MODULE 1: Introduction to Computer Networks
> Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices
> Select the components required to meet a network specification
> Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network
> Describe common networked applications including web applications
> Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models
> Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network
> Interpret network diagrams
> Determine the path between two hosts across a network
> Describe the components required for network and Internet communications
> Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach
> Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features

MODULE 2: LAN Switching
> 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 network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
> Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
> Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management
> Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
> Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, auto negotiation, and switch hardware failures
> Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)
> Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them
> Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs
> Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches
> Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing
> Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP
> Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation
> Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network.
> Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access, management vlan other than vlan1, etc.)

MODULE 3: IPv4/v6 Addressing and Services
> Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing
> Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS
> Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM)
> Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment
> Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design to a network
> Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
> Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4 (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc).
> Describe IPv6 addresses
> Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations

MODULE 4: Configuration, Verification, and Troubleshooting Basic Router Operation and Routing
> Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices
> Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process)
> Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components)
> Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts
> Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2
> Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters.(including: CLI/SDM)
> Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface
> Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities
> Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements
> Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)
> Manage Cisco IOS.
> Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols
> Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF
> Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
> Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH)
> Troubleshoot routing issues
> Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands.
> Implement basic router security

MODULE 5: Introduction to Wireless Networks
> Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
> Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)
> Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (Including: SSID, BSS, ESS)
> Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point
> Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
> Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks. (Including: Interface, missconfiguration)

MODULE 6: Security
> Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
> Describe today's increasing network security threats and explain the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats
> Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications
> Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
> Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices
> Describe the purpose and types of ACLs
> Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements.(including: CLI/SDM)
> Configure and apply an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using (including: SDM/CLI)
> Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment
> Troubleshoot ACL issues
> Explain the basic operation of NAT
> Configure NAT for given network requirements using (including: CLI/SDM)
> Troubleshoot NAT issues