Ch 1. Review
OSI model: Identify and describe the functions of each of the seven layers of the OSI reference model.
Define and explain the 5 conversion steps of data encapsulation.
Identify at least 3 reasons why the industry uses a layered model.
Addressing: Define and describe the function of a MAC address.
Describe data link addresses and network addresses, and identify the key differences between them.
Describe and create the different classes of IP addresses [and subnetting].
Identify the functions of the TCP/IP Transport Layer Protocols.
Identify the functions of the TCP/IP network layer protocols.
IOS: Log into a router using both user and priviledged modes.
Use the context-sensitive help facility.
Use the command history and editing features.
Examine router elements (RAM, ROM, CDP, show).
Manage configuration files from the priviledged exec mode.
Control router passwords, identification, and banner.
Identify the main Cisco IOS commands for router startup.
Enter an initial configuration using the setup command.
Copy and manipulate configuration files.
List the commands to load Cisco IOS software from: flash memory, a TFTP server, or ROM.
Prepare to backup, upgrade, and load a backup Cisco IOS software image.
Prepare the initial configuration of your router and enable IP.
Add the RIP routing protocol to your configuration.
Configure IP Addresses.
Verify IP Addresses.
Explain the services of separate and integrated multiprotocol routing.
List problems that each routing type encounters when dealing with topology changes and describe
techniques to reduce the number of these problems.

Ch 2. LAN Switching
Describe the advantages of LAN segmentation.
Describe LAN segmentation using bridges.
Describe LAN segmentation using routers.
Describe LAN segmentation using switches.
Describe the benefits of network segmentation with bridges.
Describe the benefits of network segmentation with routers.
Describe the benefits of network segmentation with switches.
Name and describe two switching methods.
Distinguish between cut-through and store-and-forward switching.
Define and describe the function of a MAC Address.
Ethernet: Describe network congestion problem in Ethernet networks.
Describe full- and half-duplex Ethernet operation.
Describe the features and benefits of Fast Ethernet.
Describe the guidelines and distance limitations of Fast Ethernet.

Ch 3. VLANs: Describe the operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol and its benefits.
Describe the operation of virtual LANs.

Ch 4. LAN Design
OSI model: Identify and describe the functions of each of the seven layers of the OSI reference model.
Describe the different classes of IP addresses [and subnetting].
Define and explain the 5 conversion steps of data encapsulation.
Addressing: Define and describe the function of a MAC address.
Describe data link addresses and network addresses, and identify the key differences between them.
Identify the functions of the TCP/IP transport-layer protocols.
Identify the functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols.
Describe the different classes of IP addresses [and subnetting].
Ethernet: Describe network congestion problem in Ethernet networks.
Describe full- and half-duplex Ethernet operation.
Describe the features and benefits of Fast Ethernet.
Describe the guidelines and distance limitations of Fast Ethernet.
Segmentation: Describe LAN segmentation using bridges.
Describe LAN segmentation using routers.
Describe LAN segmentation using switches.
Describe the benefits of network segmentation with bridges.
Describe the benefits of network segmentation with routers.
Describe the benefits of network segmentation with switches.
LAN Switching:
Name and describe two switching methods.
Distinguish between cut-through and store-and-forward LAN switching.
Describe the benefits of virtual LANs.
Flow Control: Define flow control and describe the three basic methods used in networking.

Ch 5. IGRP
OSI model: Describe the three major portions of an IP address.
Describe functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols and how they are used for path determination.
Routing Protocols:
Add the IGRP routing protocol to your configuration.
Describe the function of a router in delivering data packets between different networks
Describe the function and limitations of static route entries in a Router.
Describe the functions and advantages of dynamic routing protocols.
Describe the difference between routed and routing protocols.
Describe the function of a routing table in the router.
Describe what a routing metrics is and what the various components mean.
Describe the difference between distance vector and link state routing protocols.
Describe what convergence is in a network.
Describe what an autonomous network is and what general type of protocol is used to communicate
between autonomous networks

Ch 6. Access Lists
General: Describe what an access control list is.
Describe the function of Access control lists on routers.
Describe the reasons access control list are used.
Describe how segmentation with routers and access control lists are related.
Configure Standard and extended access lists to filter IP traffic.
Monitor and verify selected access list operations on the router.
OSI model: Define what layers of the OSI model standard access control lists function at and what fields in the data
packet header it is concerned with.
Define what layers of the OSI model extended access control lists function at and what fields in the data
packet header it is concerned with.

Ch 7. IPX
General: Describe connectionless data packet delivery over a network.
Novell IPX Protocol:
Describe the format for IPX addressing and how unique networks are identified.
Describe the function of the Service Advertisement Protocol (SAP) within IPX.
Describe the three major types of SAP advertisements.
Describe the concept of client /server in a Novell network.
Describe the function and process of Get Nearest Server (GNS) in a Novell network.
Monitor Novell IPX operation on the router.
List the required IPX address and encapsulation type.
Enable the Novell IPX protocol and configure interfaces.
Configure IPX access lists and SAP filters to control basic Novell traffic.
Routing: Describe the concept of multi-protocol routing.
Describe what function of the router will control the flow of SAP advertisements across the network.

Ch 8. No CCNA Exam Overview.