CISCO CCNA Learning objectives Module 1: Networking Today

Module 2: Basic Switch and End Device Configuration

1. Network Components a. Define each: host, peer-to-peer, server, end device, intermediary device, network media 2. Topologies a. What are the two main types of topologies? 3. Common types of networks a. LANS vs WANS b. The Internet C. Intranets and Extranets 4. Internet Connections a. Types of connections to the Internet b. Converging Network 5. Reliable Networks What is required for a reliable network? a. 6. Network Trends a. What new trends are impacting networks? 7. Network Security a. Threats and Solutions 1. Cisco IOS Access Cisco operating system uses b. GUI vs CLI C. Access methods 2. TOS Navigation Modes and navigation between modes 3. Command Structure a. How commands are built b. Syntax check C. Help Features d. Hot keys and Shortcuts 4. Basic Device Configuration a. Setting names b. Setting passwords and encrypting C. Banner messages d. Saving configurations 5. Ports and Addresses a. IP addresses b. Configuration of IP addresses C. Switch Virtual Interface (SVI) 6. Verify Connectivity