Practical Networking Training

Our CCNA program focuses on hands on labs, real network scenarios, and practical troubleshooting, helping learners gain confidence in managing and securing networks.

What You Will Learn

• Networking fundamentals and OSI & TCP/IP models

• IP addressing, subnetting, and routing concepts

• Switching, VLANs, and inter VLAN routing

• Network security fundamentals

• Wireless networking and WAN technologies

• Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting

CCNA-Cisco Certified Network Associate

1.0 Network Fundamentals

Explain the role and function of network components

Routers

L2 and L3 switches

Access points

Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC)

Endpoints

Servers

Describe characteristics of network topology architectures

2 tier

3 tier

Spine-leaf Architecture

WAN

On-premises and cloud

Compare IPv6 address types

Global unicast

Unique local

Link local

Anycast

Multicast

Modified EUI 64

Describe wireless principles

Nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels

SSID

RF

Encryption

Explain virtualization fundamentals (virtual machines)

Describe switching concepts

MAC learning and aging

Frame switching

Frame flooding

MAC address table

· 2.0 Network Access

Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches

Access ports (data and voice)

Default VLAN

Connectivity

Configure and verify interswitch connectivity

Trunk ports

802.1Q

Native VLAN

Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP)

Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP)

Describe the need for and basic operations of Spanning Tree Protocol and identify basicerations

Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names

Port states (forwarding/blocking)

Port Fast benefits

Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes

Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP, WLC, access/trunk ports)

Describe AP and WLC management access connections (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, and TACACS+/RADIUS)

Configure the components of a wireless LAN access for client connectivity using GUI only such as WLAN creation, security settings, and advanced WLAN settings

3.0 IP Connectivity

3.1

Interpret the components of routing table

Routing protocol code

Prefix

Network mask

Next hop

Administrative distance

Metric

Gateway of last resort

Describe the purpose of first hop redundancy protocol

4.0 IP Services

Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools

Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode

Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network

Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels

Configure and verify DHCP client

Configure network devices for remote access using SSH

Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP/FTP in the network

5.0 Security Fundamentals

Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)

Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control)

Configure device access control using local passwords

Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)

Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs

Configure and verify access control lists

Differentiate authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts

Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2)

Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI

Configuring Command Automation using DNA Centre