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16 December, 2011
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What is a CCNA Accreditation?
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. CCNA curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) 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, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).
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How this Course works
This comprehensive elearning course prepares students for the Cisco CCNA Certification. The course is completed online, at your own time, at a location that suits you. You progress through the course materials and complete the online lessons and tests.
Students are provided with Flash-based instructional demonstrations. Simulations teach learners to perform specific tasks in applications through guided, multi-step exercises. Activities allow learners to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment. Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied. The course challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank, and a skill assessment generates a customised learning path based on the results of a pre-test. Bookmarking tracks your progress throughout the course.
Topics Covered in this Course
Networking Fundamentals
- Identify network technologies
- Describe Ethernet concepts
Network Models
- Identify protocols and their port numbers
- Describe the encapsulation and decapsulation process
- Define network processes related OSI model layers
Concepts in IP Addressing
- Identify the Address Class and Default Mask
- Determine Host and Subnet Requirements
Working with Cisco Equipment
- Navigate the Cisco IOS Command Line Interface
- Assign IP Addresses
- Enable an Interface
Managing your Router
- Use Telnet and Secure Shell (SSH)
- Describe IOS Naming Conventions
- Back Up and Restore Your IOS and Configuration
Basic Catalyst Switch Operations and Configuration
- Identify the benefits of bridges and switches
- Configure switch ports
- Connect switches
WANs and Wireless LANs
- Configure PPP
- Configure Frame Relay
- Configure NAT
- Identify the differences between wireless LAN standards
- Describe the differences between WLAN modes
- Identify security threats specific to WLANs and techniques to mitigate them
- Identify the basic configuration steps for installing and using a wireless access point
- Identify the differences between BSS and ESS
Basic Network Security
- Describe the importance of security policies
- Define basic mitigation steps
Basic Routing
- Define dynamic routing algorithms
- Describe the use of Administrative Distances
- Configure static routes
- Configure RIP
Small-Office Internet Connection
- Use the SDM interface to configure a default route
- Use the Cisco SDM interface to configure NAT and DHCP
- Describe IP Subnetting
- Test and troubleshoot LAN and WAN connectivity
Advanced Catalyst Switch Operations and Configuration
- Identify Root, Designated, and Blocked ports in a system
- Assign Switch Ports to VLANs
- Configure Trunk links
- Create and join a VTP Domain
- Troubleshoot VTP and Inter-VLAN routing
IP Access Lists
- Configure standard, extended, and named ACLs
- Troubleshoot standard, extended, and named ACLs
Advanced Routing
- Configure EIGRP
- Configure OSPF
Advanced WANs
- Configure PPP (point-to-point)
- Configure Frame Relay
- Describe components of IPsec VPNs
- Identify uses of SSL VPNs
Advanced IP Concepts
- Describe advanced subnetting
- Interpret an IP route table
- Configure NAT and PAT
- Recognize and compress IPv6 addresses
4 Practice Exams
Who should complete this course?
- Network, Broadband, Data and Voice Technicians and Maintenance Technicians.
- LAN and WAN Administrators and Security Professionals.
- Existing CCNA certified professionals who wish to update their certification.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
- You must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
Assessment
- Once you successfully pass the programme, you will receive a Diploma in Advanced Networking from CMIT.
- You may optionally take an exam to receive Cisco certification. This is assessed through a computer-based multiple choice exam (640-802 CCNA). Exam fees are not included in the course price. CCNA certifications are valid for three years.
Technical Requirements
- The following technical requirements apply: 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
Accreditation
- Once you successfully complete the programme, you will receive a Diploma in Advanced Networking from CMIT.
- Following successful completion of the exams you will receive Cisco certification.