Cisco CCNA

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Operate, and Troubleshoot a Small to Medium Enterprise Branch Network… And Have the Knowledge to Pass the Cisco CCNA 640-802 Exam… Guaranteed!

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-Victor Kimaro, Train Signal Student

Once upon a time,  cna training is your choice. Yes, I know how difficult it is to get started with Cisco studies. But stick to it and I promise, the challenges will pay off handsomely.

The Cisco CCNA is Cisco’s entry level certification exam, but it is not easy. And since the Cisco CCNA covers a wide array of topics, I have designed this course to help you tackle those diverse challenges.

The key to exam and job success is in the details. And most of those details are hard won from real world experience. Everything I am going to teach you, I wish someone would have taught me when I first started studying for my Cisco CCNA. At least you can benefit from my hard won experience and hopefully not repeat the same mistakes.

As with all Train Signal courses, I break down the theory and “real world” application of Cisco Networking. This exciting course contains nearly 29 hours of video instruction where I break down networking theory as you work hands on with real Cisco routers & switches… and build your own working network!

Cisco CCNA network certifications are some of the most sought after IT certifications. There are four levels of Cisco certifications (Entry, Associate, Professional, and Expert) to enhance your professional credentials. Specialist certifications are also offered to verify focused knowledge in many topics.

According to Cisco, “The Cisco CCNA certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks. Cisco CCNAcertified professionals have the knowledge and skills to make connections to remote sites via a WAN, mitigate basic security threats, and understand the requirements for wireless network access.Cisco CCNA training covers (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2), VLANs, Ethernet, and access control lists (ACLs).”

Here are just SOME of the Cisco CCNA Topics we Cover in our website.

Cisco CCNA Training Videos:   Differences between Routers, Switches and Bridges OSI Model Explanation - Crucial for the Cisco CCNA Exam. Learn How a Switch Works and Builds the MAC Table Setup VLANs on a Cisco Switch
Learn how the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) works Configure VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
Setup Static Routing on Multiple Routers to Create a Network Learn How to Configure Frame Relay on Cisco Routers
Use RIP to Automate the Creation of Routing Tables Learn why IGRP is used on Cisco Router Networks
Setup and Configure OSPF Configure Access Lists to block unwanted traffic Detailed Instruction on Binary Numbers and Subnetting  …This is Just the Beginning!!!

Cisco CCNA  Certification Network Associate Exam  640-802

Exam Description

The 640-802 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is the composite exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 and the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0 courses. This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.
Exam Topics

Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN

* Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WIFI 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)

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

Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
* 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
* 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)

Implement and verify WAN links

* Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN
* Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
* Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
* Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues
* Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components)
* Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
Describe how a network works

* 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

Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications

* 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.)

Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

* 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

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices
* 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 * 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

The Cisco CCNA Wireless 640-721 Test Online provides all

objectives on the IUWNE 640-721 exam. This online exam preparation tool

consists of a custom flash card application loaded with 300 total

questions that test your skills and enhance retention of exam topics.

These robust features make this a truly unique learning tool:
. Test your knowledge by entering your own answers
. Grade your answers against the correct answer
. Create custom question sets
. View detailed score reports
. Enter and print notes for each question
. Use on any device that has a web browser and Internet connection

Questions are organized by exam objective, allowing you to focus your

study on selected topics. You can choose to view cards in order or at

random, and you can create custom sets from the entire bank of cards. The

engine provides you with the ability to mark each question correct or

incorrect and provides a detailed score report by category at the end of

the exam. You can even write notes on each question and then get a

printable PDF of all your notes aligned to the relevant questions.

Cisco CCNA Wireless 640-721 Online allowing you to test yourself at home,

at work, or on the go. It is an online, internet-based service, available

in both desktop and mobile device formats.

Opportunity

I think  that we live in an increasingly connected world, creating a global economy and a growing need for technical skills. Cisco Networking
Academy delivers information technology skills to over 500,000 students a year in more than 165 countries worldwide. Networking Academy students have the opportunity to participate in a powerful and consistent learning experience that is supported by high quality, online curricula and assessments, instructor training,
hands-on labs, and classroom interaction. This experience ensures the same level of qualifications and skills regardless of where in the world a student is located.
Networking Academy students will become the architects of the networked economy; enabling everyday experiences on the global human network. With the ever-increasing demand for their skills, Networking Academy students have the chance to dream about business-critical positions never before imagined, in industries ranging from medicine and finance to entertainment and aerospace. Networking Academy opens doors to rewarding careers and opportunities for economic advancement and local community development. Students only need to be ‘Mind Wide Open’ to the possibilities.

Solution

The Cisco CCNA  Discovery curriculum provides foundational networking knowledge, practical experience, opportunities for career exploration, and soft-skills development to help students prepare for entry-level careers in IT and networking. The curriculum
offers a hands-on approach to learning, and uses interactive tools and easy-to-follow labs to help students learn the general theory needed to build networks.
Cisco CCNA Discovery is designed to be offered as an independent, standalone
curriculum or combined with programs offered by secondary schools, technical schools, colleges,
and universities. Students who enroll in Cisco CCNA Discovery are not expected to have any previous technical skills or knowledge, aside from basic PC skills.

Features

CCNA Discovery allows for quick application of learned concepts to encourage students to consider additional education in IT. It uses easy-to-follow, step-by-step labs that provide detailed instructions and feedback to help students reach the final solution.
CCNA Discovery includes embedded e-doing, highly interactive activities that stimulate learning and improve knowledge retention. E-doing involves rich multimedia, including
Flash-based activities, videos, and interactive quizzes, that address a variety of learning
styles, increase comprehension, and provide a rich learning experience.

Cisco Discovery Course Description

The CCNA Discovery Course curriculum is composed of four courses:
• Networking for Home and Small Businesses
• Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
• Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
• Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
The courses are delivered sequentially, and each course is a prerequisite
for the next course.
CCNA Discovery teaches networking based on application covering
the types of practical networks students may encounter, from simple home or small office networks to more complex enterprise models. Students learn the technical skills and soft skills needed to succeed in entry-level networking professions such as a network
installer, help desk technician, pre-sales support technician, or network technician. CCNA Discovery also provides an introduction
to advanced technologies such as voice, video, wireless,
and security

A CCNA Wireless certification will validate your ability to configure, implement and support wireless LANs using Cisco equipment. Join that growing number of IT professionals who can manage a wireless LAN configuration across all access points and stations by becoming CCNA Wireless certified.

Cisco CCNA Wireless  recognizes the critical importance of professionals supporting wireless LANS including Networking Associates/Administrators, Wireless Support Specialists and WLAN project managers. Students completing the recommended Cisco training are provided with information and practice activities to prepare them for, configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise networks. Employers will be able to validate their staff have the skills needed for basic wireless networking on a Cisco WLAN in SMB and enterprise networks after completing certification.
The Cisco CCNA Wireless Certification validates candidate’s skills in the configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment.

When network security has become common sense rather than expertise, the Cisco network in order to strengthen the basic CCNA Certification understanding of network security will be in April launched a new certification CCNA Security.  Cisco routers and switches in the basis of certification CCNA, is the basis for all network authentication of workers. However, since the Cisco in November 2007 from the formal launch of the new version of CCNA certification, Cisco certification in the professional have been some changes there, in addition to the introduction of more than CCNA Certification CCENT based, the Cisco will be announced in April, in the network security based on the introduction of Cisco network security certification CCNA Security.  The highest training in the Asia-Pacific as a Cisco partner information-yu, general manager of the morning, Huiqing Huang said, Cisco and many companies in recent years with the whole technology, these high-end technology to do more professional levels of integration, Cisco is also related to certification for a planned technical matters related to the promotion of integration. She pointed out that, except in April announced a new CCNA Security certification, Cisco also plans to launch in July in the CCNA Voice certification, certification of the future there are plans to promote the CCNA Wireless. Huiqing Huang said: “The push from Cisco’s certification program can also be found that Cisco is a planned, step-by-step integration and the promotion of a variety of high-end technology.”  At present, Cisco certification in network security, the Profession has been launched in the order of the CCSP, as well as the Expert’s CCIE Security. Cisco certification information morning woo lecturer said, CCNA Security is the concept of Network Security CCSP implement basic authentication in the network. CCNA Security Guidelines are divided into network security profile, perimeter security and the use of Cisco IOS firewall security settings, such as network security module 6.  Said, CCNA Security is divided into 6 modules, teaching materials in the original, this 6 module is six chapters introduce the Cisco-related information security knowledge and the basic requirements. But in the CCSP bands are very different from that in the original materials in the CCNA Security, 6 modules have a book to explore, which also contains all the Cisco product knowledge and security-related settings.  Expert’s CCIE Security in the content, not only includes the CCNA Security and CCSP curriculum and content, when added into the enterprise need to understand the relevance of network security and product knowledge. Pointed out that the relevance of Cisco products and Cognitive security settings, CCSP materials have been incorporated into a complete, but in the CCIE Security based on the CCSP to provide more detailed and more practical learning. Huiqing Huang said: “CCIE Security also includes the broader, deeper and Taiwan made the CCIE Security certification IT people, a total of not more than 50 people.”  Cisco is expected to launch in April announced that the CCNA Security certification examination, will be promoted in different regions of lecturers for training courses. Huiqing Huang said that in Asia in April Teacher training courses, Cisco training is the last stop, it means that the Cisco certification exams at once announced the introduction of new certification exams, relevant teaching materials, teachers have a complete plan clear.  The new Cisco CCNA Security certification exam, Huiqing Huang said: “In the examination, we must have  after CCENT, CCNA Security to apply for the certification exam,” added that “compared to the network security through the CCSP certification exam , the target must be optional 5 module 6 examination of the case, CCNA Security only 1 examination to examination. “  At present, all the Cisco certification exam must register through VUE, Examination, including the 45-60 title single, the title check. Pointed out that As far as is known, CCNA Security exam, we cover the set of questions, there are also the subject of laboratory simulation, there will be a situational simulation settings, to require candidates to be related to the completion of the network security settings. Huiqing Huang said: “At present, Asia is expected to VUE in May at the line of related questions, all the curriculum and teacher training, also can be completed on time in May, the successful on-line.”