The Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) certification validates the skills required for entry-level network support positions, the starting point for many successful careers in networking. Candidates should have the knowledge and skill to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. CCENT certification is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections. Prerequisites To fully benefit from this course, it is recommended that you have the following prerequisite skills and knowledge • Basic computer literacy • Windows navigation skills • Basic Internet usage skills Associated Certifications • Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Who Should Attend The primary audience for this course is as follows: • Network Administrator • Network Engineer • Network Manager • Systems Engineer The secondary audience for this course is as follows: • Network Designer • Project Manager Course Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to: • Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model • Using the host-to-host packet delivery process , describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues • Describes the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access • Describes the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP/IP • Describe the function of Wide Area Networks (WANs), the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT and RIP routing • Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and managing the router's startup and configuration
Course Outline Building a Simple Network • Medium-Sized Switched Network Construction o Lesson 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking o Lesson 2: Securing the Network o Lesson 3: Understanding the Host-to-Host Communication Model o Lesson 4: Understanding TCP/IP's Internet Layer o Lesson 5: Understanding TCP/IP's Transport Layer o Lesson 6: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process o Lesson 7: Understanding Ethernet o Lesson 8: Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
• Ethernet Local Area Networks o Lesson 1: Understanding the Challenges of Shared LANs o Lesson 2: Solving Network Challenges with Switched LAN Technology o Lesson 3: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process o Lesson 4: Operating Cisco IOS Software o Lesson 5: Starting a Switch o Lesson 6: Understanding Switch Security o Lesson 7: Maximizing the Benefits of Switching o Lesson 8: Troubleshooting Switch Issues
• Wireless Local Area Networks o Lesson 1: Exploring Wireless Networking o Lesson 2: Understanding WLAN Security o Lesson 3: Implementing a WLAN
• Exploring the Functions of Routing o Lesson 1: Exploring the Functions of Routing o Lesson 2: Understanding Binary Basics o Lesson 3: Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme o Lesson 4: Starting a Router o Lesson 5: Configuring a Router o Lesson 6: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process o Lesson 7: Understanding Router Security o Lesson 8: Using Cisco Router and Security Device Manager o Lesson 9: Using a Router as a DHCP Server o Lesson 10: Accessing Remote Devices
• Wide Area Networks o Lesson 1: Understanding WAN Technologies o Lesson 2: Enabling the Internet Connection o Lesson 3: Enabling Static Routing o Lesson 4: Configuring Serial Encapsulation o Lesson 5: Enabling Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
• Network Environment Management o Lesson 1: Discovering Neighbors on the Network o Lesson 2: Managing Router Startup and Configuration o Lesson 3: Managing Cisco Devices
Certification Exams Once you have completed your training and preparation for the respective course, you must demonstrate your proficiency by passing 640-822 ICND1 (available 08/01/2007) to earn the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician certification.
Recertification To recertify, pass either the ICND1 or ICND2 exam, or pass any 642 professional level or Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams), or pass a current CCIE written exam
