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• 1.0            Network Fundamentals

•     1.1       Explain the role and function of network components

•                   1.1.a     Routers

•                    1.1.b    L2 and L3 switches

•                              1.1.c     Access points

•                    1.1.d    Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC)

•                   1.1.e     Endpoints

•                    1.1.f     Servers

• 1.2          Describe characteristics of network topology architectures

•                   1.2.a     2 tier

•                    1.2.b    3 tier

•                   1.2.c     Spine-leaf Architecture

•                    1.2.d    WAN

•                              1.2.f      On-premises and cloud

• 1.9          Compare IPv6 address types

•                   1.9.a     Global unicast

•                    1.9.b    Unique local

•                   1.9.c     Link local

•                    1.9.d    Anycast

•                    1.9.e     Multicast

•                   1.9.f     Modified EUI 64

• 1.11        Describe wireless principles

• 1.11.a Nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels

• 1.11.b SSID

• 1.11.c RF

• 1.11.d Encryption

• 1.12        Explain virtualization fundamentals (virtual machines)

• 1.13        Describe switching concepts

• 1.13.a MAC learning and aging

• 1.13.b Frame switching

• 1.13.c Frame flooding

• 1.13.d MAC address table

• 20%                       2.0            Network Access

•     2.1       Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches

•                   2.1.a     Access ports (data and voice)

•                    2.1.b    Default VLAN

•                   2.1.c     Connectivity

• 2.2          Configure and verify interswitch connectivity

•                   2.2.a     Trunk ports

•                    2.2.b    802.1Q

•                   2.2.c     Native VLAN

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

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

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

•                   2.5.a     Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names

•                    2.5.b    Port states (forwarding/blocking)

•                   2.5.c     PortFast benefits

• 2.6         Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes

2.7

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

2.8

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

2.9

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

25%

3.0

IP Connectivity

 

3.1

Interpret the components of routing table

3.1.a     Routing protocol code

3.1.b    Prefix

3.1.c     Network mask

3.1.d     Next hop

3.1.e     Administrative distance

3.1.f     Metric

3.1.g     Gateway of last resort

3.5

Describe the purpose of first hop redundancy protocol

 

10%

4.0

IP Services

 

4.1

Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools

 

4.2

Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode

 

 

4.3

Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network

 

        4.4

               Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels

 

        4.5

              Configure and verify DHCP client

 

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        4.6

             Configure network devices for remote access using SSH

 

 

 

        4.7         

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

 

15%

5.0

Security Fundamentals

 

5.1

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

 

5.2

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

 

5.3

Configure device access control using local passwords

 

5.4

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

 

5.5

Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs

 

5.6

Configure and verify access control lists

 

5.8

Differentiate authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts

 

5.9

Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2)

 

5.10

Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI

•               5.11      Configuring Command Automation using DNA Centre