Module 1: Networking Today
1.0. Introduction
1.1. Networks Affect our Lives
1.2. Network Components
1.3. Network Representations and Topologies
1.4. Common Types of Networks
1.5. Internet Connections
1.6. Reliable Networks
1.7. Network Trends
1.8. Network Security
1.9. The IT Professional
1.10. Module Practice and Quiz
Module 2: Basic Switch and End Device Configuration
2.0. Introduction
2.1. Cisco IOS Access
2.2. IOS Navigation
2.3. The Command Structure
2.4. Basic Device Configuration
2.5. Save Configurations
2.6. Ports and Addresses
2.7. Configure IP Addressing
2.8. Verify Connectivity
2.9. Module Practice and Quiz
Module 3: Protocols and Models
3.0. Introduction
3.1. The Rules
3.2. Protocols
3.3. Protocol Suites
3.4. Standards Organizations
3.5. Reference Models
3.6. Data Encapsulation
3.7. Data Access
3.8. Module Practice and Quiz
• Checkpoint Exam: Basic Network Connectivity and Communications Exam
• Checkpoint Exam
Module 4: Physical Layer
4.0. Introduction
4.1. Purpose of the Physical Layer
4.2. Physical Layer Characteristics
4.3. Copper Cabling
4.4. UTP Cabling
4.5. Fiber-Optic Cabling
4.6. Wireless Media
4.7. Module Practice and Quiz
Module 5: Number Systems
5.0. Introduction
5.1. Binary Number System
5.2. Hexadecimal Number System
5.3. Module Practice and Quiz
Module 6: Data Link Layer
6.0. Introduction
6.1. Purpose of the Data Link Layer
6.2. Topologies
6.3. Data Link Frame
6.4. Module Practice and Quiz
Module 7: Ethernet Switching
7.0. Introduction
7.1. Ethernet Frames
7.2. Ethernet MAC Address
7.3. The MAC Address Table
7.4. Switch Speeds and Forwarding Methods
7.5. Module Practice and Quiz
• Checkpoint Exam: Ethernet Concepts Exam
• Checkpoint Exam
Module 8: Network Layer
8.0. Introduction
8.1. Network Layer Characteristics
8.2. IPv4 Packet 8.3. IPv6 Packet
8.4. How a Host Routes
8.5. Introduction to Routing
8.6. Module Practice and Quiz
Module 9: Address Resolution
9.0. Introduction
9.1. MAC and IP
9.2. ARP
9.3. IPv6 Neighbor Discovery
9.4. Module Practice and Quiz
Module 10: Basic Router Configuration
10.0. Introduction
10.1. Configure Initial Router Settings
10.2. Configure Interfaces
10.3. Configure the Default Gateway
10.4. Module Practice and Quiz
• Checkpoint Exam: Communicating Between Networks Exam
• Checkpoint Exam
Module 11: IPv4 Addressing
11.0. Introduction
11.1. IPv4 Address Structure
11.2. IPv4 Unicast, Broadcast, and Multicast
11.3. Types of IPv4 Addresses
11.4. Network Segmentation
11.5. Subnet an IPv4 Network
11.6. Subnet a Slash 16 and a Slash 8 Prefix
11.7. Subnet to Meet Requirements
11.8. VLSM
11.9. Structured Design
11.10. Module Practice and Quiz
Module 12: IPv6 Addressing
12.0. Introduction
12.1. IPv4 Issues
12.2. IPv6 Address Representation
12.3. IPv6 Address Types
12.4. GUA and LLA Static Configuration
12.5. Dynamic Addressing for IPv6 GUAs
12.6. Dynamic Addressing for IPv6 LLAs
12.7. IPv6 Multicast Addresses
12.8. Subnet an IPv6 Network
12.9. Module Practice and Quiz
Module 13: ICMP
13.0. Introduction
13.1. ICMP Messages
13.2. Ping and Traceroute Tests
13.3. Module Practice and Quiz
• Checkpoint Exam: IP Addressing Exam
• Checkpoint Exam
Module 14: Transport Layer
14.0. Introduction
14.1. Transportation of Data
14.2. TCP Overview
14.3. UDP Overview
14.4. Port Numbers
14.5. TCP Communication Process
14.6. Reliability and Flow Control
14.7. UDP Communication
14.8. Module Practice and Quiz
Module 15: Application Layer
15.0. Introduction
15.1. Application, Presentation, and Session
15.2. Peer-to-Peer
15.3. Web and Email Protocols
15.4. IP Addressing Services
15.5. File Sharing Services
15.6. Module Practice and Quiz
• Checkpoint Exam: Network Application Communications Exam
•Checkpoint Exam
Module 16: Network Security Fundamentals
16.0. Introduction
16.1. Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
16.1.1 Types of Threats
16.1.2 Types of Vulnerabilities
16.1.3 Physical Security
16.1.4 Check Your Understanding - Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
16.2. Network Attacks
16.3. Network Attack Mitigations
16.4. Device Security
16.5. Module Practice and Quiz
Module 17: Build a Small Network
17.0. Introduction
17.1. Devices in a Small Network
17.2. Small Network Applications and Protocols
17.3. Scale to Larger Networks
17.4. Verify Connectivity
17.5. Host and IOS Commands
17.6. Troubleshooting Methodologies
17.7. Troubleshooting Scenarios
17.8. Module Practice and Quiz
• Checkpoint Exam: Building and Securing a Small Network Exam
o Checkpoint Exam
• CCNA: Introduction to Networks Practice Final Exam
o Practice Final Exam
o ITN Practice PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)
• CCNA: Introduction to Networks Course Final Exam
o Course Final Exam