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Module 1-11 Outline
Module 1: WANs and Routers |
Module Overview |
1.1 | WANs
1.1.1 | Introduction to WANs
1.1.2 | Introduction to routers in a WAN
1.1.3 | Router LANs and WANs
1.1.4 | Router role in a WAN
1.1.5 | Academy approach to hands-on labs
1.2 | Routers
1.2.1 | Router internal components
1.2.2 | Router physical characteristics
1.2.3 | Router external connections
1.2.4 | Management port connections
1.2.5 | Connecting console interfaces
1.2.6 | Connection LAN interfaces
1.2.7 | Connecting WAN interfaces
Module Summary |
Module Quiz |
Module 2: Introduction to Routers |
Module Overview |
2.1 | Operating Cisco IOS Software
2.1.1 | The purpose of Cisco IOS software
2.1.2 | Router user interface
2.1.3 | Router user interface modes
2.1.4 | Cisco IOS software features
2.1.5 | Operation of Cisco IOS software
2.2 | Starting a Router
2.2.1 | Initial startup of Cisco routers
2.2.2 | Router LED indicators
2.2.3 | Examining the initial router bootup
2.2.4 | Establishing a HyperTerminal session
2.2.5 | Logging into the router
2.2.6 | Keyboard help in the router CLI
2.2.7 | Enhanced editing commands
2.2.8 | Router command history
2.2.9 | Troubleshooting command line errors
2.2.10 | The show version command
Module Summary |
Module Quiz |
Module 3: Configuring a Router |
Module Overview |
3.1 | Configuring a Router
3.1.1 | CLI command modes
3.1.2 | Configuring a router name
3.1.3 | Configuring router passwords
3.1.4 | Examining the show commands
3.1.5 | Configuring a serial interface
3.1.6 | Executing adds, moves, and changes
3.1.7 | Configuring an Ethernet interface
3.2 | Finishing the Configuration
3.2.1 | Importance of configuration standards
3.2.2 | Interface descriptions
3.2.3 | Configuring interface description
3.2.4 | Login banners
3.2.5 | Configuring message-of-the-day (MOTD)
3.2.6 | Host name resolution
3.2.7 | Configuring host tables
3.2.8 | Configuration backup and documentation
3.2.9 | Copying, editing, and pasting configurations
Module Summary |
Module Quiz |
Module 4: Learning about Other Devices |
Module Overview |
4.1 | Discovering and Connecting to Neighbors
4.1.1 | Introduction to CDP
4.1.2 | Information obtained with CDP
4.1.3 | Implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of CDP
4.1.4 | Creating a network map of the environment
4.1.5 | Disabling CDP
4.1.6 | Troubleshooting CDP
4.2 | Getting Information about Remote Devices
4.2.1 | Telnet
4.2.2 | Establishing and verifying a Telnet connection
4.2.3 | Disconnecting and suspending Telnet sessions
4.2.4 | Advanced Telnet operation
4.2.5 | Alternative connectivity tests
4.2.6 | Troubleshooting IP addressing issues
Module Summary |
Module Quiz |
Module 5: Managing Cisco IOS Software |
Module Overview |
5.1 | Router Boot Sequence and Verification
5.1.1 | Stages of the router power-on boot sequence
5.1.2 | How a Cisco device locates and loads IOS
5.1.3 | Using the boot system command
5.1.4 | Configuration register
5.1.5 | Troubleshooting IOS boot failure
5.2 | Managing the Cisco File System
5.2.1 | IOS file system overview
5.2.2 | IOS naming conventions
5.2.3 | Managing configuration files using TFTP
5.2.4 | Managing configuration files using copy and paste
5.2.5 | Managing IOS images using TFTP
5.2.6 | Managing IOS images using Xmodem
5.2.7 | Environment variables
5.2.8 | File system verification
Module Summary |
Module Quiz |
Module 6: Routing and Routing Protocols |
Module Overview |
6.1 | Introduction to Static Routing
6.1.1 | Introducing routing
6.1.2 | Static route operation
6.1.3 | Configuring static routes
6.1.4 | Configuring default route forwarding
6.1.5 | Verifying static route configuration
6.1.6 | Troubleshooting static route configuration
6.2 | Dynamic Routing Overview
6.2.1 | Introduction to routing protocols
6.2.2 | Autonomous systems
6.2.3 | Purpose of a routing protocol and autonomous systems
6.2.4 | Identifying the classes of routing protocols
6.2.5 | Distance vector routing protocol features
6.2.6 | Link-state routing protocol features
6.3 | Routing Protocols Overview
6.3.1 | Path determination
6.3.2 | Routing configuration
6.3.3 | Routing protocols
6.3.4 | Autonomous systems and IGP versus EGP
6.3.5 | Distance vector
6.3.6 | Link-state
Module Summary |
Module Quiz |
Module 7: Distance Vector Routing Protocols |
Module Overview |
7.1 | Distance Vector Routing
7.1.1 | Distance vector routing updates
7.1.2 | Distance vector routing loop issues
7.1.3 | Defining a maximum count
7.1.4 | Eliminating routing loops through split horizon
7.1.5 | Route poisoning
7.1.6 | Avoiding routing loops with triggered updates
7.1.7 | Preventing routing loops with holddown timers
7.2 | RIP
7.2.1 | RIP routing process
7.2.2 | Configuring RIP
7.2.3 | Using the ip classless command
7.2.4 | Common RIP configuration issues
7.2.5 | Verifying RIP configuration
7.2.6 | Troubleshooting RIP update issues
7.2.7 | Preventing routing updates through an interface
7.2.8 | Load balancing with RIP
7.2.9 | Load balancing across multiple paths
7.2.10 | Integrating static routes with RIP
7.3 | IGRP
7.3.1 | IGRP features
7.3.2 | IGRP metrics
7.3.3 | IGRP routes
7.3.4 | IGRP stability features
7.3.5 | Configuring IGRP
7.3.6 | Migrating RIP to IGRP
7.3.7 | Verifying IGRP configuration
7.3.8 | Troubleshooting IGRP
Module Summary |
Module Quiz |
Module 8: TCP/IP Suite Error and Control Messages |
Module Overview |
8.1 | Overview of TCP/IP Error Message
8.1.1 | Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
8.1.2 | Error reporting and error correction
8.1.3 | ICMP message delivery
8.1.4 | Unreachable networks
8.1.5 | Using ping to test destination reachability
8.1.6 | Detecting excessively long routes
8.1.7 | Echo messages
8.1.8 | Destination unreachable message
8.1.9 | Miscellaneous error reporting
8.2 | TCP/IP Suite Control Messages
8.2.1 | Introduction to control messages
8.2.2 | ICMP redirect/change requests
8.2.3 | Clock synchronization and transit time estimation
8.2.4 | Information requests and reply message formats
8.2.5 | Address mask requirements
8.2.6 | Router discovery message
8.2.7 | Router solicitation message
8.2.8 | Congestion and flow control messages
Module Summary |
Module Quiz |
Module 9: Basic Router Troubleshooting |
Module Overview |
9.1 | Examining the Routing Table
9.1.1 | The show ip route command
9.1.2 | Determining the gateway of last resort
9.1.3 | Determining route source and destination
9.1.4 | Determining L2 and L3 addresses
9.1.5 | Determining the route administrative distance
9.1.6 | Determining the route metric
9.1.7 | Determining the route next hop
9.1.8 | Determining the last routing update
9.1.9 | Observing multiple paths to destination
9.2 | Network Testing
9.2.1 | Introduction to network testing
9.2.2 | Using a structured approach to troubleshooting
9.2.3 | Testing by OSI layers
9.2.4 | Layer 1 troubleshooting using indicators
9.2.5 | Layer 3 troubleshooting using ping
9.2.6 | Layer 7 troubleshooting using Telnet
9.3 | Troubleshooting Router Issues Overview
9.3.1 | Troubleshooting Layer 1 using show interface
9.3.2 | Troubleshooting Layer 2 using show interface
9.3.3 | Troubleshooting using show cdp
9.3.4 | Troubleshooting using traceroute
9.3.5 | Troubleshooting routing issues
9.3.6 | Troubleshooting using show controllers serial
9.3.7 | Introduction to debug
Module Summary |
Module Quiz |
Module 10: Intermediate TCP/IP |
Module Overview |
10.1 | TCP Operation
10.1.1 | TCP operation
10.1.2 | Synchronization or 3-way handshake
10.1.3 | Denial of service attacks
10.1.4 | Windowing and window size
10.1.5 | Sequencing numbers
10.1.6 | Positive ACK
10.1.7 | UDP operation
10.2 | Overview of Transport Layer Ports
10.2.1 | Multiple conversations between hosts
10.2.2 | Ports for services
10.2.3 | Ports for clients
10.2.4 | Port numbering and well-known port numbers
10.2.5 | Example of multiple sessions between hosts
10.2.6 | Comparison of MAC addresses, IP addresses, and port numbers
Module Summary |
Module Quiz |
Module 11: Access Control Lists (ACLs) |
Module Overview |
11.1 | Access Control List Fundamentals
11.1.1 | What are ACLs
11.1.2 | How ACLs Work
11.1.3 | Creating ACLs
11.1.4 | The function of a wildcard mask
11.1.5 | Verifying ACLs
11.2 | Access Control Lists (ACLs)
11.2.1 | Standard ACLs
11.2.2 | Extended ACLs
11.2.3 | Named ACLs
11.2.4 | Placing ACLs
11.2.5 | Firewalls
11.2.6 | Restricting virtual terminal access
Module Summary |
Module Quiz |
Case Study: Routing |
Case Study Routing |

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