The Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office Enterprise network, including configuring a switch, a router, and connecting to a WAN and implementing network security. After the course a learner should be able to complete configuration and implementation of a small branch office network under supervision.
Objectives
Upon finishing this course, you will be able to:
Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components, and the OSI reference model
Using the host-to-host packet delivery process, describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues
Describe the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used, with a focus on RF wireless access
Describe the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP/IP
Describe the function of WANs, the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT, and RIP routing
Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and manage the router startup and configuration
Importance
The ICND1 course is of utmost importance for all individuals new to networking.
Target Audience
This course is intended for individuals new to networking concepts and terminology, and/or individuals preparing for CCENT certification.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Basic computer literacy
Basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills
Basic Internet usage skills
Basic e-mail usage skills
Course Outline
Building a Simple Network
Exploring the Functions of Networking
Securing the Network
Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model
Understanding the TCP/IP Internet Layer
Understanding the TCP/IP Transport Layer
Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Understanding Ethernet
Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LANs
Understanding the Challenges of Shared LANs
Solving Network Challenges with Switched LAN Technology
Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Operating Cisco IOS Software
Starting a Switch
Understanding Switch Security
Maximizing the Benefits of Switching
Troubleshooting Switch Issues
Wireless LANs
Exploring Wireless Networking
Understanding WLAN Security
Implementing a WLAN
LAN Connections
Exploring the Functions of Routing
Understanding Binary Basics
Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme
Starting a Cisco Router
Configuring a Cisco Router
Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Understanding Cisco Router Security
Using Cisco SDM
Using a Cisco Router as a DHCP Server
Accessing Remote Devices
WAN Connections
Understanding WAN Technologies
Enabling the Internet Connection
Enabling Static Routing
Configuring Serial Encapsulation
Enabling RIP
Network Environment Management
Discovering Neighbors on the Network
Managing Cisco Router Startup and Configuration
Managing Cisco Devices
Course Duration
The Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 course is offered as 5-day course with hands-on exercises.
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