MindLeaders Series on
CCNA
This series of courses is designed to help you prepare for the Cisco
Certified Network Associate certification exam. Each of the 60 objectives on the
CCNA exam will be covered, and the questions will be indicative of the types of
questions on the exam.
This study guide and/or material is not sponsored by, endorsed by or
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CCNA: OSI Reference Model describes the OSI reference model
and uses it to explain types of networks and networking functions.
- Introduction to Networking
- The Upper OSI Layers
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- The Lower OSI Layers
- Using a Layered Model
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CCNA: Networks and Data Transfer uses the OSI reference model
to show how networks encapsulate data and transfer it throughout a network.
This course also introduces routing as a method of data transfer.
- Communication between Layers
- Connection and Data Flow
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- The Data Link Layer
- Network Addressing
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CCNA: Local Area Networking describes the components and
operation of Ethernets, Fast Ethernets, Token Ring and FDDI local area
networks.
- Introduction to LANs
- Ethernet
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- Fast Ethernet
- Token Ring and FDDI
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CCNA: Wide Area Networking describes WAN components and
protocols and how they function in a wide area network. Special emphasis is
placed on PPP, ISDN, X.25, and Frame Relay.
- Introduction to WANs
- WAN Protocols
- PPP
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CCNA: Using a Router introduces the different types of routing
protocols, their use, and the function of routers.
- Routing
- Distance Vector Routing
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- Link State Routing
- Understanding Routers
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CCNA: Introduction to IOS explains the basic operation of the
Internetwork Operating System.
- Router Startup
- Router Startup in Setup Mode
- EXEC Mode Commands
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- Router Status
- Loading Configuration Files
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CCNA: IOS Configuration shows how to configure passwords and
banners, and introduces interface and protocol configurations for the
Internetwork Operating System.
- Passwords, Identification, and Banners
- Configuring Interfaces
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- Sample Interface Configurations
- Configuring Protocols
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CCNA: Network Management shows how to set up and maintain a
network system.
- LAN Congestion
- Network Segmentation
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- Network Management System
- Cisco FastHub 300
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CCNA: Bridges and Switches shows how to build and operate
network bridges and switches.
- The Spanning Tree
- Bridges
- Switches
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- ATM Switching
- Cisco Catalyst 1900/2820 Switches
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CCNA: TCP/IP Networking explains the functions of TCP/IP and
how to manage it and other transport and network layer protocols.
- Overview of TCP/IP
- Transport Layer Protocols
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- TCP Specifics
- Internet Layer Protocols
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CCNA: IP Addressing shows how to assign and use IP addresses.
- The IP Address
- Subnetting
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CCNA: IP Routing explains how to configure IP addresses and
implement IGRP routing protocol.
- Configuring IP Addresses
- Basic Routing Configurations
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- Interior Gateway Routing Protocols
- Exterior Gateway Routing Protocols
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CCNA: IPX Networking explains how to operate and manage
Novell's IPX protocol and addresses.
- IPX Protocols
- IPX Addressing and Encapsulation
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- Configuring IPX
- Showing IPX Configurations
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CCNA: Network Security and Control describes the components
and operation of access lists for filtering network traffic.
- Introduction to Network Security
- Introduction to Access Lists
- Configuring IP Access Lists
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- Configuring IPX Access Lists
- Showing Access Lists
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CCNA: Additional Configurations describes how to configure and
verify ISDN, X.25, and Frame Relay routing. It also explains the operation
of Frame Relay and other components of the network.
- ISDN
- Showing ISDN Configurations
- X.25
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CCNA: Exam Preparation 1 provides practice exams that mimic
the written portion of the CCNA test.
- Exam Procedures
- Practice Exam 1
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CCNA: Exam Preparation 2 provides practice exams that mimic
the written portion of the CCNA test.
- Practice Exam 4
- Practice Exam 5
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CCNA: Numbering Systems introduces the alternative base
numbering systems that are used in Cisco management.
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- Hexadecimal
- Conversion Exercises
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