In this 2-hours guided project, you will identify different components such as end devices, intermediary devices, and connection media and simulate network topologies in the Packet Tracer, manage Cisco network devices using telnet, SSH, and Console connections, and secure access to Cisco devices using passwords and password encryption services.
Introduction to Networks and Cisco Devices
Taught in English
Instructor: Mohammed Al M.
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What you'll learn
Identifying different components of computer networks such as end devices and connecting them together.
Managing Cisco devices by using the Packet Tracer to simulate telnet, SSH, and Console connection.
Securing access to Cisco devices by implementing line passwords and password encryption services.
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Introduction to the guided project and the Packet Tracer
Identifying and connecting different network devices
Practice activity 1: connecting network devices using various media types
Accessing Cisco Devices
Securing access to Cisco devices
Capstone activity: master what you learned!
Recommended experience
A background in computer networks and computer devices is required for this project. This project requires a Cisco Networking Academy ID.
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