Name and describe
two switching methods
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.
Module
2:OSI
Reference Model & Layered Communications
Describe data
link and network addresses and identify key differences between
them.
Define and describe the
function of the MAC address.
List the key internetworking
functions for the OSI 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.
Define and explain the
five conversion steps of data encapsulation.
Describe connection-oriented
network service and connectionless network service, and identify
their key differences.
Identify the parts in
specific protocol address examples.
Describe the advantages
of LAN segmentation.
Describe LAN segmentation
using bridges.
Describe LAN segmentation
using routers.
Describe LAN segmentation
using switches.
Describe the benefits
of network segmentation with bridges.
Describe the benefits
of network segmentation with routers.
Describe the benefits
of network segmentation with switches.
Module
3: Routing
Define flow
control and describe the three basic methods used in networking.
Add the RIP routing protocol
to your configuration.
Add OSPF routing protocol to your
configuration.
Add EIGRP routing protocol to your
configuration.
Add the IGRP routing
protocol to your configuration.
Module
4: WAN Protocols
Recognize
key Frame Relay terms and features.
List commands to configure
Frame Relay LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces.
List commands to monitor
Frame Relay operation in the router.
State a relevant use
and context for ISDN networking.
Identify ISDN protocols,
function groups, reference points, and channels.
Identify PPP operations
to encapsulate WAN data on CISCO routers
Module
5: Network Management
Configure
standard access lists to figure IP traffic.
Configure extended access
lists to filter IP traffic
Monitor and verify selected
access list operations on the router.
Module
6: LAN Design
Describe
full- and half-duplex Ethernet operation.
Describe network congestion
problem in Ethernet networks.
Describe the features
and benefits of Fast Ethernet.
Describe the guidelines
and distance limitations of Fast Ethernet.
Module
7: Cisco Basics,
IOS & Network Basics
Examine router
elements.
Manage configuration
files from the privilege EXEC mode.
Control router passwords,
identification, and banner.
Identify the main
CISC
O IOS software commands for router
startup.
Log in to a router in
both user and privilege modes.
Check an initial configuration
using the setup command.
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.
List problems that each
routing type encounters when dealing with topology changes, and
describe techniques to reduce the number of these problems.
Prepare the initial configuration
of your router and enable IP.