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Study Guide Coverage

Ch #

Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices

Networks OSI Reference Model Layer 2 LAN Technologies Bridges and Switches Routers and Routing

1 2 3 4 15

Select the components required to meet a given network specification

Layer 2 LAN Technologies Bridges and Switches Routers and Routing

3 4 15

Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network

OSI Reference Model TCP/IP Internet Layer TCP/IP Transport Layer Sending and Receiving TCP/IP Packets

2 6 7 10

Describe common networking applications including web applications

OSI Reference Model TCP/IP Transport Layer

2 7

Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models

OSI Reference Model TCP/IP Internet Layer TCP/IP Transport Layer

2 6 7

Describe the impact of applications (Voice over IP and Video over IP) on a network

Networks VLANs and Trunks

1 13

Interpret network diagrams

Layer 2 LAN Technologies Bridges and Switches Sending and Receiving TCP/IP Packets Routers and Routing

3 4 10 15

Determine the path between two hosts across a network

Bridges and Switches Sending and Receiving TCP/IP Packets Routers and Routing

4 10 15

Describe the components required for network and Internet communications

Networks Layer 2 LAN Technologies WAN Introduction

1 3 25

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Official Objective

Beginner

Exam Readiness Checklist

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ICNDv1 (642–822) Exam

Describe the operation of data networks

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Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model approach

TCP/IP Internet Layer IOS Device Management

6 17

Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features

WAN Introduction

25

Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts

Layer 2 LAN Technologies Bridges and Switches

3 4

Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet technologies

Layer 2 LAN Technologies

3

Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts

Bridges and Switches VLANs and Trunks Routers and Routing

4 13 15

Explain the operation of Cisco switches and basic switching concepts

Bridges and Switches

4

Perform, save, and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management

Cisco IOS Software Initial Switch Configuration IOS Device Management

11 12 17

Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, ARP, ipconfig), show and debug commands

Cisco IOS Software IOS Device Management

11 17

Implement and verify basic security for a switch (port security, deactivate ports)

Initial Switch Configuration

12

Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures

Cisco IOS Software Initial Switch Configuration

11 12

Expert

Official Objective

Beginner

Exam Readiness Checklist

961

Intermediate

ICNDv1 (642–822) Exam

Implement a small switched network

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Exam Readiness Checklist

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Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements for a small branch office Describe the need and role of addressing in a network

OSI Reference Model TCP/IP Internet Layer

2 6

Create and apply an addressing scheme to a network

IP Addressing and Subnetting

7

Assign and verify valid IP addresses to hosts, servers, and networking devices in a LAN environment

TCP/IP Internet Layer IP Addressing and Subnetting

6 7

Explain the basic uses and operation of NAT in a small network connecting to one ISP

Address Translation

23

Describe and verify DNS operation

Sending and Receiving TCP/IP Packets

10

Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing

TCP/IP Internet Layer Address Translation

6 23

Enable NAT for a small network with a single ISP and connection using SDM and verify operation using CLI and ping

Address Translation

23

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router (including CLI/SDM)

Security Device Manager

18

Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment

Security Device Manager

18

Identify and correct IP addressing issues

IP Addressing and Subnetting Cisco IOS Software IOS Device Management

7 11 17

VLSM Routers and Routing

8 15

Implement a small routed network Describe basic routing concepts (including packet forwarding, router lookup process)

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Ch #

Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including router bootup process, POST, router components)

Initial Router Configuration

16

Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts

Layer 2 LAN Technologies Cisco IOS Software WAN Introduction

3 11 25

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2

Basic Routing

19

Access and utilize the router CLI to set basic parameters

Cisco IOS Software Initial Router Configuration

11 16

Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface

TCP/IP Internet Layer Cisco IOS Software Initial Switch Configuration Initial Router Configuration IOS Device Management

6 11 12 16 17

Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, or other utilities

TCP/IP Internet Layer IOS Device Management

6 17

Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements

Basic Routing

19

Manage IOS configuration files (including save, edit, upgrade, restore)

IOS Device Management

17

Manage Cisco IOS

IOS Device Management

17

Implement password and physical security

Networks Cisco IOS Software

1 11

Verify network status and router operation using basic utilities (including ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, ARP, ipconfig), show and debug commands

TCP/IP Internet Layer IOS Device Management

6 17

Expert

Official Objective

Beginner

Exam Readiness Checklist

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Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN Describe standards associated with wireless media (including IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)

Wireless LANs

5

Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network (including SSID, BSS, ESS)

Wireless LANs

5

Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point

Wireless LANs

5

Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including open, WEP, WPA-1/2)

Wireless LANs

5

Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks

Wireless LANs

5

Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats Explain today’s increasing network security threats and the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats

Networks

1

Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications

Networks

1

Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications

Networks

1

Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices

Networks

1

Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN

WAN Introduction

26

Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection

WAN Introduction

26

Implement and verify WAN links

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Ch #

Expert

Official Objective

Beginner

Exam Readiness Checklist

Intermediate

ICNDv2 (642-816) Exam

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications Describe enhanced switching technologies (including VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1Q)

VLANs and Trunks Switches and Redundancy

13 14

Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them

VLANs and Trunks

13

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs

VLANs and Trunks

13

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches

VLANs and Trunks

13

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing

VLANs and Trunks Initial Router Configuration

13 16

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP

VLANs and Trunks

13

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation

Switches and Redundancy

14

Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network

Cisco IOS Software Initial Switch Configuration VLANs and Trunks Switches and Redundancy

11 12 13 14

Implement basic switch security (including port security, unassigned ports, trunk access, etc.)

Cisco IOS Software Initial Switch Configuration VLANs and Trunks

11 12 13

Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network Calculate and apply a VLSM IP addressing design to a network

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8

Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme VLSM using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment

8

Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 (including protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc.)

IPv6

24

Describe IPv6 addresses

IPv6

24

Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations

TCP/IP Internet Layer IP Addressing and Subnetting

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Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and routing on Cisco devices Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols

Routers and Routing

15

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF

OSFP Routing

20

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP

EIGRP Routing

21

Verify configuration and connectivity using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH

IOS Device Management

17

Troubleshoot routing implementation issues

Basic Routing OSPF Routing EIGRP Routing

19 20 21

Verify router hardware and software operation using show and debug commands

Cisco IOS Software Initial Router Configuration

11 16

Implement basic router security

Cisco IOS Software

11

Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-sized Enterprise branch office network Describe the purpose and types of access control lists

Access Control Lists

22

Configure and apply access control lists based on network filtering requirements

Access Control Lists

22

Configure and apply an access control list to limit telnet and SSH access to the router

Access Control Lists

22

Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment

Access Control Lists

22

Troubleshoot ACL implementation issues

Access Control Lists

22

Explain the basic operation of NAT

Address Translation

23

Configure NAT for given network requirements using CLI

Address Translation

23

Troubleshoot NAT implementation issues

Address Translation

23

Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers

Frame Relay

26

Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues

WAN Introduction

25

Describe VPN technology (including importance, benefits, role, impact, components)

WAN Introduction

25

Configure and verify PPP connection between Cisco routers

WAN Introduction

25

Implement and verify WAN links

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