Cisco Certified Network Associate - Accelerated (CCNA-X)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Review how to configure and troubleshoot a small network
• 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

Intended Audience

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

• Network Administrators, Network Engineers, Network Managers, Systems Engineers
• Network Designers and Project Manager

Duration

• 5 days (60 Hours), Instructor-led classroom training

Module 1: Building a Simple Network

• Exploring the Functions of Networking
• Securing the Network
• Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model
• Understanding the TCP/IP Internet Layer
• Understanding the TCP/IP Transport Layer
• Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
• Understanding Ethernet
• Connecting to an Ethernet LAN

Lab 1-1: Using Windows Applications as Network Tools 
Lab 1-2: Observing the TCP Three-Way Handshake 
Lab 1-3: Observing Extended PC Network Information

Module 2: Switching

• Understanding the Challenges of Shared LANs
• Solving Network Challenges with Switched LAN Technology
• Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
• Operating Cisco IOS Software
• Starting a Switch
• Securing the Switch
• Maximizing the Benefits of Switching
• Implementing VLANs and Trunks
• Improving Performance with Spanning Tree
• Routing Between VLANs
• Troubleshooting Switched Networks

Lab 2-1: Configuring Cisco Switches 
Lab 2-2: Configuring Switch Security 
Lab 2-3: Configuring Expanded Switched Networks 
Lab 2-4: Troubleshooting Switched Networks

Module 3: Wireless LANs

• Exploring Wireless Networking
• Understanding WLAN Security
• Implementing a WLAN

Module 4: LAN Connections

• Understanding Binary Basics
• Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme
• Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
• Starting a Cisco Router
• Configuring a Cisco Router
• Understanding Cisco Router Security
• Using Cisco SDM
• Using a Cisco Router as a DHCP Server

Lab 4-1: Converting Decimal to Binary and Binary to Decimal 
Lab 4-2: Classifying Network Addressing 
Lab 4-3: Computing Usable Subnetworks and Hosts 
Lab 4-4: Calculating Subnet Masks 
Lab 4-5: Performing Initial Router Startup 
Lab 4-6: Performing Initial Router Configuration 
Lab 4-7: Enhancing the Security of Initial Router Configuration 
Lab 4-8: Using Cisco SDM to Configure DHCP Server Function

Module 5: WAN Connections

• Understanding WAN Technologies
• Enabling the Internet Connection
• Introducing VPN Solutions
• Configuring Serial Encapsulation
• Enabling Static Routing

Lab 5-1: Connecting to the Internet 
Lab 5-2: Connecting to the Main Office

Module 6: Network Environment Management

• Accessing Remote Devices
• Discovering Neighbors on the Network
• Managing Cisco Router Startup and Configuration
• Managing Cisco Devices

Lab 6-1: Managing Remote Access Sessions 
Lab 6-2: Using Cisco Discovery Protocol 
Lab 6-3: Managing Router Startup Options 
Lab 6-4: Managing Cisco Devices

Module 7: Medium-Sized Routed Network Construction

• Exploring the Functions of Routing
• Enabling RIP
• Implementing VLSM

Lab 7-1: Enabling Dynamic Routing to the Main Office

Module 8: Single-Area OSPF Implementation

• Implementing OSPF
• Troubleshooting OSPF

Lab 8-1: Implementing OSPF 
Lab 8-2: Troubleshooting OSPF

Module 9: EIGRP Implementation

• Implementing EIGRP
• Troubleshooting EIGRP

Lab 9-1: Implementing EIGRP
Lab 9-2: Troubleshooting EIGRP

Module 10: Access Control Lists

• Introducing ACL Operation
• Configuring and Troubleshooting ACLs

Lab 10-1: Implementing and Troubleshooting ACLs

Module 11: Address Space Management

• Scaling the Network with NAT and PAT
• Transitioning to IPv6

Lab 11-1: Configuring NAT and PAT 
Lab 11-2: Implementing IPv6

Module 12: LAN Extension into a WAN with Frame Relay

• Establishing a WAN Connection with Frame Relay
• Troubleshooting Frame Relay WANs

Lab 12-1: Establishing a Frame Relay WAN 
Lab 12-2: Troubleshooting Frame Relay WANs

Current Technologies Computer Learning Center uses REAL CISCO EQUIPMENT for our labs. Our certified instructors will help guide you to a sucessful completion of your training. Our Instructors are CCIE, CCNP, CCIP, CCVP, and CCSP qualified. CTCLC has convenient day or night schedules to fit your needs. We can also do onsite classes with our top notch portable labs. In our Cisco courses, EVERY STUDENT HAS THEIR OWN POD OF CISCO EQUIPMENT. Students do not share equipment. Our instructors are the very best and give 110% to their Students. We care about every student we train and we have a free resit policy for all of our courses for the same revision. You will not find a better training experience anywhere.

CCNA-X	Cisco Certified Network Associate - Accelerated (CCNA-X)	$3,995.00
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Above pricing is for Portage, Indiana location
Special prices available for on-site training

Associated Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Certification Path

Required Exam(s)	Recommended Training
640-802 CCNA OR 640-822 ICND1 640-816 ICND2	Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Current Technologies Computer Learning Center is an authorized VUE Cisco Testing Center.

The Cisco CCNA certification is an associate-level Cisco certification and is ideal for individuals who work daily with Cisco products. A Cisco CCNA candidate demonstrates core Cisco switching and routing knowledge.

The Cisco CCNA can be obtained by taking a single exam which combines ICND1 and ICND2 or by taking two separate exams.