NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS
Network Components - Swithes L2/L3, router, Next GEN Firewall/IPSControllers
(Cisco DNA Center and WLC) Endpoints, Servers, PoE.
Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
Two-tier,Three-tier,Spine-leaf, WAN
Compare physical interface and cabling types
Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper
Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)
Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or
speed)
IPV4 Address SCHEMA, SUBNETIING
Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows,Linux)
Describe switching concepts
MAC learning and aging,Frame switching, Frame flooding, MAC address table
Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
Access ports (data and voice), Default VLAN, InterVLAN connectivity
Configure and verify interswitch connectivity
Trunk ports, 802.1Q, Native VLAN
Interpret the components of routing table
Routing protocol code,Prefix,Network mask,Next hop,Administrative
distance,Metric,Gateway of last resort, Wireles, WLC, AP
Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
Default route, Network rout, Host route
Basic of Dynamic routing protocol OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
IP Services
Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode
Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network
Explain the function of SNMP in network operations
Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels
Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
Configure network devices for remote access using SSH, Local access via console.
IP Security
ACL
Port Security
AAA
Guidelines and Best Practices for the Installation and Maintenance
of Networking Equipment