This program starts with basic networking concepts to create the foundation for Cisco networking associate level. This program validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot small-size route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. The curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This curriculum also includes the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2), VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network), Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).
- The Foundations of Networking
- The OSI/802 Model
- Network Design
- Network Cabling Media
- Wireless Communication
- Network Data Transmission
(Answer all questions from Chapter 1)
- The Foundations of Networking
- The OSI/802 Model
- Network Design
- Network Cabling Media
- Wireless Communication
Week 2 -- Read Chapter 3 & 4
(Complete all questions of Chapter 3 and Questions 1-9 of Chapter 4)
- Network Architecture
- Network Infrastructure Components
- Preparing for Server Installation
- Installing the Server
- Server Based Networking Operating System
- Implementing a Multi-Vendor Enviroments
- Server Configuration
Week 3 -- Read Chapter 5
(Compelte all Questions of Chapter 5 and Read about TCP/IP)
- TCP/IP
- WAN Connectivity
- WAN Devices
- WAN Protocols and Standards
- Network and Server Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Week 4 -- Read Chapter 6
(Review Chapter 5, Review all Class Activities, Review TCP/IP)
- Describe how networks function, identifying major components, functions of network components and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference models.
- Using the host to host packet delivery process, describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identifying switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet Networking issues.
- Describes the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access.
- Describes the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP/IP.
- Describe the function of Wide Area Networks (WANs), the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT and RIP routing.
Week 5 -- Read Chapter 7 & 8
(Read Chapters 7 & 8)
- Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and managing the router's start up and configuration.
- Review how to configure and troubleshoot a small network.
- Expand the switched network from a small LAN to a medium sized LAN with multiple switches, supporting VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree.
- Describe routing concepts as they apply to a medium sized network and discuss considerations when implementing routing on the network.
Week 6 -- Read Chapter 9
(Complete all questions of Chapter 9 and Review for Final)
- Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF.
- Configure, verify, and troubleshoop EIGRP.
- Determine how to apply ACLs based on network requirements and to configure, verify, and troubleshoot ACLs on a medium sized network.
- Describe when to use NAT or PAT on a medium sized network, and to configure NAT or PAT on routers.
- Identify and implement the appropriate WAN technology based on network requirements.