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Cisco ICND1: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 Curriculum Outline

Cisco ICND1 1.0: Network Fundamentals

Overview/Description
To recognize the basic components, topologies, and functionality of computer networks and how to secure them, and to determine the IP configuration of a PC and local network

Target Audience

Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, network designers, and project managers; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCNET) certification and those individuals targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy, basic Windows navigation skills, basic Internet usage skills, and basic e-mail usage skills

Expected Duration

2.00 Hours

Objectives :

Cisco ICND1 1.0: Network Fundamentals

recognize the Cisco Lifecycle Services approach to networking and the basic components and benefits of computer networks.

recognize the impact of common user applications on the network and the characteristics of various network topologies.

recognize the need for a comprehensive network security policy, common threats to network security, and how to mitigate against them.

recognize the layers and operation of the OSI model in host-to-host network communications.

recognize the classes and types of IP addresses, and how IP addressing functions.

recognize the function of DHCP and DNS in IP addressing.

use Windows applications and commands to investigate the IP configuration of your PC and your local network.

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Cisco ICND1 1.0: Network Communications and Connections

Overview/Description
To recognize how TCP and UDP protocols transfer data between hosts, the architecture and functionality of Ethernet LANs, and gather information about network connections

Target Audience

Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, network designers, and project managers; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCNET) certification and those individuals targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy, basic Windows navigation skills, basic Internet usage skills, and basic e-mail usage skills

Expected Duration

2.00 Hours

Objectives :

Cisco ICND1 1.0: Network Communications and Connections

recognize the basic purpose and functions of the transport layer.

recognize the major functions of the TCP and UDP transport protocols.

recognize how TCP establishes a connection and transfers data between two peer systems.

use a packet sniffer software application to view the TCP initial three-way handshake.

recognize how a host-to-host connection is made and maintained.

recognize the basic characteristics of LANs and the functionality of Ethernet LANs.

recognize how connections are made to an Ethernet LAN.

use PC tools to gather network-related information.

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Cisco ICND1 1.0: Switched LANs

Overview/Description
To recognize how switched LANs operate and resolve key network issues, Cisco IOS software and CLI basic features and functionality, and perform a Catalyst switch startup and configuration for a switched LAN

Target Audience

Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, network designers, and project managers; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCNET) certification and those individuals targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy, basic Windows navigation skills, basic Internet usage skills, and basic e-mail usage skills

Expected Duration

2.00 Hours

Objectives :

Cisco ICND1 1.0: Switched LANs

recognize segment length and collision issues on an Ethernet LAN and how to resolve them.

recognize the main causes of network congestion and switched LAN technology solutions.

recognize the operation of switched LANs and host-to-host packet delivery.

recognize the basic characteristics of Cisco IOS software and the CLI.

recognize how the CLI can be used for online help functions, enhanced editing functions, and viewing device command history.

recognize how an access layer Catalyst switch is started and how the CLI interacts with Catalyst switch IOS Software.

connect to an access layer switch and complete the initial device configuration.

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Cisco ICND1 1.0: Switch Optimization, Security, and Troubleshooting

Overview/Description
To recognize how to optimize a switched LAN, secure it, and troubleshoot common problems

Target Audience

Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, network designers, and project managers; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCNET) certification and those individuals targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy, basic Windows navigation skills, basic Internet usage skills, and basic e-mail usage skills

Expected Duration

1.50 Hours

Objectives :

Cisco ICND1 1.0: Switch Optimization, Security, and Troubleshooting

recognize how to enable physical, access, and port level security on a switch.

recognize the ways in which switched Ethernet LANs can be optimized.

increase the security of the initial switch configuration.

recognize how to identify and resolve common switch network issues.

identify and provide a resolution for common switch network issues that arise in a LAN.

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Cisco ICND1 1.0: Wireless LANs

Overview/Description
To manage devices on a network according to designated best practices

Overview/Description
To recognize the key issues and regulatory drivers of WLANs, how they are implemented and secured, and how to troubleshoot them

Target Audience

Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, network designers, and project managers; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCNET) certification and those individuals targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy, basic Windows navigation skills, basic Internet usage skills, and basic e-mail usage skills

Expected Duration

1.50 Hours

Objectives :

Cisco ICND1 1.0: Wireless LANs

recognize the business case for WLAN services, and the differences between WLAN and LAN implementations.

recognize the basic operation of radio transmission, regulatory bodies, standards and certification, and unlicensed radio bands.

recognize WLAN security issues and the features available to increase WLAN security.

recognize the IEEE 802.11 topologies, WLAN services, and factors that affect WLAN design.

recognize a basic wireless implementation, common wireless issues, and troubleshooting methods.

recognize key areas of the WLAN environment.

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Cisco ICND1 1.0: Routing and Addressing in the LAN

Overview/Description
To recognize how routing connects networks and how subnets are constructed, determine IP addressing and perform router configuration

Target Audience

Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, network designers, and project managers; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCNET) certification and those individuals targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy, basic Windows navigation skills, basic Internet usage skills, and basic e-mail usage skills

Expected Duration

2.25 Hours

Objectives :

Cisco ICND1 1.0: Routing and Addressing in the LAN

recognize the operation of Cisco routers in connecting multiple networks.

recognize the process to convert decimal numbers to binary numbers and binary numbers to decimal numbers.

recognize how subnets are constructed, and how to calculate subnet masks and addresses.

perform subnet and IP addressing activities.

recognize how to start a Cisco IOS router, initially configure it, and monitor it.

recognize how to implement a basic configuration for a Cisco router for an Internetwork.

perform the initial minimal configuration and validate the router configuration.

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Cisco ICND1 1.0: Packet Delivery, Security, and Remote Access on the Router

Overview/Description
To recognize how packets are delivered across an IP network, and secure and use routers as DHCP servers and for accessing remote devices

Target Audience

Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, network designers, and project managers; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCNET) certification and those individuals targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy, basic Windows navigation skills, basic Internet usage skills, and basic e-mail usage skills

Expected Duration

2.00 Hours

Objectives :

Cisco ICND1 1.0: Packet Delivery, Security, and Remote Access on the Router

recognize how an IP packet is delivered over a routed network.

recognize the threats to network installations and how to implement a basic security configuration for a Cisco router.

increase the security of the router following its initial configuration.

recognize the features of Cisco SDM and configure a router to support it.

recognize what DHCP is and how a Cisco router can function as a DHCP server, and how to enable and monitor it.

recognize the methods you can use to access remote devices.

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Cisco ICND1 1.0: WAN Technologies and Routing

Overview/Description
To recognize how packets are delivered across an IP network, and secure and use routers as DHCP servers and for accessing remote devices

Target Audience

Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, network designers, and project managers; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCNET) certification and those individuals targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy, basic Windows navigation skills, basic Internet usage skills, and basic e-mail usage skills

Expected Duration

2.00 Hours

Objectives :

Cisco ICND1 1.0: Packet Delivery, Security, and Remote Access on the Router

recognize how an IP packet is delivered over a routed network.

recognize the threats to network installations and how to implement a basic security configuration for a Cisco router.

increase the security of the router following its initial configuration.

recognize the features of Cisco SDM and configure a router to support it.

recognize what DHCP is and how a Cisco router can function as a DHCP server, and how to enable and monitor it.

recognize the methods you can use to access remote devices.

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Cisco ICND1 1.0: WAN Encapsulation and Dynamic Routing using RIP

Overview/Description
To recognize the features and functionality of WAN encapsulation technologies, the characteristics of dynamic routing and RIP, and configure RIP on an IP network

Target Audience

Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, network designers, and project managers; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCNET) certification and those individuals targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy, basic Windows navigation skills, basic Internet usage skills, and basic e-mail usage skills

Expected Duration

1.25 Hours

Objectives :

Cisco ICND1 1.0: WAN Encapsulation and Dynamic Routing using RIP

recognize the characteristics and functionality of WAN communication links.

recognize the characteristics of HDLC and PPP and how to configure them, and the characteristics of Frame Relay and ATM.

recognize the basic features and operation of dynamic routing and RIP, and how to enable RIP on an IP network.

enable the use of the dynamic routing protocol, RIP and remove an unnecessary static route.

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Cisco ICND1 1.0: Network Environment Management

Overview/Description
To gather network information and map the environment, manage router startup and configuration, and manage Cisco IOS images, configuration files, and network devices

Target Audience

Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, network designers, and project managers; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCNET) certification and those individuals targeting the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy, basic Windows navigation skills, basic Internet usage skills, and basic e-mail usage skills

Expected Duration

1.50 Hours

Objectives :

Cisco ICND1 1.0: Network Environment Management

recognize how to gather information about the Cisco devices in a network and create a map of the network environment.

use CDP to obtain information about directly attached Cisco devices and disable CDP from running on selected interfaces.

recognize the main internal router components, and the router startup and configuration process.

recognize the procedures and commands required to manage Cisco IOS images, configuration files, and devices on the network.

manage router startup options and Cisco devices.

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