Cisco Certified Network Associate - Switching

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CCNA Switching Course Objectives

The CCNA Switching validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size switched networks.

CCNA Switching Course Outline

Cisco Certified Network Associate v2.0 (CCNA 200-301) is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNA certification. Switching is one of the most vital parts of this certification,

Network Fundamentals

Core Switching Concepts

• MAC learning and aging
• Frame switching
• Frame flooding
• MAC address table

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
• LLDP

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

Describe the need for and basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol and identify basic operations

• Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names
• Port states (forwarding/blocking)
• PortFast benefits

Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes

Configuring the components of a wireless LAN access for client connectivity using GUI

• WLAN creation
• Security settings
• Advanced WLAN settings

Practical Approach

The real-time examples will be given throughout the lectures, starting from design, analysis, implementation & maintenance of networks.