANs), and identifying fundamental security threats.
By completing this course, you will be able to:
Install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 network.
Perform basic troubleshooting tasks within enterprise branch offices.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.
Course Outline
9:00-10:00 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 Time
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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