CCNA1 Exploration-Network Fundamentals (Version 4)
This module uses network protocol models to explain the layers of communications in data networks and teaches how to design, calculate and apply the correct IP addressing scheme. It also introduces Cisco CLI commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and verification and helps to develop skills in building up an Ethernet network using routers and switches.
Prerequisites:
A basic understanding of computers and networking is recommended.
Course Content:
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Labs use a model Internet to allow students to analyze real data without affecting production networks. Packet Tracer (PT) activities help students analyze protocol and network operation and build small networks in a simulated environment. At the end of the course, students build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; performing basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches; and implementing IP addressing schemes.
Chapter 1. Living in a Network-Centric World
1.0 Chapter Introduction
1.1 Communicating in a Network-Centric World
1.2 Communication – An Essential Part of Our Lives
1.3 The Network as a Platform
1.4 The Architecture of the Internet
1.5 Trends in Networking
1.6 Chapter Labs
1.7 Chapter Summary
1.8 Chapter Quiz
Chapter 2. Communications Over the Networks
2.0 Chapter Introduction
2.1 The Platform for Communications
2.2 LANs, WANs, and Internetworks
2.3 Protocols
2.4 Using Layered Models
2.5 Network Addressing
2.6 Chapter Labs
2.7 Chapter Summary
2.8 Chapter Quiz
Chapter 3. OSI Application Layer Functionality
3.0 Chapter Introduction
3.1 Applications – The Interface Between the Networks
3.2 Making Provisions for Applications and Services
3.3 Application Layer Protocols and Services Examples
3.4 Chapter Labs
3.5 Chapter Summary
3.6 Chapter Quiz
Chapter 4. OSI Transport Layer
4.0 Chapter Introduction
4.1 Roles of the Transport Layer
4.2 The TCP Protocol – Communicating with Reliability
4.3 Managing TCP Sessions
4.4 The UDP Protocol – Communicating with Low Overhead
4.5 Chapter Labs
4.6 Chapter Summary
4.7 Chapter Quiz
Chapter 5. OSI Network Layer
5.0 Chapter Introduction
5.1 IPv4
5.2 Networks – Dividing Devices into Groups
5.3 Routing – How Our Data Packets are Handled
5.4 Routing Processes: How Routes are Learned
5.5 Chapter Labs
5.6 Chapter Summary
5.7 Chapter Quiz
Chapter 6. Addressing the Network – IPv4
6.0 Chapter Introduction
6.1 IPv4 Addresses
6.2 Addresses for Different Purposes
6.3 Assigning Addresses
6.4 Is It On My Network?
6.5 Calculating Addresses
6.6 Testing the Network Layer
6.7 Chapter Labs
6.8 Chapter Summaries
6.9 Chapter Quiz
Chapter 7. Data Link Layer
7.0 Chapter Introduction
7.1 Data Link Layer – Accessing the media
7.2 Media Access Control Techniques
7.3 Media Access Control Addressing and Framing Data
7.4 Putting it All Together
7.5 Chapter Labs
7.6 Chapter Summary
7.7 Chapter Quiz
Chapter 8. OSI Physical Layer
8.0 Chapter Introduction
8.1 The Physical Layer - Communication Signals
8.2 Physical Signaling and Encoding: Representing
8.3 Physical Media – Connecting Communication
8.4 Chapter Labs
8.5 Chapter Summary
8.6 Chapter Quiz
Chapter 9. Ethernet
9.0 Chapter Introduction
9.1 Overview of Ethernet
9.2 Ethernet - Communication through the LAN
9.3 The Ethernet Frame
9.4 Ethernet Media Access Control
9.5 Ethernet Physical Layer
9.6 Hubs and Switches
9.7 Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
9.8 Chapter Labs
9.9 Chapter Summary
9.10 Chapter Quiz
Chapter 10. Planning and Cabling Networks
10.0 Chapter Introduction
10.1 LANs – Making the Physical Connection
10.2 Device Interconnections
10.3 Developing an Addressing Scheme
10.4 Calculating the Subnets
10.5 Device Interconnections
10.6 Chapter Labs
10.7 Chapter Summary
10.8 Chapter Quiz
Chapter 11. Configuring and Testing Your Network
11.0 Chapter Introduction
11.1 Configuring Cisco Devices – IOS® basics
11.2 Applying a Basic Configuration Using Cisco IOS
11.3 Verifying Connectivity
11.4 Monitoring and Documenting Networks
11.5 Chapter Labs
11.6 Chapter Summary
11.7 Chapter Quiz
Materials:
Online course materials via the Cisco Networking Academy and Student Lab Manuals are provided to all participants.
The Packet Tracer network simulator is also available exclusivley to students of the Cisco Networking Academy.
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