Network Fundamentals

    Ethernet Networks
    Collision and Broadcast Domain
    CSMA/CD
    Half– and Full–Duplex Ethernet
    Ethernet at the Data Link Layer, Physical Layer
    Straight–Through, Crossover and Rolled Cable
    Fibre Optic
    Data Encapsulation
    The Cisco Three–Layer Hierarchical Model
    The Core, Distribution and Access Layer
    Binary/Decimal/Hexadecimal Conversion

TCP/IP

    Introduction to TCP/IP
    TCP/IP and the DoD Model
    The Process/Application Layer Protocols
    The Host–to–Host or Transport Layer Protocols
    The Internet Layer Protocols
    IP Addressing
    IP Terminology
    The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
    Private IP Addresses
    IPv4 Address Types
    Layer 2 Broadcasts and Layer 3 Broadcasts
    Unicast, Multicast Address

Subnetting

    Subnetting Basics, Create Subnets
    Subnet Masks
    Classless Inter–Domain Routing (CIDR)
    IP Subnet–Zero, Subnetting Class A, B, C Addresses

VLSMs, Summarization, And Troubleshooting TCP/IP

    Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSMs)
    VLSM Design
    Implementing VLSM Networks

Port Fast And BPDU Guard

    Trunk ports, Add and remove VLANs on a trunk
    DTP, VTP (v1&v2), and 802.1Q, Native VLAN
    STP protocols
    STP mode (PVST+ and RPVST+), STP root bridge selection
    Cisco Discovery Protocol, LLDP
    Layer 2/Layer 3 EtherChannel
    Static, PAGP, LACP

Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS)

    The IOS User Interface
    Cisco IOS, Connecting to a Cisco IOS Device
    Bringing Up a Switch
    Command–Line Interface (CLI)
    Overview of Router Modes
    CLI Prompts
    Editing and Help Features
    Administrative Configurations
    Hostnames, Banners
    Setting Passwords, Encrypting Your Passwords
    Router and Switch Interfaces
    Bringing Up an Interface
    Viewing, Saving, and Erasing Configurations
    Deleting the Configuration and Reloading the Device
    Verifying Your Configuration

OSI And TCP/IP Models

        Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link and Physical Layer
        TCP and UDP protocols
        CSMA/CD Operation, Encapsulation
        Infrastructure components, Firewalls, Access Points, Wireless Controllers

LAN Switching Technologies

    Switching Services
    Three Switch Functions at Layer 2
    Port Security, Catalyst Switches
    Catalyst Switch Configuration
    Configuring Layer 2 Switches
    Configuring Port Security
    MAC learning and aging, Frame switching, Frame flooding
    MAC address table

VLANs And Inter–VLAN Routing

    Introduction to VLAN
    Broadcast Control, Security
    Flexibility and Scalability
    Identifying VLANs, Frame Tagging
    VLAN Identification Methods
    Routing between VLANs
    Assigning Switch Ports to VLANs
    Trunk Ports, Inter–VLAN Routing
    Configuring Router on a Stick Routing
    Configuring IVR with a Layer 3 Switch
    Configure, verify, and troubleshoot Interswitch connectivity
    VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
    VTP Pruning, Configuring VTP
    Troubleshooting VTP
    Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
    Types of Spanning–tree Protocols

Routing Technologies

    IP Routing
    The IP Routing Process
    Testing IP Routing Understanding
    Configuring IP Routing
    Corp, SF and LA Configuration
    Static, Default and Dynamic Routing
    Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
    Configuring RIP Routing
    Creating Static Routes
    EIGRP
    OSPF

Layer 2 Switching

    Switching Services
    Three Switch Functions at Layer 2
    Port Security
    Configuring Layer 2 Switches
    Configuring Port Security

Security Fundamentals

    Define key security concepts threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation
    Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access
    control
    Configure device access control using local passwords
    Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and
    password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)
    Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs
    Configure and verify access control lists
    Configure Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security)

    Differentiate authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts
    Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3)
    Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI
    Automation and Programmability
    Explain how automation impacts network management
    Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking
    Describe controller-based and software defined architectures
    Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device
    Management
    Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding)