Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part1

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part1 Outline

Module 1: Building a Simple Network 

• Exploring the Functions of Networking 

• Network 

• Common Physical Components of a Network 

• Characteristics of a Network 

• Physical Topologies 

• IP Network Addressing 

• Classful Addressing 

• Rules for Assigning Network ID 

• Classful Network Architecture 

• Implement Two-Factor Authentication 

• Keep Your Systems Up to Date 

• Encrypt the Entire Network 

• Physically Secure the Network 

• Securing the Network 

• Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model 

• Layers of the OSI Model 

• TCP/IP Model 
   

Module 2: Ethernet LANs 

• Understanding the Challenges of Shared LANs 

• Ethernet LAN Segments 

• Extending a LAN Segment 

• Collisions 

• Collision Domains 

• Operating Cisco IOS Software 

• Cisco Catalyst switches 

• Configuring Network Devices 

• External Configuration Sources 

• Cisco IOS Command-Line Interface Functions 

• Entering the EXEC Modes 

• Keyboard Help in the CLI 

• Enhanced Editing Commands 

• Command History 
   

Module 3: WLANs 

• Exploring Wireless Networking 

• Business Case for WLAN Service 

• Differences Between WLANs and LANs 

• Radio Frequency Transmission 

• ITU-R Local FCC Wireless 

• 802.11 Standards Comparison 

• Wi-Fi Certification 

• Understanding WLAN Security 

• Wireless LAN Security Threats 

• Mitigating Security Threats 

• Wireless Client Association 

• Working of 802.1x on WLANs 

• WPA and WPA2 Modes 

• Implementing a WLAN 

• 802.11 Topology Building Blocks 

• BSA Wireless Topology 

• Steps to Implement a WLAN 

• Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI 
   

Module 4: LAN Connections 

• Exploring the Functions of Routing 

• Routers 

• Path Determination 

• Packet Forwarding 

• Routing Tables 

• Routing Table Information 

• Routing Metrics 

• Routing Methods 

• Understanding Binary Numbering 

• Doing the Logic Thing 

• Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme 

• Kinds of Addresses 

• IP Addressing Scheme 

• Subnet Addressing and Masking 

• Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR) 

• Starting a Cisco Router 

• Before You Get Started 

• Router Setup Steps 

• Configuring a Cisco Router 

• Exploring the Packet Delivery Process 

• Host-to-Host Packet Delivery 

• Graphical Representations of Host-to-Host IP Communications 

• Data Encapsulation 

• Checking the ARP Table 

• Sending the ARP Request 

• Switch Learning and Forwarding 

• Host Receives/ Responds ARP Request 

• Host Receives ARP Response 

• Sender Builds Frame 

• Switch Forwards Frame 

• Understanding Cisco Router Security 

• Physical and Environmental Threats 

• Configuring Password Security 

• Configuring the Login Banner 

• Telnet and SSH Access 

• Using Cisco SDM 

• Configuring Your Router to Support Cisco SDM 

• Start Cisco SDM 

• Steps to Start the Cisco SDM 

• Using a Cisco Router as a DHCP Server 

• Accessing Remote Devices 

• Establishing a Telnet or SSH Connection 

• Telnet and its Configuration 

• SSH and its Configuration 
   

Module 5: WAN Connections 

• Understanding WAN Technologies 

• Introduction 

• Types of WAN Technologies 

• Enabling Static Routing 

• Static Routes Configuration 

• Access Point Configuration 

• Configuring Serial Encapsulation 

• Enabling RIP 
   

Module 6: Network Environment Management 

• Discovering Neighbours on the Network 

• Discovering Neighbours with CDP 

• Using CDP 

• Additional Cisco Discovery Protocol Commands 

• Creating a Network Map 

• Managing Router Start up and Configuration 

• Router Power-On Boot Sequence 

• Router Internal Components 

• ROM Functions 

• Finding the Cisco IOS Image 

• Loading the Cisco IOS Image from Flash 

• Loading the Configuration 

• Managing Cisco Devices 

• Cisco IOS File System and Devices 

• Managing Cisco IOS Images 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from basic network concepts to hands-on configuration and management of Cisco devices. Each stage builds foundational knowledge essential for networking professionals. 

• Learn the fundamentals of networking and Cisco device configuration 

• Learn how to design and implement LAN and WAN connections 

• Learn to configure routers, switches, and IP addressing schemes 

• Learn how to troubleshoot common network and connectivity issues 

• Learn to manage network security and device access controls 

• Learn how ICND1 skills prepare you for CCNA-level certifications