Introduction To Cisco Networking Technologies

Revision: TE1201_20060318

Course Length:

4 Days

Course Description:

This course is recommended for individuals seeking knowledge of networking fundamentals including the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) seven-layer model concepts; terminology and technologies. The course provides basic skills needed to configure a Cisco IOS router for network connectivity.

Who Should Attend:

This course is recommended training for individuals seeking certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Benefits of Attendance:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Choose the appropriate data communications transmission method and explain how encapsulation and de-encapsulation works for that transmission method.
• Construct a point-to-point Ethernet LAN.
• Show how the sequence of steps used by IP Protocol operations determines addresses.
• Match issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN to typical LAN environment.
• Solve Ethernet networking issues using switched LAN technology.
• Identify the specific Ethernet network interface by which a packet is forwarded on an Ethernet LAN.
• Construct a topology and network addressing scheme.
• Determine the type of transport protocol & IP application used.
• Define the technologies involved in a WAN environment.
• Match the types of WAN media to their appropriate characteristics.
• Use the available configuration tools to establish connectivity to the appropriate network device.

Prerequisites:

Students should have basic computer literacy as well as knowledge of PC hardware configurations and some understanding of networking business drivers. Participants should have a working knowledge of commonly used networking terms and topologies; the basic functions of a network protocol; fundamental network device; the OSI reference model; use of Windows 95/NT to run multiple applications; accessing the Internet or an intranet; and binary and hexadecimal numbering.

Course Outline:

• Chapter 1: Building A Simple Serial Network
• Chapter 2: Building A Smarter Network
• Chapter 3: Growing The Network
• Chapter 4: Connecting Networks
• Chapter 5: Ensuring The Reliability Of Data Delivery
• Chapter 6: Connecting To Other Networks
• Chapter 7: Operating And Configuring Cisco IOS Devices
• Chapter 8: Managing Your Network Environment