Course detail

CISCO academy 2 - CCNA

FEKT-XCA2Acad. year: 2013/2014

CCNA 3 - Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model approach. Interpret network diagrams. Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts. Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks. Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches. Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management. Describe enhanced switching technologies such as VLANs, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Per VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (PVSTP), and 802.1q. Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routing occurs between them. Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, trunking on Cisco switches, interVLAN routing, VTP, and RSTP. Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network. Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities such as ping, traceroute, Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), and ipconfig, as well as the show and debug commands. Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures. Manage Cisco IOS Software. Manage Cisco IOS configuration files (save, edit, upgrade, and restore). Describe standards associated with wireless media, such as (IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC) standards. Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network, such as Service Set Identification (SSID), Basic Service Set (BSS), and Extended Service Set (ESS). Identify basic configuration parameters on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access points. Compare and contrast Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security features and capabilities of open, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and WPA-1/2 networks. Describe common wireless-network implementation issues such as interference and misconfiguration.

CCNA 4 - Describe the components required for network and Internet communications. Implement basic switch security measures such as port security, trunk access, and management VLANs. Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS. Configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operations on a router. Describe current network security threats and explain how to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate common threats to network devices, hosts, and applications. Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications. Describe recommended security practices to secure network devices. Describe the purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs). Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements. Configure and apply an ACLs to limit Telnet and SSH access to the router using the Security Device Manager command-line interface (SDM/CLI). Verify, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs in a network environment. Explain the basic operation of Network Address Translation (NAT). Configure NAT for given network requirements using SDM/CLI. Troubleshoot NAT issues. Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN. Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection. Configure and verify a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection between Cisco routers. Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers. Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues. Describe the importance, benefits, role, impact, and components of VPN technology.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Milan Šimek, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Router configuration with RIP, (E)IGRP and OSPF protocols. Switches configuration for virtual networks (VLAN). WAN design.

Prerequisites

Attending courses XCA1, alternatively certification of attending CCNA1 Exploration and CCNA2 Exploration at another CISCO Network Academy. The attendance of the Discovery courses are not sufficient for the attending of XCA2 course.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Techning methods include lectures, computer laboratories and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to write a single project/assignment during the course.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every year.

Course curriculum

1. Switch Configuration
2. VLAN Networks
3. STP protocol
4. VTP protocol
5. Inter-Vlan routing
6. Wireless Network Configuration
7. WAN technologies HDLC, PPP
8. Frame-Relay
9. Network Security
10. Access Lists
11. DHCP service and Network Address Translations
12. Network Troubleshooting

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Course students will be able to install and configure switches and routers for LAN and WAN. They will be also capable of configuration and cabling troubleshooting. The course is aimed at dynamic routing protocols and virtual networks. The second part of the course deals with introduction to ISDN and frame relay technologies.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Milan Šimek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction to classless routing (CIDR). Variable-length subnet masking (VLSM). Protocol RIP version 2.
Protocol OSPF, configuration.
Protocol EIGRP, configuration.
Switching in LANs. Segmentation, switching methods. Network design.
Switch configuration. Redundant topology and STP.
Virtual LAN (VLAN), protocol VTP and VLAN routing.
Private networks, NAP/PAT address translation. Protocol DHCP.
Serial connection, protocol PPP. ISDN and DDR technology.
Frame relay technology.
Introduction to network management, protocol SNMP.
Optical networking fundamentals.
Introduction to networking security, CISCO PIX.
Case study - ACL, WAN technology.

Laboratory exercise

52 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Vladimír Červenka, Ph.D.
Ing. Dušan Havelka
Ing. Milan Šimek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Address calculation with variable-length subnet masking (VLSM) . RIPv2 protocol configuration.
Routing using OSPF protocol. Setting of different metrics.
Routing configuration using EIGRP.
Switch configuration, working with IOS. Configuration of STP protocol.
Building virtual LANs. Setting and configuring VTP protocol.
NAT and PAT configuration, verifying the configuration, configuration troubleshooting. DHCP configuration.
PPP protocol, configuration of encapsulation and authentication.
Configuration of ISDN and DDR.
Frame relay configuration .
Introduction to network management.
Optical networking fundamentals.
CISCO PIX configuration.

VUT

Faculties

University Institutes

Parts

CISCO academy 2 - CCNA

Type of course unit