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 and IP routers, connecting to wide area networks (WAN), and identifying fundamental security threats.
By completing this course, you will be able to:
Install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 network.
Perform essential troubleshooting steps in an enterprise branch office environment.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Numerous exercises and practice opportunities.
- Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.
Course Outline
9:00–10:00 Building a Simple Network
- Exploring networking functions.
- Understanding the host-to-host communications model.
- Introduction to Local Area Networks (LANs).
- Operating Cisco IOS® Software.
- Understanding Ethernet and switch operations.
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.
- Exploring the evolution of intelligent networks.
- Introduction to Quality of Service (QoS).
- Managing Cisco devices.
15:00–15:15 Coffee Break
15:15–16:00 Hands-on Lab
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