Module 1: IP Fundamentals

Describe IP fundamentals important to build IP network, host-to-host communication, as well as network components and functions.

• Lesson 1: Defining Functions of Networking
• Lesson 2: Introducing TCP/IP Layers and the OSI Reference Model
• Lesson 3: Managing IP Addressing
• Lesson 4: Describing the TCP/IP Transport Layer
• Lesson 5: Explaining Network Security
• Lesson 6: Explaining IP Addressing and Subnets

Module 2: Basic LAN Switching

Describe basic LAN switching, as well as configure and verify basic LAN switch functions.

• Lesson 1: Understanding Ethernet
• Lesson 2: Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
• Lesson 3: Using Switched LAN Technology
• Lesson 4: Operating a Cisco Switch
• Lesson 5: Understanding Switch Security
• Lesson 6: Performing Switched Network Optimizations
• Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Switch Issues

Module 3: Basic IP Routing

Describe routing concepts and discuss considerations when implementing routing on the network.

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Functions of Routing
• Lesson 2: Introducing the Cisco IOS XR
• Lesson 3: Configuring Basic Routing
• Lesson 4: Configuring EIGRP
• Lesson 5: Understanding Cisco Router Security

Module 4: Connectivity Technologies

Describe the characteristics, functions, and components of a service provider WAN network.

• Lesson 1: Describing Access Technologies
• Lesson 2: Introducing Service Provider Access, Edge, and Transport Technologies
• Lesson 3: Enabling the WAN Internet Connection
• Lesson 4: Introducing Encapsulation
• Lesson 5: Introducing VPN

Module 5: Network Management and Security

Describe network management concepts and discuss considerations when implementing network management tools and features on the network.

• Lesson 1: Collecting Device Data
• Lesson 2: Configuring Network Management Tools
• Lesson 3: Using AAA