Cisco Systems

 


Modules:  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10  |  11  |  CS  |  All  |

Module 1-11 Outline

Module 1: WANs and Routers
Module Overview
1.1 WANs
1.1.1 Introduction to WANs
1.1.2 Introduction to routers in a WAN
1.1.3 Router LANs and WANs
1.1.4 Router role in a WAN
1.1.5 Academy approach to hands-on labs
1.2 Routers
1.2.1 Router internal components
1.2.2 Router physical characteristics
1.2.3 Router external connections
1.2.4 Management port connections
1.2.5 Connecting console interfaces
1.2.6 Connection LAN interfaces
1.2.7 Connecting WAN interfaces
Module Summary

Module Quiz

 

Module 2: Introduction to Routers
Module Overview
2.1 Operating Cisco IOS Software
2.1.1 The purpose of Cisco IOS software
2.1.2 Router user interface
2.1.3 Router user interface modes 
2.1.4 Cisco IOS software features
2.1.5 Operation of Cisco IOS software
2.2 Starting a Router
2.2.1 Initial startup of Cisco routers
2.2.2 Router LED indicators
2.2.3 Examining the initial router bootup
2.2.4 Establishing a HyperTerminal session
2.2.5 Logging into the router
2.2.6 Keyboard help in the router CLI
2.2.7 Enhanced editing commands
2.2.8 Router command history
2.2.9 Troubleshooting command line errors
2.2.10 The show version command
Module Summary

Module Quiz

 

Module 3: Configuring a Router
Module Overview
3.1 Configuring a Router
3.1.1 CLI command modes
3.1.2 Configuring a router name
3.1.3 Configuring router passwords
3.1.4 Examining the show commands
3.1.5 Configuring a serial interface
3.1.6 Executing adds, moves, and changes
3.1.7 Configuring an Ethernet interface
3.2 Finishing the Configuration
3.2.1 Importance of configuration standards
3.2.2 Interface descriptions
3.2.3 Configuring interface description
3.2.4 Login banners
3.2.5 Configuring message-of-the-day (MOTD)
3.2.6 Host name resolution
3.2.7 Configuring host tables
3.2.8 Configuration backup and documentation
3.2.9 Copying, editing, and pasting configurations
Module Summary

Module Quiz

 

Module 4: Learning about Other Devices
Module Overview
4.1 Discovering and Connecting to Neighbors
4.1.1 Introduction to CDP
4.1.2 Information obtained with CDP
4.1.3 Implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of CDP
4.1.4 Creating a network map of the environment
4.1.5 Disabling CDP
4.1.6 Troubleshooting CDP
4.2 Getting Information about Remote Devices
4.2.1 Telnet
4.2.2 Establishing and verifying a Telnet connection
4.2.3 Disconnecting and suspending Telnet sessions
4.2.4 Advanced Telnet operation
4.2.5 Alternative connectivity tests
4.2.6 Troubleshooting IP addressing issues
Module Summary

Module Quiz

 

Module 5: Managing Cisco IOS Software
Module Overview
5.1 Router Boot Sequence and Verification
5.1.1 Stages of the router power-on boot sequence
5.1.2 How a Cisco device locates and loads IOS
5.1.3 Using the boot system command
5.1.4 Configuration register
5.1.5 Troubleshooting IOS boot failure
5.2 Managing the Cisco File System
5.2.1 IOS file system overview
5.2.2 IOS naming conventions
5.2.3 Managing configuration files using TFTP
5.2.4 Managing configuration files using copy and paste
5.2.5 Managing IOS images using TFTP
5.2.6 Managing IOS images using Xmodem
5.2.7 Environment variables
5.2.8 File system verification
Module Summary

Module Quiz

 

Module 6: Routing and Routing Protocols
Module Overview
6.1 Introduction to Static Routing
6.1.1 Introducing routing
6.1.2 Static route operation
6.1.3 Configuring static routes
6.1.4 Configuring default route forwarding
6.1.5 Verifying static route configuration
6.1.6 Troubleshooting static route configuration
6.2 Dynamic Routing Overview
6.2.1 Introduction to routing protocols
6.2.2 Autonomous systems
6.2.3 Purpose of a routing protocol and autonomous systems
6.2.4 Identifying the classes of routing protocols
6.2.5 Distance vector routing protocol features
6.2.6 Link-state routing protocol features
6.3 Routing Protocols Overview
6.3.1 Path determination
6.3.2 Routing configuration
6.3.3 Routing protocols
6.3.4 Autonomous systems and IGP versus EGP
6.3.5 Distance vector
6.3.6 Link-state
Module Summary

Module Quiz

 

Module 7: Distance Vector Routing Protocols
Module Overview
7.1 Distance Vector Routing
7.1.1 Distance vector routing updates
7.1.2 Distance vector routing loop issues
7.1.3 Defining a maximum count
7.1.4 Eliminating routing loops through split horizon
7.1.5 Route poisoning
7.1.6 Avoiding routing loops with triggered updates
7.1.7 Preventing routing loops with holddown timers
7.2 RIP
7.2.1 RIP routing process
7.2.2 Configuring RIP
7.2.3 Using the ip classless command
7.2.4 Common RIP configuration issues
7.2.5 Verifying RIP configuration
7.2.6 Troubleshooting RIP update issues
7.2.7 Preventing routing updates through an interface
7.2.8 Load balancing with RIP
7.2.9 Load balancing across multiple paths
7.2.10 Integrating static routes with RIP
7.3 IGRP
7.3.1 IGRP features
7.3.2 IGRP metrics
7.3.3 IGRP routes
7.3.4 IGRP stability features
7.3.5 Configuring IGRP
7.3.6 Migrating RIP to IGRP
7.3.7 Verifying IGRP configuration
7.3.8 Troubleshooting IGRP
Module  Summary

Module Quiz

 

Module 8: TCP/IP Suite Error and Control Messages
Module Overview
8.1 Overview of TCP/IP Error Message
8.1.1 Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
8.1.2 Error reporting and error correction
8.1.3 ICMP message delivery
8.1.4 Unreachable networks
8.1.5 Using ping to test destination reachability
8.1.6 Detecting excessively long routes
8.1.7 Echo messages
8.1.8 Destination unreachable message
8.1.9 Miscellaneous error reporting
8.2 TCP/IP Suite Control Messages
8.2.1 Introduction to control messages
8.2.2 ICMP redirect/change requests
8.2.3 Clock synchronization and transit time estimation
8.2.4 Information requests and reply message formats
8.2.5 Address mask requirements
8.2.6 Router discovery message
8.2.7 Router solicitation message
8.2.8 Congestion and flow control messages
Module Summary

Module Quiz

 

Module 9: Basic Router Troubleshooting
Module Overview
9.1 Examining the Routing Table
9.1.1 The show ip route command
9.1.2 Determining the gateway of last resort
9.1.3 Determining route source and destination
9.1.4 Determining L2 and L3 addresses
9.1.5 Determining the route administrative distance
9.1.6 Determining the route metric
9.1.7 Determining the route next hop
9.1.8 Determining the last routing update
9.1.9 Observing multiple paths to destination
9.2 Network Testing
9.2.1 Introduction to network testing
9.2.2 Using a structured approach to troubleshooting
9.2.3 Testing by OSI layers
9.2.4 Layer 1 troubleshooting using indicators

9.2.5

Layer 3 troubleshooting using ping
9.2.6 Layer 7 troubleshooting using Telnet
9.3 Troubleshooting Router Issues Overview
9.3.1 Troubleshooting Layer 1 using show interface
9.3.2 Troubleshooting Layer 2 using show interface
9.3.3 Troubleshooting using show cdp
9.3.4 Troubleshooting using traceroute
9.3.5 Troubleshooting routing issues
9.3.6 Troubleshooting using show controllers serial
9.3.7 Introduction to debug
Module Summary

Module Quiz

 

Module 10: Intermediate TCP/IP
Module Overview
10.1 TCP Operation
10.1.1 TCP operation
10.1.2 Synchronization or 3-way handshake
10.1.3 Denial of service attacks
10.1.4 Windowing and window size
10.1.5 Sequencing numbers
10.1.6 Positive ACK
10.1.7 UDP operation
10.2 Overview of Transport Layer Ports
10.2.1 Multiple conversations between hosts
10.2.2 Ports for services
10.2.3 Ports for clients
10.2.4 Port numbering and well-known port numbers
10.2.5 Example of multiple sessions between hosts
10.2.6 Comparison of MAC addresses, IP addresses, and port numbers
Module Summary

Module Quiz

 

Module 11: Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Module Overview
11.1 Access Control List Fundamentals
11.1.1 What are ACLs
11.1.2 How ACLs Work
11.1.3 Creating ACLs
11.1.4 The function of a wildcard mask
11.1.5 Verifying ACLs
11.2 Access Control Lists (ACLs)
11.2.1 Standard ACLs
11.2.2 Extended ACLs
11.2.3 Named ACLs
11.2.4 Placing ACLs
11.2.5 Firewalls
11.2.6 Restricting virtual terminal access
Module Summary

Module Quiz

 

Case Study: Routing  
Case Study Routing  
Close Window
All contents copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.