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1. General Networking
Networking Basics
Types of Networks, Topologies, Encapsulation, Hardware etc.
Reference Models
OSI, TCP/IP, DoD etc.
Transport Mechanisms
TCP, 3-Way Handshake, UDP, Port Numbers, Headers etc.
IP Addressing
Classes, Network Portion, Host Portion, Headers etc.
Tools
Wireshark, ICMP, ping, traceroute etc.
2. Switching – Layer 2
Media & Devices
MAC Addresses, Ethernet, Fibre Optic, Cables, Repeaters (L1), Hubs (L1), Bridges, Switches etc.
Ethernet
CSMA/CD, Collision Domains, Broadcast Domains, Duplex, Speed, ARP etc.
VLANs and Trunking
LANs, VLANs, Loops, Spanning-Tree, RSTP, VTP, Trunking, Routing between VLANs etc.
Cisco Switch Configuration
IOS, Setup, Configuration, Maintenance, Troubleshooting etc.
Wireless LANs
Basics, Standards, Security, Implementation, Troubleshooting etc.
3. Routing – Layer 3
Subnets & Summarization
Binary Basics, Decimal, Subnets, IP address classes, VLSM, Summarization etc.
General & Static Routing
Static Routes, Default Routes, Administrative Distance etc.
Dynamic Routing (Distance Vector)
RIP (Routing Information Protocol)
Dynamic Routing (Link-State & Hybrid)
OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol)
Cisco Router Configuration
IOS, CLI, SDM, Setup, Configuration, Maintenance, Troubleshooting etc.
4. Security
General Security
Threats, Attacks, Prevention, Passwords, Counter Measures etc.
Switch Security
Physical Security, Console, VTY lines, passwords, 802.1x, Port Security, SSH etc.
Router Security
Physical Security, Console, VTY lines, passwords, 802.1x, SSH, Routing Protocol Security etc.
Access Lists
Standard, Extended, Named, Dynamic, Time based, Reflexive
VPNs
IPSec, Site-to-Site, Remote Access, Web VPN, Authentication, Encryption etc.
5. WAN
General WAN Concepts
Dedicated/Leased, Packet Switched, Circuit Switched, Internet, Cabling Types, DSU/CSU, DTE/DCE etc.
HDLC
Encapsulation, Cisco HDLC, Standard HDLC, Configuration, Troubleshooting etc.
PPP
Encapsulation, Authentication, PAP, CHAP, Configuration, Troubleshooting etc.
Frame-Relay
LMI, Static Mapping, Dynamic Mapping, DLCI, P2P, P2MP, Configuration, Troubleshooting etc.
Other WAN Technologies
DSL, ADSL, SDSL, PPPoE, PPEoA, Cable Modems, PSTN, ISDN, ATM, IP-MPLS, Metro Ethernet etc.
6. SERVICES
IP Services
DNS, DHCP Client, DHCP Server, TFTP Server etc.
Network Management
CDP, Startup-Config, Running-Config, IOS Images, Backup & Restore, TFTP, SNMP, Syslog etc.
Router / Switch Architecture
ROM, RAM, NVRAM, FLASH, Filesystem, Boot Options, Config-Register
NAT & PAT
Network Address Translation (NAT), Port Address Translation (PAT)
IPv6
IPv6 Basics & Theory, IPv6 configuration, IPv6 Routing, IPv6 Features
7. OTHER
Introduce yourself
Let other members know about you and why you are studying for the CCNA
Online Resources & Tools
Best resources, books, tools and tutorials for the CCNA exam preparation
Preparing for the exams
Setting up a CCO account, Setting up a Pearson VUE account
Tips for the exam day
Valuable tips to make your exam day a success
Special Events & Webinars
Announcements of free CCNA Webinars and other special events
Webinar Recordings
Access to previous CCNA Webinars
Special Training Offers
Special member-only offers for delegates from the CLSP Fast Lane
CCNA Job Forum & Job Offers
Where to find jobs, current openings, remote work contracts etc.
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