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Describe the operation of data networks * Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices * Select the components required to meet a given network specification * Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network * Describe common networking 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 Implement a small switched network * 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 technologies * Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts * Explain the operation of Cisco switches and basic switching concepts * Perform, save 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 * Implement and verify basic security for a switch (port security, deactivate ports) * Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements for a small branch office * Describe the need and role of addressing in a network " Create and apply an addressing scheme to a network * Assign and verify valid IP addresses to hosts, servers, and networking devices in a LAN environment * Explain the basic uses and operation of NAT in a small network connecting to one ISP * Describe and verify DNS operation * Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing * Enable NAT for a small network with a single ISP and connection using SDM and verify operation using CLI and ping * 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 * Identify and correct IP addressing issues Implement a small routed network * 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 CLI to set basic parameters * 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 * Implement password and physical security * Verify network status and router operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands 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 Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats * Explain today's increasing network security threats and 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 Implement and verify WAN links * Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN * Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
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