Cisco Networking Fundamentals

CNA420 - Cisco® Networking Fundamentals

Course description
The Cisco Networking Fundamentals module focuses on building the skills required to be successful in a Cisco networking environment. Topics presented include networking terminology and devices, binary and hexadecimal numbering, and the OSI and TCP/IP (Internet) reference models. Network topology and design issues are addressed, including media and network architecture selection. There is a strong emphasis on Ethernet to insure that students thoroughly understand the issues associated with this dominant LAN technology. Media installation is also addressed, covering topics such as wiring closet and jack placement, cable routing, environmental factors, and grounding issues. Students perform a full UTP wiring installation, from punch down to test. The course introduces students to Cisco routers and switches, and a basic understanding of hardware, startup, and configuration procedures.

What you will achieve

• IP Addressing and Subnetting


• Token Ring and FDDI


• Hubs vs. Switches


• Introduction to Routing Protocols


• Cisco Internet Operating System (CIOS) and Command Line Interpreter (CLI)


• Cisco Router modes: User vs. Privileged


• Using Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)


• Introduction to Traffic Analysis