INTERCONNECTING CISCO NETWORKING DEVICES ACCELERATED
V2.0 (CCNAX)
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX), is a course consisting of ICND1 and ICND2
content in its entirety, but with the content merged into a single course. Overlapping content between
ICND1 and ICND2 is eliminated and content is rearranged for the purpose of the course flow.
This course teaches learners how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network,
including configuring a LAN switch, configuring an IP router, identifying basic security threats, understanding
redundant topologies, troubleshooting common network issues, connecting to a WAN, configuring EIGRP
and OSPF in both IPv4 and IPv6, understanding wide-area network technologies, and getting familiar with
device management and Cisco licensing. Learner will encounter more troubleshooting, and more lab time
than with the previous version of CCNAX.
IN SUNSET LEARNINGS CCNAX CLASSES EACH STUDENT GETS THEIR OWN POD FOR LAB EXERCISES!
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE?
Target Candidate: Individuals seeking the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certification. The course is
also appropriate for pre-sales and post-sales network engineers involved in the installation and support of
enterprise branch office networks.
Key Job Tasks:
Configure: Implement the identified solution by applying the planned implementation processes
using Cisco IOS commands and applications in the correct order to the selected devices and portions
of the network.
Verify: Use the appropriate show and debug commands and applications to ensure that the solution
was correctly implemented and is performing as desired.
Troubleshoot: Use the appropriate show and debug commands and applications to identify the
cause of basic level network issues and correctly implement a solution that ensures the network is
performing as desired.
Job roles: Entry Level Network Engineer, Network Administrator, Network Support Technician or
Help Desk Technician.
PREREQUISITES:
The CCNAX is a very fast-paced course and it is recommended that you have working networking knowledge
prior to attending class. The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are
as follows:
Basic computer literacy
Basic PC operating system navigation skills Basic Internet usage skills
Basic IP address knowledge
RELATED COURSES:
ICND1
ICND2
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
After completion of this course, students will be able to...
Describe network fundamentals and build simple LANs
Establish Internet connectivity
Manage network device security
Describe IPv6 basics
Troubleshoot VLAN issues, explain how STP works, configure EtherChannel, and understand the idea
behind Layer 3 redundancy
Troubleshoot IP connectivity
Define the characteristics, functions, and components of a WAN
Configure and troubleshoot EIGRP in an IPv4 environment, and configure EIGRP for IPv6
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot multi-area OSPF
Describe SNMP, syslog and NetFlow, and manage Cisco device configurations, IOS images, and
licenses
COURSE OUTLINE:
Module 1: Building a Simple Network
Lesson 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking
What Is a Network?
Physical Components of a Network
Interpreting a Network Diagram
Impact of User Applications on the Network
Characteristics of a Network
Physical vs. Logical Topologies
Lesson 2: Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model
Introducing Host-to-Host
Encapsulation and De-Encapsulation
Communications
Peer-to-Peer Communications
OSI Reference Model
TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Lesson 3: Introducing LANs
Local Area Networks
LAN Components
Need for Switches
Switches Summary
Lesson 4: Operating Cisco IOS Software
Cisco IOS Software Features and
Functions
Cisco IOS CLI Functions
User EXEC Mode
Privileged EXEC Mode
Help Functions in the CLI
CLI Error Messages
Managing Cisco IOS Configurations
Improving the User Experience in the CLI
Lesson 5: Starting a Switch
Switch Installation
Switch LED Indicators
Connecting to a Console Port
Basic Switch Configuration
Verifying the Switch Initial Startup Status
Lesson 6: Understanding Ethernet and Switch Operation
Ethernet LAN Connection Media
Ethernet Frame Structure
MAC Addresses
Switching Operation
Duplex Communication
Configuring Duplex and Speed Options
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Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Common Switch Media Issues
Common Troubleshooting Tools
Port Issues
Media Issues
Troubleshooting Port Issues
Troubleshooting Switch Media Issues
Lesson 8: Module Summary
References
Module Self-Check
IP Address Classes
Reserved IPv4 Addresses
Domain Name System
Verifying the IPv4 Address of a Host
Determining the Network Addressing Scheme
VC Interactivity: Host Address
Variable-Length Subnet Mask VLSM Example
Module 2: Establishing Internet Connectivity
Lesson 1: Understanding the TCP/IP Internet Layer
Internet Protocol
IPv4 Address Representation
IPv4 Header Address Fields
Decimal and Binary Systems
Decimal-to-Binary Conversion
Lesson 2: Understanding IP Addressing and Subnets
Subnets
Subnet Masks
Octet Values of a Subnet Mask
Computing Usable Subnetworks and
Hosts Applying Subnet Masks
Lesson 3: Understanding the TCP/IP Transport Layer
TCP/IP Transport Layer Functions
Reliable vs. Best-Effort Transport
TCP vs. UDP Analogy
UDP Characteristics
TCP Characteristics
TCP/IP Applications
Lesson 4: Exploring the Functions of Routing
Role of a Router
Router Characteristics
Router Functions
Path Determination
Types of Routes
Dynamic Routing Protocols
Verifying Interface Configuration and Status
Exploring Connected Devices
Cisco Discovery Protocol
Discovering Neighbors Using Cisco Discovery
Protocol
Host-to-Host Packet Delivery
Role of a Switch in Packet Delivery
Static Route Configuration
Default Routes
Static Route Configuration Verification
Lesson 5: Configuring a Cisco Router
Initial Router Startup
Initial Router Setup
Configuring Router Interfaces
Configuring the Cisco Router IP
Address
Lesson 6: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Layer 2 Addressing
Layer 3 Addressing
Lesson 7: Enabling Static Routing
Routing Operations
Static and Dynamic Routing
Comparison
When to Use Static Routing
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Lesson 8: Managing Traffic Using ACLs
Using ACLs
ACL Operation
ACL Wildcard Masking
Wildcard Bit Mask Abbreviations
Types of ACLs
Lesson 9: Enabling Internet Connectivity
The Demarcation Point
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Options for Configuring a ProviderAssigned IP Address
Configuring a Static Provider-Assigned
IP Address
Configuring a DHCP Client
Public vs. Private IPv4 Addresses
Introducing NAT
Types of Addresses in NAT
Types of NAT
Understanding Static NAT
Lesson 10: Module Summary
References
Testing an IP Packet Against a Numbered
Standard Access List
Basic Configuration of Numbered Standard IPv4
ACLs
Configuring Static NAT
Verifying Static NAT Configuration
Understanding Dynamic NAT
Configuring Dynamic NAT
Verifying Dynamic NAT Configuration
Understanding PAT
Configuring PAT
Verifying PAT Configuration
Troubleshooting NAT
Troubleshooting NAT Case Study
Module Self-Check
Module 3: Managing Network Device Security
Lesson 1: Securing Administrative Access
Network Device Security Overview
Securing Access to Privileged EXEC
Mode
Securing Console Access
Securing Remote Access
Enabling Remote Access Connectivity
Limiting Remote Access with ACLs
External Authentication Options
Configuring the Login Banner
Lesson 2: Implementing Device Hardening
Securing Unused Ports
Port Security
Port Security Configuration
Port Security Verification
Disabling Unused Services
Network Time Protocol
Configuring NTP
Verifying NTP
VC Interactivity: Network Time Protocol
Lesson 3: Implementing Traffic Filtering with ACLs
Using ACLs to Filter Network Traffic
ACL Operation
The Need for Extended ACLs
Configuring Numbered, Extended IPv4
ACLs
Configuring Named ACLs
ACL Configuration Guidelines
Monitoring ACLs
Troubleshooting Common ACL Errors
Lesson 4: Module Summary
References
Module Self-Check
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Module 4: Introducing IPv6
Lesson 1: Introducing Basic IPv6
IPv4 Addressing Exhaustion
Workarounds IPv6 Features
IPv6 Addresses
IPv6 Unicast Addresses
IPv6 Addresses Allocation
Basic IPv6 Connectivity
Lesson 2: Understanding IPv6
IPv6 Header Changes and Benefits
ICMPv6
Neighbor Discovery
Stateless Autoconfiguration
Lesson 3: Configuring IPv6 Routing
Routing for IPv6
Static Routing
Lesson 4: Module Summary
References
Module Self-Check
Assigning a Port to a VLAN
Configuring an 802.1Q Trunk
VLAN Design Considerations
Options for Inter-VLAN Routing
Module 5: Building a Medium-Sized Network
Lesson 1: Implementing VLANs and Trunks
Issues in a Poorly Designed Network
VLAN Introduction
Trunking with 802.1Q
Creating a VLAN
Lesson 2: Routing Between VLANs
Purpose of Inter-VLAN Routing
Lesson 3: Using a Cisco Network Device as a DHCP Server
Need for a DHCP Server
Monitoring DHCP Server Functions
Understanding DHCP
DHCP Relay Agent
Configuring a DHCP Server
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting VLAN Connectivity
Dynamic Trunking Protocol
VLAN Troubleshooting
Trunk Troubleshooting
Lesson 5: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Issues in Redundant Topologies
Spanning-Tree Operation
Types of Spanning-Tree Protocols
Per VLAN Spanning Tree Plus
Modifying the Bridge ID
Analyzing the STP Topology
Spanning-Tree Failure Consequences
PortFast and BPDU Guard
Lesson 6: Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
The Need for EtherChannel
Configuring EtherChannel
Advantages of EtherChannel
Verifying EtherChannel Summary
EtherChannel Protocols
Lesson 7: Understanding Layer 3 Redundancy
The Need for Default Gateway
Redundancy
Default Gateway Redundancy
HSRP
HSRP Interface Tracking
HSRP Load Balancing
Gateway Load Balancing Protocol
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Lesson 8: Module Summary
References
Module Self-Check
Module 6: Troubleshooting Basic Connectivity
Lesson 1: Troubleshooting IPv4 Network Connectivity
Components of Troubleshooting Endto-End Connectivity
Verification of End-to-End Connectivity
Verification of Physical Connectivity
Issue
Identification of Current and Desired Path
Default Gateway Issues
Name Resolution Issues
ACL Issues
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting IPv6 Network Connectivity
Troubleshooting End-to-End IPv6
Connectivity
Verification of End-to-End IPv6
Connectivity
Identification of Current and Desired IPv6 Path
Default Gateway Issues in IPv6
Name Resolution Issues in IPv6
ACL Issues in IPv6
Lesson 3: Module Summary
References
Module Self-Check
Serial WAN Cabling
WAN Layer 2 Protocols
WAN Link Options
PPP Configuration
PPP Authentication: PAP
PPP Authentication: CHAP
Configuring CHAP for PPP Authentication
Verifying CHAP Configuration
Troubleshooting Serial Connections
Module 7: Wide Area Networks
Lesson 1: Understanding WAN Technologies
Introducing WANs
WANs vs. LANs
WAN Devices
Role of Routers in WANs
Lesson 2: Configuring Serial Encapsulation
Point-to-Point Connectivity
Configuring a Point-to-Point Link
Serial Communication Links
Configuration of a Serial Interface
HDLC Protocol
Point-to-Point Protocol
Lesson 3: Establishing a WAN Connection Using Frame Relay
Understanding Frame Relay
Configuring Frame Relay
Frame Relay Topologies
Point-to-Point vs. Multipoint Configuring Pointto-Point Frame Relay Configuring Multipoint
Frame Relay Reachability Issues
Frame Relay
Frame Relay Signaling
Frame Relay Address Mappings
Lesson 4: Introducing VPN Solutions
VPNs and Their Benefits
Cisco SSL VPN Solutions
Introducing IPsec Summary
Lesson 5: Configuring GRE Tunnels
GRE Tunnel Overview
GRE Tunnel Configuration
GRE Tunnel Verification
Lesson 6: Module Summary
References
Module Self-Check
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Module 8: Implementing an EIGRP-Based Solution
Lesson 1: Implementing EIGRP
Purpose of Dynamic Routing Protocols
Interior and Exterior Routing Protocols
Distance Vector and Link-State Routing
Protocols
Administrative Distance
EIGRP Features
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting EIGRP
Components of Troubleshooting EIGRP
Lesson 3: Implementing EIGRP for IPv6
EIGRP for IPv6
EIGRP for IPv6 Commands
Lesson 4: Module Summary
References
EIGRP Path Selection
EIGRP Metric
EIGRP Configuration
Verification of EIGRP Configuration
Load Balancing with EIGRP Summary
Troubleshooting EIGRP Neighbor Issues
Troubleshooting EIGRP Routing Table Issues
EIGRP for IPv6 Configuration Example
Module Self-Check
Module 9: Implementing a Scalable OSPF-Based Solution
Lesson 1: Implementing OSPF
Link-State Routing Protocol Overview
Link-State Routing Protocol Data
Structures
Introducing OSPF
Establishing OSPF Neighbor
Adjacencies
SPF Algorithm
Building a Link-State Database
OSPF Area Structure
Router ID
Configuring Single-Area OSPF
Verifying OSPF Configuration Summary
Lesson 2: Multiarea OSPF IPv4 Implementation
Single-Area vs. Multiarea OSPF
Planning for the Implementation of
OSPF
Multiarea OSPF Configuration
Multiarea OSPF Verification
Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Multiarea OSPF
OSPF Neighbor States
Components of Troubleshooting OSPF
Troubleshooting OSPF Neighbor Issues
Troubleshooting OSPF Routing Table Issues
Troubleshooting OSPF Path Selection
Lesson 4: Examining OSPFv3
OSPFv3 Key Characteristics
OSPFv3 Configuration
OSPFv3 Configuration Verification Summary
Module Self-Check
Lesson 5: Module Summary
References
Module 10: Network Device Management
Lesson 1: Configuring Network Devices to Support Network Management Protocols
SNMP Overview
Syslog Message Format
SNMP Versions
Syslog Configuration
Obtaining Data from an SNMP Agent
NetFlow Overview
SNMP Configuration
NetFlow Architecture
Syslog Overview
Netflow Configuration
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Lesson 2: Managing Cisco Devices
Router Internal Components Overview
ROM Functions
Stages of the Router Power-On Boot
Sequence
Configuration Register
Changing the Configuration Register
Locating Cisco IOS Image Files
Loading Cisco IOS Image Files
Loading Cisco IOS Configuration Files
Cisco IOS Integrated File System and Devices
Managing Cisco IOS Images
Deciphering Cisco IOS Image Filenames
Creating the Cisco IOS Image Backup
Upgrading Cisco IOS Images
Managing Device Configuration Files
Password Recovery
Lesson 3: Licensing
Licensing Overview
Licensing Verification
Permanent License Installation
Evaluation License Installation
Backing up the License
Uninstalling the License
Lesson 4: Module Summary
References
Module Self-Check
LABS:
Lab 1-1: Performing Switch Startup and Initial Configuration
Lab 1-2: Troubleshooting Switch Media Issues
Lab 2-1: Performing Initial Router Setup and Configuration
Lab 2-2: Connecting to the Internet
Lab 3-1: Enhancing the Security of the Initial Configuration
Lab 3-2: Device Hardening
Lab 3-3: Filtering Traffic with ACLs
Lab 4-1: Configure and Verify Basic IPv6
Lab 4-2: Configure and Verify Stateless Autoconfiguration
Lab 4-3: Configure and Verify IPv6 Routing
Lab 5-1: Configuring Expanded Switched Networks
Lab 5-2: Configuring DHCP Server
Lab 5-3: Troubleshooting VLANs and Trunks
Lab 5-4: Optimizing STP
Lab 5-5: Configuring EtherChannel
Lab 6-1: Troubleshooting IP Connectivity
Lab 7-1: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Serial Connection
Lab 7-2: Establishing a Frame Relay WAN
Lab 7-3: Establishing a GRE Tunnel
Lab 8-1: Implementing EIGRP
Lab 8-2: Troubleshooting EIGRP
Lab 8-3: Implementing EIGRP for IPv6
Lab 9-1: Implementing OSPF
Lab 9-3: Troubleshooting Multiarea OSPF
Lab 9-4: Configuring OSPF for IPv6
Lab 10-1: SNMP and Syslog Basic Configuration
Lab 10-3: Managing Cisco Devices and Licensing
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