VLSM on CCENT

MachX85MachX85 Member Posts: 66 ■■□□□□□□□□
Will I need to understand VLSM for the ICND1 exam? Or is that not untill ICND2, thanks

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  • captobviouscaptobvious Member Posts: 648
    MachX85 wrote: »
    Will I need to understand VLSM for the ICND1 exam? Or is that not untill ICND2, thanks

    If you haven't all ready seen it, here is the blueprint for ICND1:

    640-822 ICND1 Exam Topics (Blueprint)

    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
    Did you see VLSM anywhere? icon_wink.gif
  • MachX85MachX85 Member Posts: 66 ■■□□□□□□□□
    AHAH. I should have checked this first. No I didnt see anything about vlsm in there, thanks for the tip. I also just had a look at the cbt nugget CCNA videos I have for when im done with ccent, thats where Jeremy teaches about VLSM. Now I wont feel bad about not spending time on it yet.
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