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640-802 CCNAInterconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0
Describe how a network works
· Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices
· Select the components required to meet a network specification
· Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network
· Describe common networked applications including web applications
· Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models
· Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network
· Interpret network diagrams
· Determine the path between two hosts across a network
· Describe the components required for network and Internet communications
· Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach
· Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features
Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications
· Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts
· Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks
· Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
· Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
· Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management
· Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
· Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, auto negotiation, and switch hardware failures
· Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)
· Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them
· Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs
· Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches
· Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing
· Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP
· Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation
· Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network.
· Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access, management vlan other than vlan1, etc.)
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network
· Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing
· Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS
· Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM)
· Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment
· Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design to a network
· Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
· Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4 (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc).
· Describe IPv6 addresses
· Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices
· Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process)
· Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components)
· Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts
· Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2
· Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters.(including: CLI/SDM)
· Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface
· Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities
· Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements
· Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)
· Manage Cisco IOS
· Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols
· Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF
· Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
· Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH)
· Troubleshoot routing issues
· Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands.
· Implement basic router security
Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
· Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)
· Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (Including: SSID, BSS, ESS)
· Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point
· Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
· Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks. (Including: Interface, missconfiguration)
Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
· Describe today's increasing network security threats and explain the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats
· Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications
· Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
· Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices
Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network
· Describe the purpose and types of ACLs
· Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements.(including: CLI/SDM)
· Configure and apply an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using (including: SDM/CLI)
· Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment
· Troubleshoot ACL issues
· Explain the basic operation of NAT
· Configure NAT for given network requirements using (including: CLI/SDM)
· Troubleshoot NAT issues
Implement and verify WAN links
· Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN
· Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
· Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
· Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues
· Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components)
Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers
