CNA Syllabus
Here is a clickable list of how our content maps to the latest CCNA syllabus.
Cisco are very vague in some areas so it is very difficult to give you a definitive list. Examples of exam
topics which they do not list in their syllabus are hexadecimal, details on NAT overload,
troubleshooting diagrams and named access lists.
We have left some boxes blank because they are covered in other areas such as troubleshooting which
is usually covered when we show you how to configure various parameters. Other area we are in the
process of adding labs or videos for.
CCNA 640-802 Syllabus (taken from here)
IMPORTANT - We cover many of the below subjects in the CCNP theory notes and we recommend you
dip into those to deepen your understanding. Please also note that we have many more labs for the
CCNA exam in the 101 CCNA Labs department.
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Describe how a network works
Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices Theory
Select the components required to meet a network specification
Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data
Theory
flows in a network
Describe common networked applications including web applications Theory
Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models Theory
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 Theory
Describe the components required for network and Internet communications Theory
Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a
Theory Video
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
Theory
other network devices and hosts
Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks Theory
Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts Theory
Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches Theory
Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access
Theory Labs
management
Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping,
Theory
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,
Theory
802.1q)
Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing
Theory
between them
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs Theory Lab Video
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches Theory Lab Video
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing Theory Lab
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP Theory Lab
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation Theory Lab
Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the
Labs
operational status of a Cisco switched network.
Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access,
Theory Labs
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 Theory
Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS Theory
Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including:
Theory Lab
CLI/SDM)
Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment Theory
Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design to Theory
a network
Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and
Theory Video
summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4
Theory
(including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc).
Describe IPv6 addresses Theory
Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host
configurations
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router
operation and routing on Cisco devices
Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup
Theory
process)
Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST,
Theory
router components)
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to
Theory
other network devices and hosts
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 Theory Lab Video
Lab Video
Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters. (including: CLI/SDM)
SDM SDM
Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface Theory Lab Video
Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute,
Lab
telnet, SSH or other utilities
Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given
Theory Lab Video
specific routing requirements
Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore) Theory Lab Video
Manage Cisco IOS Theory Labs Video
Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols Theory
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF Theory Lab Video
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP Theory Lab Video
Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH) Theory Lab
Troubleshoot routing issues Theory Labs Video
Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands. Theory
Implement basic router security Theory Labs
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
Theory
comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats
Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts,
Theory
and applications
Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications Theory
Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices Theory
Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in
a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
Describe the purpose and types of ACLs Theory
Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements.(including: Video
Theory Lab
CLI/SDM) SDM
Configure and apply an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using Video
Theory Lab
(including: SDM/CLI) SDM
Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment Above
Troubleshoot ACL issues Above
Explain the basic operation of NAT Theory
Video
Configure NAT for given network requirements using (including: CLI/SDM) Labs
SDM
Troubleshoot NAT issues Labs Video
Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks
required for a WLAN
Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC) Theory
Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (including:
Theory
SSID, BSS, ESS)
Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices
Theory
connect to the correct access point
Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including:
Theory
open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks Theory
Implement and verify WAN links
Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN Theory
Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection Lab Video
Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers Theory Lab Video
Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues Theory
Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact,
Theory
components)
Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers Theory Lab Video
