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CCNA: Networking Basics, Switching, Addressing, and Routing

CCNA: Networking Basics, Switching, Addressing, and Routing

This course is part of Cisco Implementation and Administration (CCNA 200-301) Specialization

Instructor: Bill Rosenthal

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

In this course, you will explain basic concepts related to networking and configure switching, IP addressing, and routing.

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course will be useful to anyone looking to become an entry-level network administrator. You will learn basic concepts related to networking, like topologies, models, and protocols. You'll also configure switching using techniques like virtual local area networks (VLANs). Then, you'll configure IP addressing using IPv4 and IPv6, and configure static and dynamic routing.

This is the first course in a multi-course Specialization. All of the courses in this Specialization are meant to be used alongside the optional Boson NetSim® labs, which are sold separately on the Logical Operations store: https://store.logicaloperations.com/cisco-solutions-implementation-and-administration-ccna-200-301-lab-environment.html. Use of these labs is optional, although they are highly recommended due to the significant benefit that hands-on practices brings to the learning experience.

Module details

Basic knowledge of networking types, components, models, protocols, and terminology is necessary if you want to implement and administer Cisco® networks.

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1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Course Introduction5 minutes

10 pluginsTotal 200 minutes

Getting Started with This Course15 minutes
Lesson Introduction5 minutes
Network Types25 minutes
Network Components25 minutes
Network Topologies25 minutes
Network Models25 minutes
Basic Networking Protocols25 minutes
Transmission Media and Connectors25 minutes
Introduction to Cisco Networks and Cisco IOS Commands25 minutes
Lesson Summary5 minutes

Networks require connectivity devices to transfer data among users. The most straightforward network device for LANs is the switch.

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You have configured switches, which work at Layer 2 (and 3) of the OSI model. Moving up the protocol stack, you need to be able to configure the addressing used by routers before you start configuring the routers themselves.

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Switches and routers are prevalent on practically all networks. While both devices use different addresses, processes, and protocols, they both move data across a network or internetwork. Now that you have configured switches, it should be a bit easier for you to configure routers.