Course #: 10550a - Cisco Networking Level 1

This program validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot small-size route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. The curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This curriculum also includes 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).

Upon completion of this program, you will be proficient in:

• Network Architecture
• Network Infrastructure Components
• Preparing for Server Installation
• Installing the Server
• Server-Based Network Operating Systems
• Implementing a Multi-Vendor Environment
• Server Configuration
• TCP/IP
• WAN Connectivity
• WAN Devices
• WAN Protocols and Standards
• Network and Server Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model.
• Using the host-to-host packet delivery process, describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues.
• Describes the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access.

• Describes the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP / IP.
• Describe the function of Wide Area Networks (WANs), the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT and RIP routing.
• Review how to configure and troubleshoot a small network.

• Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and managing the router’s startup and configuration.

• Expand the switched network from a small LAN to a medium-sized LAN with multiple switches, supporting VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree.
• Describe routing concepts as they apply to a medium-sized network and discuss considerations when implementing routing on the network.
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF.
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP.
• Determine how to apply ACLs based on network requirements, and to configure, verify, and troubleshoot ACLs on a medium-sized network.
• Describe when to use NAT or PAT on a medium-sized network, and configure NAT or PAT on routers.
• Identify and implement the appropriate WAN technology based on network requirements.

Recommended Prerequisites:

• Basic Computer and networking Knowledge