Description

“What does a network administrator need to know to support their network?” The answer to this question depends on the size and complexity of their network. Fortunately, regardless of size and complexity of the network, the starting point for learning to support a network is the same. This course is intended to be that starting point.

ICND1 v1.0 focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and support a small switched and routed network. For the purpose of this course, a small network is defined as 1-20 hosts connected to a single switch with the switch running a single VLAN. The switch is also connected to a router that is providing a routed link (RIP & default) to a simulated Internet and corporate office.

ICND1 v1.0 works from the bottom up providing knowledge and skills as they are needed. The course starts with an introduction to networking. It then introduces host-to-host communications using TCP/ IP. Next Layer 2 devices (switches, etc.) are introduced into the network. Next Layer 3 devices (routers) are introduced into the network. The introduction of Layer 3 devices leads to the use of WANs and routing to connect the site to the Internet and corporate sites. Finally, device management skills (CDP, TFTP, etc.) are introduced.

As each set of knowledge and skills is introduced, a set of labs is provided to allow the learner to reinforce these skills. A cap stone lab is provided as a final learning exercise. This lab presents the learner with a preconfigured network that matches the topology that they have used in the previous labs. A series of configurations errors have be introduced in to the lab configuration. The learner’s goal is to identify and correct these issues.

Objectives

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

• 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.
• Describe the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access.
• Describe 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.
• Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and managing the router’s startup and configuration.

Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic Windows navigation skills
• Basic Internet usage skills
• Basic e-mail usage skills

Who Should Attend

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

• Network Administrator
• Network Engineer
• Network Manager
• Systems Engineer

The secondary audience for this course is as follows:

• Network Designer
• Project Manager

• Course Introduction
• Module1: Building a Simple Network
  • Lesson 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking
  • Lesson 2: Securing the Network
  • Lesson 3: Understanding the Host-to-Host Communication Model
  • Lesson 4: Understanding TCP/IP's Internet Layer
  • Lesson 5: Understanding TCP/IP’s Transport Layer
  • Lesson 6: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
  • Lesson 7: Understanding Ethernet
  • Lesson 8: Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
• Module 2: Ethernet Local Area Networks (LAN's)
  • Lesson 1: Understanding the Challenges of Shared LANs
  • Lesson 2: Solving Network Challenges with Switched LAN Technology
  • Lesson 3: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
  • Lesson 4: Operating Cisco IOS Software
  • Lesson 5: Starting a Switch
  • Lesson 6: Understanding Switch Security
  • Lesson 7: Maximizing the Benefits of Switching
  • Lesson 8: Troubleshooting Switch Issues
• Module 3: Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN's)
  • Lesson 1: Exploring Wireless Networking
  • Lesson 2: Understanding WLAN Security
  • Lesson 3: Implementing a WLAN
• Module 4: Local Area Network Connections
  • Lesson 1: Exploring the Functions of Routing
  • Lesson 2: Understanding Binary Basics
  • Lesson 3: Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme
  • Lesson 4: Starting a Router
  • Lesson 5: Configuring a Router
  • Lesson 6: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
  • Lesson 7: Understanding Router Security
  • Lesson 8: Using Cisco Router and Security Device Manager
  • Lesson 9: Using a Router as a DHCP Server
  • Lesson 10: Accessing Remote Devices
• Module 5: Wide Area Networks (WANs)
  • Lesson 1: Understanding WAN Technologies
  • Lesson 2: Enabling the Internet Connection
  • Lesson 3: Enabling Static Routing
  • Lesson 4: Configuring Serial Encapsulation
  • Lesson 5: Enabling Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
• Module 6: Network Environment Management
  • Lesson 1: Discovering Neighbors on the Network
  • Lesson 2: Managing Router Startup and Configuration
  • Lesson 3: Managing Cisco Devices

Lab Outline

• Lab 1-1: Using Windows Applications as Network Tools
• Lab 1-2: Observing the TCP Three-W ay Handshake
• Lab 1-3: Observing Extended PC Network Information
• Lab 2-1: Connecting to Remote Lab Equipment
• Lab 2-2: Switch Startup and Initial Configuration
• Lab 2-3: Enhancing Security of Switch Configuration
• Lab 2-4: Operating and Configuring a Cisco IO S Dev ice
• Lab 4-1: Converting Decimal to Binary and Binary to Decimal
• Lab 4-2: Classifying Network Addressing
• Lab 4-3: Computing Usable Sub-networks and Hosts
• Lab 4-4: Calculating Subnet Masks
• Lab 4-5: Initial Router Startup
• Lab 4-6: Initial Router Configuration
• Lab 4-7: Enhancing Security of Initial Router Configuration
• Lab 4-8: Using SDM to Configure DHCP Server Function
• Lab 4-9: Managing Remote Access Sessions
• Lab 5-1: Connecting to the Internet
• Lab 5-2: Connecting to the Main Office
• Lab 5-3: Enable Dynamic Routing to Main Office
• Lab 6-1: Using CDP
• Lab 6-2: Managing Router Startup Options
• Lab 6-3: Managing Cisco Dev ices
• Lab 6-4: Confirming the Re-Configuration of the Branch Network