CISCO Networking Academy

Networking Devices and Initial Configuration

Continue learning networking essentials and build your foundational skills.

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Overview

If you already understand networking basics, it’s time to build a stronger foundation. A solid networking background is essential for advancing into exciting fields like Cybersecurity and Network Development (DevNet) or pursuing certifications such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

This course dives into the essentials of network devices and their configuration. You’ll explore the features and advantages of Cloud and Virtualization technologies. Learn how to assign Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to devices both manually and automatically. Using this knowledge, you’ll design an IP addressing scheme, configure Cisco devices to establish a small network, and troubleshoot connectivity issues effectively.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Network Design
  • Introduction
  • Reliable Networks
  • Hierarchical Network Design
  • Network Design Summary
  • Introduction
  • Cloud and Cloud Services
  • Virtualization
  • Cloud and Virtualization Summary
  • Introduction
  • Binary Number System
  • Hexadecimal Number System
  • Number Systems Summary

 

  • Introduction
  • Ethernet
  • Ethernet Frames
  • Ethernet MAC Address
  • The MAC Address Table
  • Ethernet Switching Summary
  • Introduction
  • Network Layer Characteristics
  • IPv4 Packet
  • IPv6 Packet
  • Network Layer Summary
  • Introduction
  • IPv4 Address Structure
  • IPv4 Address Structure Summary
  • Introduction
  • ARP
  • Address Resolution Summary
  • Introduction
  • DNS Services
  • DHCP Services
  • IP Addressing Services Summary
  • Introduction
  • Transportation of Data
  • TCP Overview
  • UDP Overview
  • Port Numbers
  • TCP Communication Process
  • Reliability and Flow Control
  • UDP Communication
  • Transport Layer Summary

 

  • Introduction
  • IOS Navigation
  • The Command Structure
  • View Device Information
  • The Cisco IOS Command Line Summary
  • Introduction
  • Basic Switch Configuration
  • Configure Initial Router Settings
  • Secure the Devices
  • Configure the Default Gateway
  • Build a Small Cisco Network Summary
  • Introduction
  • ICMP Messages
  • Ping and Traceroute Testing
  • ICMP Summary