- 1.1 Explain the role and function of network components
- 1.1.a Routers
- 1.1.b Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches
- 1.1.c Next-generation firewalls and IPS
- 1.1.d Access points
- 1.1.e Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC)
- 1.1.f Endpoints
- 1.1.g Servers
- 1.1.h PoE
- 1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
- 1.2.a Two-tier
- 1.2.b Three-tier
- 1.2.c Spine-leaf
- 1.2.d WAN
- 1.2.e Small office/home office (SOHO)
- 1.2.f On-premise and cloud
- 1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types
- 1.3.a Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper
- 1.3.b Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)
- 1.4 Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)
- 1.5 Compare TCP to UDP
- 1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- 1.7 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
- 1.8 Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
- 1.9 Describe IPv6 address types
- 1.9.a Unicast (global, unique local, and link local)
- 1.9.b Anycast
- 1.9.c Multicast
- 1.9.d Modified EUI 64
- 1.10 Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
- 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 (server virtualization, containers, and VRFs)
- 1.13 Describe switching concepts
- 1.a MAC learning and aging
- 1.b Frame switching
- 1.c Frame flooding
- 1.d MAC address table
Cisco Certified Network Associate, Exam Code- CCNA 200-301
Description:
The Cisco Certified Network Associate v1.0 (CCNA 200-301) exam is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNA certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. The course, Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA), helps candidates prepare for this exam. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. To better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
Curriculum:
- 2.1 Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
- 2.2 Configure and verify interswitch connectivity
- 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 Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol and identify basic operations
- 2.6 Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes
- 2.7 Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP,WLC, access/trunk ports, and LAG)
- 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, QoS profiles, and advanced WLAN settings
- Identify network design considerations for business continuity
- Describe design considerations for network automation
- Describe design considerations for network management strategies
- Describe considerations for a campus or branch network
- Describe considerations for a WAN
- Describe considerations for a data center
Certification:
Exam questions are derived from the recommended training and the exam resources listed above. Pass/fail status is available immediately after taking the exam. The exam is only provided in English.
- Step 1 (Training/Self study)
- Step 2 (Registration in Pearson VUE)
- Step 3 (Sit for exam)
- Step 4 (Get certification)