Internetworking: This section introduces core networking concepts like data communication, network devices, and network topologies.
The OSI Reference Model: Explore the seven layers of the OSI model, which serves as a framework for network communication.
Ethernet Networking: Understand Ethernet technologies, including cabling standards, frame structure, and media access control (MAC) addressing.
Data Encapsulation: Learn how data is encapsulated into packets for transmission across networks.
The Cisco Three-Layer Hierarchical Model: This introduces Cisco’s hierarchical network design model, which emphasizes modularity and scalability.
Module 2: TCP/IP and IP Addressing
Introduction to TCP/IP: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the TCP/IP protocol suite, the foundation of internetworking.
TCP/IP and the DoD Model: Explore the relationship between the TCP/IP protocol suite and the DoD model.
IP Addressing: Master IP addressing fundamentals, including subnet masks, network addresses, broadcast addresses, and host addresses.
Subnetting, Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSMs), and Troubleshooting TCP/IP: Learn how to subnet networks effectively, implement VLSMs for efficient address allocation, and troubleshoot common IP addressing issues.
Module 3: Cisco Technologies
Cisco’s Internetworking Operating System (IOS) and Security Device Manager (SDM): Become familiar with Cisco’s IOS, the operating system used on Cisco devices, and SDM, a simplified management tool.
The Internal Components of a Cisco Router: Explore the internal components of a Cisco router and their functionalities.
The Router Boot Sequence: Understand the router boot sequence and its importance in starting network services.
Managing Configuration Register: Learn how to manage the configuration register to control how the router boots up.
Backing Up and Restoring Cisco IOS and Configurations: Discover effective methods for backing up and restoring Cisco IOS and configurations to ensure data security and maintainability.
Module 4: Network Management
Using Cisco Discovery Protocols (CDP): Utilize Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) to discover neighboring Cisco devices on the network.
Using Telnet: Gain hands-on experience with Telnet, a command-line interface used to manage Cisco devices remotely.
Resolving Hostnames: Learn how to resolve hostnames to IP addresses for efficient network communication.
Checking Network Connectivity and Troubleshooting: Develop skills to check network connectivity and troubleshoot common networking issues.
Module 5: IP Routing
Routing Basics: Explore the fundamentals of IP routing, a critical function for directing data packets across networks.
The IP Routing Process: Understand the different phases involved in the IP routing process.
Configuring IP Routing on Your Network: Learn how to configure basic static routing on a network to enable communication between different segments.
Dynamic Routing: Get an introduction to dynamic routing protocols that allow networks to learn about each other and adapt to changes automatically.
Distance-Vector Routing Protocols: This section focuses on Distance-Vector Routing Protocols (DVRPs), a type of dynamic routing protocol like RIP (Routing Information Protocol).