Cisco Networking Foundations

Find out what you need to know in order to support and maintain Cisco networks. Topics include concepts and components of Cisco networking, cabling, and more.

Introduction

• Learn the fundamentals of Cisco networking
• What this course is about
• How to get hands-on practice

1. Network Basics

• Overview of a network
• Benefits of a network
• Day-to-day network examples
• OSI model
• TCP/IP model
• Common network layer protocols
• Common transport layer protocols
• TCP three-way handshake
• Application layer protocols and port numbers

2. Network Concepts and Components

• CSMA/CD vs. CSMA/CA
• Hubs and switches
• Routers
• Collision and broadcast domains
• Wireless access points (APs)
• Firewalls
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems
• Examples of network topologies
• Mesh topologies

3. Network Cabling

• Copper cables
• Fiber cables
• Transceivers
• Straight-through vs. crossover cables

4. Cisco Router and Catalyst Switch Configuration

• Cisco routers and Catalyst Switch Ports
• Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS)
• Basic Cisco IOS commands
• Secure Cisco devices with passwords
• Configure a router interface
• Work with configuration files

Conclusion

• Next steps