This
course is designed for the person who is thinking of obtaining the
Cisco Certified Networking Administrators Certification. A typical
candidate should have A+ certification or equivalent knowledge,
but A+ certification is not required. In addition to A+ certification
level knowledge, candidates are encouraged to have Network + Certification
or at least 9 months of experience in network support or administration.
It is also recommended that each course be taken sequentially.
Semester
1
The
first semester course is designed to provide students with classroom
and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology.
A task analysis of current industry standards and occupational analysis
was used to develop the content. Instruction includes, but is not
limited to, networking, network terminology and protocols, network
standards, local-area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs),
Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools,
routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing,
and network standards. Particular emphasis is given to the use of
decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science,
mathematics, communication, and social studies concepts to solve
networking problems. In addition, instruction and training are provided
in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software,
tools, and equipment and all local, state, and federal safety, building,
and environmental codes and regulations.
Objectives
- Semester 1
- Identify and describe the functions of each of the seven layers
of the OSI reference model.
- Describe data link and network addresses and identify key differences
between them.
- Define and describe the function of a MAC address.
- List the key internetworking functions of the 051 Network layer.
- Identify at least three reasons why the industry uses a layered
model.
- Describe the two parts of network addressing, then identify
the parts in specific protocol address examples.
- Identify the functions of each layer of the ISO/OSI reference
model.
- Define and explain the five conversion steps of data encapsulation.
- Describe the different classes of IP addresses [and subnetting].
- Identify the functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols.
Semester
2
The
second semester course continues to provide students with classroom
and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology.
Instruction includes, but is not limited to, the Open System Interconnection
(OSI) Reference Model, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks
(WANs), transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP)
addressing, routers, router configuration, routing and routing protocols,
internetwork open system (IOS) images and network troubleshooting.
Particular emphasis is given to understanding the nature of and
components of networks that make up LANs, WANs and the Internet.
Students will become familiar with the use of command protocols
that are used when configuring networks and will learn how to troubleshoot
a 5-router topology.
Objectives
- Semester 2
- Examine router elements (RAM, ROM, CDP, show).
- Describe connection-oriented network service and connectionless
network service, and identify their key differences.
- Define flow control and describe the three basic methods used
in networking.
- Identify the functions of the TCP/IP transport layer protocols.
- Manage configuration files from the privileged exec mode.
- Identify the functions performed by ICMP.
- Control router passwords, identification, and banner.
- Identify the main Cisco IOS™ software commands for router
startup.
- Check an initial configuration using the setup command.
- Log in to a router in both user and privileged modes.
- Use the context-sensitive help facility.
- Use the command history and editing features.
- List the commands to load Cisco IOS software from: flash memory,
a TFTP server, or ROM.
- Prepare to backup, upgrade, and load a backup Cisco IOS software
image.
- Identify the parts in specific protocol address examples.
- List problems that each routing type encounters when dealing
with topology changes, and describe techniques to reduce the number
of these problems.
- Configure IP addresses.
- Verify IP addresses.
- Prepare the initial configuration of your router and enable
IP.
- Add the RIP routing protocol to your configuration.
- Add the IGRP routing protocol to your configuration.
- Configure standard access lists to figure IP traffic.
- Monitor and verify selected access list operations on the router.
- Configure extended access lists to filter IP traffic.
Semester
3
The
third semester continues to provide students with classroom and
laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology.
In this semester, students work with a Threaded Case Study (TCS)
which involves a school district that wants to upgrade its networking
system. Instruction includes, but is not limited to: a review of
the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model, a study of
the OSI layer functions, local area network (LAN) switching, Ethernet
and virtual LANS (VLANs), LAN design, interior gateway routing protocol
(IGRIP), access control lists (ACLs), Novell Internet Packet Exchange
(IPX), and network management. Particular emphasis is given to demonstrating
the ability to apply concepts learned in Semesters I and 2 to a
network and to be able to explain how and why a particular strategy
is employed. In addition, the student will learn appropriate methodologies
for managing networks, with emphasis placed on clear and adequate
documentation of the Network.
Objectives
- Semester 3
- List the required IPXTM address and encapsulation type.
- Configure IPX access lists and SAP filters to control basic
Novell traffic.
- Enable the Novell IPX protocol and configure interfaces.
- Monitor Novell IPX operation on the router.
- Describe the advantages of LAN segmentation.
- Describe LAN segmentation using bridges.
- Describe LAN segmentation using routers.
- Describe LAN segmentation using switches.
- Name and describe two switching methods.
- Describe full and half-duplex Ethernet operation.
- Describe network congestion problems in Ethernet networks.
- Describe the benefits of network segmentation with bridges.
- Describe the benefits of network segmentation with routers.
- Describe the benefits of network segmentation with switches.
- Describe the features and benefits of Fast Ethernet.
- Describe the guidelines and distance limitations of Fast Ethernet.
- Distinguish between cut-through and store-and-forward LAN switching.
- Describe the operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol and its
benefits.
- Describe the benefits of virtual LANs.
Semester
4
The
fourth semester continues to provide students with classroom and
laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology.
In this semester, students continue to work with the Threaded Case
Study (TCS) which involves a school district that wants to upgrade
its networking system. Instruction includes, but is not limited
to, a review of local area network (LAN) switching, virtual LANs,
LAN design, routing protocols, access lists, wide area networks
(WANs), the open system interconnection (OSI) reference model, networking,
point-to-point protocols (PPPs), integrated services digital network
(ISDN), dial-on-demand routing (DOR), frame relays and network management.
Particular emphasis is given to demonstrating the ability to apply
concepts learned from Semesters 1 and 2 to a network and to be able
to explain how and why a particular strategy is employed. In addition,
the student will prepare for the CCNA Exam.
Objectives - Semester 4
- Differentiate between the following WAN services: LAPB, Frame
Relay, ISDN/LAPD, UDLC, PPP, and DDR.
- Recognize key Frame Relay terms and features.
- List commands to configure Frame Relay LMIs, maps, and sub interfaces.
- List commands to monitor Frame Relay operation in the router.
- Identify PPP operations to encapsulate WAN data on Cisco routers.
- State a relevant use and context for ISDN networking.
- Identify ISDN protocols, function groups, reference points,
and channels.
- Describe Cisco's implementation of ISDN BRI
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