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 CCNA1 Exploration: Network fundamentals
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| CCNA1XP |
| Course Description |
| This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals o f Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to pro vide foundation for the curriculum. Labs use a “model Internet” to allow students to analyze real data with out affecting production networks. Packet Tracer (PT) activities help students analyze protocol and network operation and build small networks in a simulated environment. At the end of the course, students build simple LAN topologies by apply in basic principles of cabling, performing basic configurations of network devices such as routers and switches, and implementing IP addressing schemes. |
| Performance-Based Objectives |
Students who complete Network Fundamentals will be able to perform the following tasks:
- Explain the importance of data networks and the Internet in supporting business communications and every day activities.
- Explain how communication works in data networks and the Internet
- Recognize the devices and services that are used to support communications across an Internet work
- Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications in data networks
- Explain the role of protocols in data networks
- Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks
- Describe the protocols and services provided by the application layer in the OSI and TCP/IP models and describe how this layer operates in various networks
- Analyze the operations and features of transport layer protocols and services
- Analyze the operations and feature of network layer protocols and services and explain the fundamental concepts of routing
- Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given requirements
- Describe the operation of protocols at the OSI data link layer and explain how they support communications
- Explain the role of physical layer protocols and services in supporting communications across data networks
- Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operation
- Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices in accordance with stated objectives
- Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
- Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and verification
- Analyze the operations and features of common application layer protocols such as HTTP , Domain Name System (DNS),Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP),Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Telnet, and FTP
- Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic
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| Target Student |
| The target audience is anyone who desires a practical, technical introduction to the field of networking. This includes high school students, community college students, and lifelong-learning students who are interested in careers as network technicians, network engineers, network administrators, and network help-desk staff. |
| Prerequisites |
| None |
| Certification |
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| Exam |
| CCNA1 Exploration: Network fundamentals Skill Exam |
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| Certificate |
| Certificate of Course Completition |
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Course Content  |
Module 1. Living in a Network-centric world
Communicating in a Network-Centric World
Communication - An Essential Part of Our Lives
The Network as a Platform
The Architecture of the Internet
Trends in Networking
Module 2. Communicating over the Network
The Platform for Communications
LANS, WANS, and Internet works
Wide Area Networks
Protocols
Using Layered Models
Network Addressing
Module 3. Application Layer Functionality and Protocols
Applications – the interface between the networks
Making provisions for application layer services
Application Layer protocols and services examples
Module 4. OSI Transport Layer
Roles of the Transport Layer
The TCP protocol – Communicating with reliability
Managing TCP Sessions
The UDP protocol – Communicating with Low Overhead
Module 5. Chapter Introduction OSI Network Layer
Roles of the Network Layer – from host to host protocol
Networks – Dividing hosts into groups
Routing – How our data packets are handled
Routing processes: how routes are learned
Module 6. Addressing the Network – IPv4
IP v4 Addresses
Addresses for different purposes
Assigning addresses
Is it on my network?
Calculating Addresses
Testing the Network Layer
Module 7. OSI Data Link Layer
Data Link layer – Accessing the media
Media Access control techniques
Media access control addressing and framing data
Putting it all together
Module 8. OSI Physical Layer
The Physical layer –Communication Signals
Physical Signaling and Encoding – Representing Bits
Physical media – Connecting Communication
Module 9. Ethernet
Overview of Ethernet
Ethernet- Communication through the LAN
The Ethernet Frame
Ethernet Media Access Control
Ethernet Physical Layer
Hubs and Switches
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Module 10. Planning and Cabling Your Networks
LANS - Making the Physical Connection
Device Interconnections
Developing an Addressing Scheme
Calculating the Subnets
Device Interconnections |
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