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Index

A B C D E F G H I J-K-L M N O P Q R S T U V W-X-Y-Z

Symbols

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10BASE-T, 34-35

10GigE (Gigabit Ethernet), 34

100BASE-TX, 34-35

802.3 standards, 34

1000BASE-T, 34-35

2960 Catalyst switch configuration, 201-203

A

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access control lists. See ACLs

access layer switches, 2

access-list command, 228

accessing Cisco IOS

CLI EXEC sessions, 46

CLI navigation and editing shortcuts, 47-48

command history, 48

connecting to Cisco devices, 45-46

help, 46

IOS examination commands, 48

subconfiguration modes, 49

ACLs (access control lists)

defining, 221

design guidelines, 225-226

extended numbered ACLs, configuring, 230-231

identifying, 225

interface processing, 221-222

matching logic, 222-223

named ACLs, configuring, 231-233

standard numbered ACLs, configuring, 227-230

troubleshooting, 281

denied protocols, 283-284

host connectivity issues, 282-283

Telnet, 284-286

types of, 224

verifying, 234-235

AD (administrative distance), 126-127

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), 20

addresses. See IPv4 addressing; IPv6 addressing

addressing table for CCENT skills review, 296

administrative distance (AD), 126-127

any keyword, 229

anycast addresses, 106

Application layer (OSI), 18

application layer (TCP/IP), 19-21

applications

batch applications, 12

common network applications, 13

growth of, 13

increased network usage, 14

quality of service (QoS), 14

Video over IP, 15

Voice over IP (VoIP), 14-15

interactive applications, 12

real-time applications, 12

user interactions, 12

area keyword, 176

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol), 20

ARPANET, 18

assigned multicast addresses, 104

assigning VLANs to interfaces, 73-75

asymmetric switching, 44

attacks, mitigating, 250

authentication, 251-253

auto-cost reference-bandwidth command, 179, 188

automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX), 56

auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependent interface crossover), 56

AUX ports, 3

B

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B1 configuration requirements, 298-299

B2 configuration requirements, 298-299

backup designated routers (BDR), 173

bandwidth command, 179

banner command, 254

banner login command, 54

banner motd command, 54, 135

banners, 253-255

batch applications, 12

BDR (backup designated routers), 173

bidirectional, 55

bits to borrow, determining, 86

black hole VLANs, 65

broadcast addresses, 37, 87

broadcast domains, 43

buffering memory, 44

Building Your I.T. Career: A Complete Toolkit for a Dynamic Career in Any Economy (Moran), 309

C

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cables (UTP), 34-35

Catalyst 2960 switch configuration, 201-203

CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol)

disabling, 255

as troubleshooting tool, 291-292

certificates

adding to resumes, 309

certificate support website, 309

certification options, 310

receiving, 309

certified score reports, 307

choosing switches, 2

Cisco Borderless Network, 9-11

Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), disabling, 255

Cisco IOS, accessing

CLI EXEC sessions, 46

CLI navigation and editing shortcuts, 47-48

command history, 48

connecting to Cisco devices, 45-46

help, 46

IOS examination commands, 48

subconfiguration modes, 49

classes of addresses, 80-81

classful routing protocols, 122

classless routing protocols, 122-123

clear interface command, 140

clear ip nat translation command, 245

CLI (command-line interface), 41

EXEC sessions, 46

navigation and editing shortcuts, 47-48

clients

client-server interaction, 12

DHCPv4 client configuration, 211-212

collusion domains, 43

command history, 48

command-line interface. See CLI

commands. See specific commands

comments, adding to ACLs (access control lists), 233

common network applications, 13

configuration

B1 and B2 configuration requirements, 298-299

Catalyst 2960 switches, 201-203

configuration files, storing and erasing, 49-50

DHCPv4, 206

DHCPv4 clients, 211-212

DHCPv4 servers, 206-210

relaying DHCPv4 requests, 210-211

DHCPv6

stateful DHCPv6 servers, 217-218

stateless DHCPv6 servers, 216-217

dynamic NAT (Network Address Translation), 243-244

extended numbered ACLs, 230-231

HQ configuration requirements, 298

HQ-Sw configuration requirements, 297-298

IPv4 addressing

configuration requirements, 297

default routing, 158-161

static routing, 154-158

summary static routing, 161-162

IPv4 routers, 133-135

banner motd command, 135

command syntax, 134

copy run start command, 136

copy running-config startup-config command, 136

enable secret class command, 135

hostname command, 135

interface status codes, 137-138

service-password encryption command, 135

show interface command, 138-142

show ip interface brief command, 137

show ip route command, 136-137

show running-config command, 136

IPv6 addressing

default routing, 165

static routing, 162-164

summary static routing, 166-167

IPv6 routers

EUI-64 method, 146

full IPv6 address and link-local address configuration, 146-147

ipv6 unicast-routing command, 145-146

network connectivity, verifying, 148-151

show ipv6 interface command, 147-148

ISPs for CCENT skills review, 297

multilayer switches, 200-203

named ACLs, 231-233

NAT overloading, 244

native and management VLANs, 263

OSPFv2, 175-180

OSPFv3, 186-187

port security, 259-261

router on a stick, 197-200

SSH (Secure Shell), 56-57

standard numbered ACLs, 227

denying specific host, 228-229

denying specific subnet, 229

denying Telnet or SSH access to router, 229-230

permitting specific network, 228

static NAT (Network Address Translation), 242

switches

automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX), 56

basic switch configuration commands, 53-55

full-duplex communication, 55

half-duplex communication, 55

network connectivity, verifying, 58-61

port speed, 55

SSH (Secure Shell) access, 56-57

switch ports, verifying, 269

VLANs

default configuration, 72

trunking, 75-78

configuration files, storing and erasing, 49-50

configure terminal command, 49, 53

connectionless protocols, 26

connectivity, verifying, 58-61

console ports, 3

convergence with link-state protocols, 131

copper cable, 4-5

copy run start command, 136

copy running-config startup -config command, 54, 136

core layer switches, 2-3

crypto key generate rsa command, 57

crypto key zeroize rsa command, 57

CSMA/CD algorithm, 33

cut-through switching, 44

D

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DAD (Duplicate Address Detection), 105, 212

DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), 18

data encapsulation, 29

Data link layer (OSI), 19

data VLANs, 65

database description (DBD) packets, 170

DBD (database description) packets, 170

debug ip nat command, 246

default administrative distances, 127

default gateways, troubleshooting, 267-268

default-router command, 207

default routing

IPv4 configuration, 158-161

IPv6 configuration, 165

overview, 153-154

default VLANs

configuration, 72

explained, 65

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), 18

defining ACLs (access control lists), 221

denied protocols, troubleshooting, 283-284

deny statement, 231

denying

FTP from subnets, 231

hosts, 228-229, 232

SSH access, 229-230

subnets, 229

Telnet, 229-231

designated routers (DR), 173

designing ACLs (access control lists), 225-226

determining

how many bits to borrow (subnets), 86

subnet masks, 87

subnet multiplier, 87

device security

IOS security

banners, 253-255

passwords, 251-253

network security

attack mitigation, 250

best practices, 250

physical security, 249

types of vulnerabilities, 250

NTP (Network Time Protocol), 256-257

services, disabling

Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), 255

HTTP, 255

small services, 256

DHCPACK packets, 206

DHCPDISCOVER packets, 205, 210

DHCPNAK packets, 206

DHCPOFFER packets, 205

DHCPREQUEST packets, 206

DHCPv4, 13, 20, 205

configuration options, 206

DHCPv4 clients, 211-212

DHCPv4 servers, 206-210

relaying DHCPv4 requests, 210-211

IP addresses, obtaining, 205-206

testing, 269

troubleshooting, 268-269

DHCPv6, 113

ADVERTISE messages, 215

configuration options

stateful DHCPv6 servers, 217-218

stateless DHCPv6 servers, 216-217

INFORMATION-REQUEST messages, 215

operation, 214-215

REQUEST messages, 215

SLAAC, 212-214

SOLICIT messages, 215

stateful DHCPv6, 214

stateless DHCPv6, 214

Dijkstra Shortest Path First (SPF) algorithm, 130-131

disabled VLANs, troubleshooting, 274-275

disabling

services

Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), 255

HTTP, 255

small services, 256

VLANs, 274-275

distance vector routing protocols, 121-122

distribution layer switches, 2

DNS (Domain Name System), 13, 19

dns-server command, 207

documentation, 11-12

domain-name command, 207

Domain Name System (DNS), 13, 19

domains, 43

dot1q keyword, 198

double colon (::) in IPv6 routing, 165

DR (designated routers), 173

DROTHER routers, 173

DTP (Dynamic Trunking Protocol), 68

dual-stacking, 114

duplex auto command, 53

duplex mismatches, 289-290

Duplicate Address Detection (DAD), 105, 212

duplicate IP addresses, troubleshooting, 268

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. See DHCP

dynamic NAT (Network Address Translation), 240, 243-244

dynamic routing protocols, 119-120

dynamic routing metrics, 125-126

link-state routing protocols

convergence, 131

Dijkstra Shortest Path First (SPF) algorithm, 130-131

link-state database (LSDB), building, 129

routing loop prevention, 128-129

Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP), 68

E

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EGP (exterior gateway protocols), 121

eHWIC (enhanced high-speed WAN interface card) slots, 3

EIA (Electronics Industry Alliance), 35

EIGRP, 128

Electronics Industry Alliance (EIA), 35

enable password cisco command, 54

enable password command, 55, 251

enable secret class command, 54, 135

enable secret command, 251

enabling VLANs, 274-275

encapsulation command, 198

encapsulation process, 20-21

end command, 54

enhanced high-speed WAN interface card (eHWIC) slots, 3

erase nvram command, 50

erase startup-config command, 50

erasing configuration files, 49-50

error recovery, 24-25

Ethernet

addressing, 36-37

common Ethernet technologies, 34

CSMA/CD algorithm, 33

explained, 20, 31-32

framing, 37-38

legacy Ethernet technologies, 32-34

physical layer, 38-39

switches, 36

UTP cabling, 34-35

EUI-64, 112, 146

evolution to switching, 41-42

exams

certified score reports, 307

exam day requirements, 307

post-exam information

adding certificates to resumes, 309-310

certificate support website, 309

certification options, 310

failing exams, 310

receiving certificates, 309

skills review and practice, 295

addressing table, 296

answer scripts, 302-305

B1 and B2 configuration requirements, 298-299

HQ configuration requirements, 298

HQ-Sw configuration requirements, 297-298

IPv4 addressing configuration requirements, 297

ISP configuration, 297

skills challenge, 305

topology diagram, 295

verification, 299

VLANs and port assignments table, 296

Exec banner, 253

EXEC sessions, 46

exit command, 53-54

exit interface parameter (IPv4 static routing), 157-158

extended ACLs (access control lists), 224

extended numbered ACLs (access control lists), configuring, 230-231

Extended Unique Identifier (EUI), 112

exterior gateway protocols (EGP), 121

F

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failing exams, 310

Fast Ethernet, 34

FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface), 9

Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), 9

fiber-optic cable, 4-5

File Transfer Protocol (FTP), 13, 20

files (configuration files), storing and erasing, 49-50

flow control, 25

forwarding frames, 43-44

forwarding packets

explained, 117

path determination and switching function example, 118-119

fragment free switching, 44

frame forwarding, 43-44

Frame Relay, 20

framing, 37-38

FTP (File Transfer Protocol), 13, 20

denying, 231

FTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), 13

full-duplex communication, 55

G

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gateways, troubleshooting, 267-268

Gigabit Ethernet, 34

global unicast addresses, 98-101

Graziani, Rick, 95

growth of network applications, 13

increased network usage, 14

quality of service (QoS), 14

Video over IP, 15

Voice over IP (VoIP), 14-15

H

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half-duplex communication, 55

headers

IPv4 addressing, 79-80

link header, 29

TCP headers, 23

Hello packets, 170-172

help, Cisco IOS, 46

hierarchical network design, 10-11

hold-down timers, 128

hop count, 125

host keyword, 229

host ranges, listing, 87

hostname command, 53, 135

hosts

connectivity issues, troubleshooting, 282-283

denying, 228-229, 232

hot keys, 47-48

HQ configuration requirements, 298

HQ-Sw configuration requirements, 297-298

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), 13, 20

disabling, 255

I

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ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol), 20

icons, 8

identifying ACLs (access control lists), 225

IDs

interface IDs, 112

subnet IDs, 111-112

IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force), 95

IGP (interior gateway protocols), 121, 128

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol), 20

inside global addresses, 238

inside local addresses, 238

interactive applications, 12

interface fastethernet command, 53

interface g0/1.10 command, 198

interface IDs, 112

interface keyword, 244

interface range command, 55

interface status codes, 137-138

interface vlan 123 command, 53

interface vlan command, 200, 202

interfaces

assigning VLANs to, 73-75

shutting down, 264

troubleshooting, 288

common problems on “up” interfaces, 290

duplex and speed mismatches, 289-290

interface status codes, 288

interior gateway protocols (IGP), 121, 128

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), 20

Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), 95

Internet layer (TCP/IP), 19, 27

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP), 20

Internet Protocol (IP), 20

internetworks, 7

inter-VLAN routing, 269-270

legacy inter-VLAN routing, 195

multilayer switches, 197, 200-203

router on a stick, 196-200

upstream routing, 203

IOS security

banners, 253-255

passwords, 251-253

IP (Internet Protocol), 20

ip access-group command, 228, 232-233

ip access-list extended command, 233

ip access-list standard command, 232

ip address command, 53, 147

ip address dhcp command, 211

IP addresses

DHCPv4, 205-206

DHCPv6, 212-214

duplicate addresses, troubleshooting, 268

inter-VLAN routing and IP addressing, troubleshooting, 269-270

IPv4 address conflicts, 268-269

static IP addresses, testing connectivity with, 269

ip default-gateway command, 54

ip dhcp excluded-address command, 206

ip dhcp pool command, 206

ip domain-name command, 57

ip forward-protocol udp command, 211

ip helper-address address command, 210

ip http authentication enable command, 54

ip http server command, 54

ip ospf cost command, 180

ip route command, 154

ip routing command, 203

IP telephony traffic, 64

ipconfig command, 58-59

ipconfig/all command, 209

ipconfig/release command, 210

ipconfig/renew command, 210

IPv4 addressing, 79

classes of addresses, 80-81

compared to IPv6, 96

configuration requirements, 297

conflicts, 268-269

default route configuration, 158-161

header format, 79-80

network connectivity, verifying, 148-151

private and public IP addressing, 82-83

router configuration, 133-135

banner motd command, 135

command syntax, 134

copy running-config startup-config command, 136

copy run start command, 136

enable secret class command, 135

hostname command, 135

interface status codes, 137-138

service-password encryption command, 135

show interface command, 138-142

show ip interface brief command, 137

show ip route command, 136-137

show running-config command, 136

static route configuration, 154-156

exit-interface parameter, 157-158

next-hop parameter, 156-157

subnet masks, 81-82

subnetting steps, 85

determining how many bits to borrow, 86

determining new subnet mask, 87

determining subnet multiplier, 87

example 1, 88

example 2, 88

example 3, 89

listing subnets, host ranges, and broadcast addresses, 87

summarizing subnet addresses, 91-93

VLSM (variable-length subnet masking), 89-91

summary static route configuration, 161-162

IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses, 103-104

ipv6 address autoconfig command, 217

ipv6 address dhcp command, 217

IPv6 addressing

anycast addresses, 106

compared to IPv4, 96

EUI-64 configuration, 112

default route configuration, 165

explained, 95-96

global unicast addresses, 98-101

IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses, 103-104

link-local addresses, 101

loopback addresses, 102

migrating to, 114

multicast addresses

assigned multicast addresses, 104

solicited-node multicast addresses, 104-105

NAT for IPv6

private address space, 247

purpose of, 247-248

network connectivity, verifying, 148-151

prefixes, 110-111

router configuration

EUI-64 method, 146

full IPv6 address and link-local address configuration, 146-147

ipv6 unicast-routing command, 145-146

network connectivity, verifying, 148-151

show ipv6 interface command, 147-148

stateless address autoconfiguration, 113

static route configuration, 162-164

subnetting

interface ID, 112

subnet ID, 111-112

summary static route configuration, 166-167

unicast addresses, 98

unique local addresses (ULAs), 102-103

unspecified addresses, 102

writing conventions, 109-111

IPv6 Fundamentals (Graziani), 95

ipv6 nd managed-config-flag command, 214

ipv6 nd other-config-flag command, 214

ipv6 ospf area command, 186

ipv6 route command, 164

ipv6 router ospf command, 188

ipv6 unicast-routing command, 113, 145-146, 186, 216

isl keyword, 198

ISPs, configuration for CCENT skills review, 297

J-K-L

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keyboard shortcuts, 47-48

LAN device connection guidelines, 6

LANs (local area networks)

device connection guidelines, 6

explained, 7

Layer 1 issues, troubleshooting

CDP, 291-292

interface status and switch configuration, 288

CDP, 291-292

common problems on “up” interfaces, 290

duplex and speed mismatches, 289-290

interface status codes, 288

media issues, 287

Layer 2 switching, 44

Layer 3 switching, 44

lease command, 207

legacy Ethernet technologies, 32-34

legacy inter-VLAN routing, 195

line console command, 54

line vty command, 54

link header, 29

link-local addresses, 101

link-state acknowledgment (LSAck) packets, 170

link-state advertisements (LSA), 170-172

link-state database (LSDB), building, 129

link-state request (LSR) packets, 170

link-state routing process (OSPFv2), 174-175

link-state routing protocols, 122

convergence, 131

Dijkstra Shortest Path First (SPF) algorithm, 130-131

link-state database (LSDb), building, 129

link-state update (LSU) packets, 170-172

link trailer, 29

local area networks (LANs)

device connection guidelines, 6

explained, 7

logical topologies, 8-9

Login banner, 253

login command, 54, 251

login local command, 253

login local vty command, 57

loopback addresses, 102

LSA (link-state advertisements), 170-172

LSAck (link-state acknowledgment) packets, 170

LSDb (link-state database), building, 129

LSR (link-state request) packets, 170

LSU (link-state update) packets, 170-172

M

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management VLANs

configuring, 263

explained, 65

matching logic (ACLs), 222-223

mdix auto command, 54

media, 4-6

media issues, troubleshooting, 287

memory buffering, 44

message format (OSPFv2), 169

Message of the Day (MOTD), 253

metrics

dynamic routing metrics, 125-126

OSPFv2, 178-180

migrating to IPv6, 114

mitigating network attacks, 250

Moran, Matthew, 309

MOTD (Message of the Day), 253

multicast addresses, 37

assigned multicast addresses, 104

solicited-node multicast addresses, 104-105

multicast traffic, 64

multilayer switches, 197, 200-203

N

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named ACLs (access control lists), 224, 231-233

NAT (Network Address Translation), 237-238

benefits, 241

dynamic NAT, 240, 243-244

example, 239

limitations, 241

NAT for IPv6

overloading, 240-241, 244

private address space, 247

purpose of, 247-248

static NAT, 240-242

terminology, 239

topology, 238

troubleshooting, 246-247

verifying, 245

native keyword, 198

native VLANs

configuring, 263

explained, 65

NDP (Neighbor Discovery Protocol), 104, 213

Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP), 104, 213

neighbor establishment (OSPFv2), 170-172

Neighbor Solicitation (NS) message, 212

netbios-name-server command, 207

network access layer (TCP/IP), 19, 27-28

Network Address Translation. See NAT

network applications

batch applications, 12

common network applications, 13

growth of, 13

increased network usage, 14

quality of service (QoS), 14

Video over IP, 15

Voice over IP (VoIP), 14-15

interactive applications, 12

real-time applications, 12

user interactions, 12

network command, 176, 186, 207

network connectivity, verifying, 58-61, 148-151

network documentation, 11-12

Network layer (OSI), 19

network management traffic, 64

network media, 4-6

network security

attack mitigation, 250

best practices, 250

physical security, 249

types of vulnerabilities, 250

Network Time Protocol (NTP), 256-257

networking icons, 8

networking models

OSI model

encapsulation process, 20-21

explained, 17-18

layers, 18-19

PDUs (protocol data units), 20-21

TCP/IP model

application layer, 19-21

connection establishment and termination, 25

data encapsulation summary, 29

error recovery, 24-25

explained, 17-18

flow control, 25

Internet layer, 19, 27

layer functions, 19

network access layer, 19, 27-28

port numbers, 23-24

protocols, 19-20

transport layer, 19, 22-23

User Datagram Protocol (UDP), 26

next-hop parameter (IPv4 static routing), 156-157

no passive-interface command, 178

no service dhcp command, 208

no shutdown command, 53, 198, 200, 202, 264

normal data traffic, 64

NS (Neighbor Solicitation) message, 212

NTP (Network Time Protocol), 256-257

ntp server command, 257

numbered ACLs (access control lists), 224

numbers of ports, 23-24

O

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Open Shortest Path First. See OSPFv2; OSPFv3

operational states (trunks), 278-279

organizationally unique identifier (OUI), 36

OSI model

encapsulation process, 20-21

explained, 17-18

layers, 18-19

PDUs (protocol data units), 20-21

physical layer, 38-39

OSPFv2, 128, 169

algorithm, 173

configuration, 175-180

designated routers, 173

link-state advertisements, 172

link-state routing process, 174-175

message format, 169

metric modifications, 178-180

neighbor establishment, 170-172

OSPFv3 versus

differences, 186

similarities, 185

packet types, 170

verification, 180-184

OSPFv3

configuration, 186-187

OSPFv2 versus

differences, 186

similarities, 185

router ID, 188-189

verification, 189-192

OUI (organizationally unique identifier), 36

outside global addresses, 238

outside local addresses, 238

overload keyword, 244

overloading NAT (Network Address Translation), 240-241, 244

P

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packet forwarding

explained, 117

path determination and switching function example, 118-119

packet types (OSPFv2), 170

passive-interface command, 177-178, 188

passive-interface default command, 178

password cisco command, 54

passwords, 251-253

PAT (Port Address Translation), 240-241, 244

PDUs (protocol data units), 20-21

peer-to-peer interaction, 12

permit statement, 231

physical layer, 4, 38-39

LAN device connection guidelines, 6

network media, 4-6

Physical layer (OSI), 19

physical network security, 249

physical topologies, 8-9

ping command, 58-60, 148-149, 269

POP (Post Office Protocol), 13, 20

Port Address Translation (PAT), 240-241, 244

port-based memory, 44

ports

AUX ports, 3

console ports, 3

port assignments for CCENT skills review, 296

port-based memory, 44

port numbers, 23-24

port speed, 55

restoring after security violations, 261-262

security, 259-261

verifying configuration, 269

positive acknowledgment, 24

post-exam information

adding certificates to resumes, 309-310

certificate support website, 309

certification options, 310

failing exams, 310

receiving certificates, 309

Post Office Protocol (POP), 13, 20

prefixes (IPv6), 110-111

Presentation layer (OSI), 18

private IP addressing, 82-83

Privileged EXEC mode, 46

processing ACLs (access control lists), 221-222

protocol data units (PDUs), 20-21

protocols. See specific protocols

public IP addressing, 82-83

Q

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QoS (quality of service), 14

quad-zero route, 158

quality of service (QoS), 14

R

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RA (Router Advertisement) message, 212

range command, 73

real-time applications, 12

receiving certificates, 309

reference bandwidth, 178

relaying DHCPv4 requests, 210-211

reliability, 24-25

remark keyword, 228, 233

restoring ports after security violations, 261-262

resumes, adding certificates to, 309-310

RIP (Routing Information Protocol), 126, 128, 169

route poisoning, 129

Router Advertisement (RA) message, 212

router ID

in OSPFv2, 177

in OSPFv3, 188-189

router-id command, 177, 188

router on a stick, 196-200

router ospf command, 176

Router Solicitation (RS) message, 212

routers, 3. See also routing

IPv4 router configuration, 133-135

banner motd command, 135

command syntax, 134

copy run start command, 136

copy running-config startup-config command, 136

enable secret class command, 135

hostname command, 135

interface status codes, 137-138

service-password encryption command, 135

show interface command, 138-142

show ip interface brief command, 137

show ip route command, 136-137

show running-config command, 136

IPv6 router configuration

EUI-64 method, 146

full IPv6 address and link-local address configuration, 146-147

ipv6 unicast-routing command, 145-146

network connectivity, verifying, 148-151

show ipv6 interface command, 147-148

routing. See also routers

classful routing protocols, 122

classless routing protocols, 122-123

distance vector routing protocols, 121-122

dynamic routing protocols

AD (administrative distance), 126-127

dynamic routing metrics, 125-126

routing loop prevention, 128-129

dynamic versus static routing, 119-120

EGP (exterior gateway protocols), 121

IGP (interior gateway protocols), 121, 128

link-state routing protocols, 122, 129

convergence, 131

Dijkstra Shortest Path First (SPF) algorithm, 130-131

link-state database (LSDb), building, 129

methods, 119-120

packet forwarding

explained, 117

path determination and switching function example, 118-119

Routing Information Protocol (RIP), 126, 169

RS (Router Solicitation) message, 212

Running-config file, 50

S

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scavenger class, 64

score reports (exams), 307

sdm prefer lanbase-routing command, 202

Secure Shell. See SSH

security

network security

attack mitigation, 250

best practices, 250

physical security, 249

types of vulnerabilities, 250

port security

configuring, 259-261

restoring after security violations, 261-262

Server Message Block (SMB), 13

servers

DHCPv4 server configuration, 206-210

stateful DHCPv6 server configuration, 217-218

stateless DHCPv6 server configuration, 216-217

service password-encryption command, 54, 135, 252

services, disabling

Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), 255

HTTP, 255

small services, 256

Session layer (OSI), 18

shared memory, 44

shortcuts, 47-48

Shortest Path First (SPF) algorithm, 130-131, 173

show access-lists command, 234

show cdp interface command, 292

show commands, 48

show cpd commands, 291-292

show history command, 48

show interface command, 138-142, 287, 289

show interface status command, 274, 287, 289

show interfaces command, 274

show interfaces switchport command, 274, 279

show interfaces trunk command, 277-278

show ip dhcp conflict command, 269

show ip interface brief command, 137, 180, 199

show ip interface command, 234

show ip nat statistics command, 245

show ip nat translations command, 245-246

show ip ospf command, 177, 182, 189

show ip ospf database command, 189

show ip ospf interface brief command, 183, 189

show ip ospf interface command, 189

show ip ospf interfaces command, 177

show ip ospf neighbor command, 181, 189

show ip protocols command, 126, 177, 180, 189

show ip route command, 125, 136-137, 180, 199

show ip route ospf command, 189

show ip ssh command, 57

show ipv6 interface command, 147-148, 217

show ipv6 ospf command, 189

show ipv6 ospf database command, 189

show ipv6 ospf interface brief command, 189

show ipv6 ospf interface command, 189

show ipv6 ospf neighbor command, 189

show ipv6 protocols command, 189

show ipv6 route command, 164

show ipv6 route ospf command, 189

show mac address-table command, 274

show ntp status command, 257

show port-security command, 260

show running-config command, 136, 235, 270

show vlan brief command, 72-74, 274

show vlan command, 274

show vlan id command, 274

show vlans command, 199

shutdown command, 202, 264

shutting down unused interfaces, 264

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), 13, 20

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), 20

skills review and practice, 295

addressing table, 296

answer scripts, 302-305

B1 and B2 configuration requirements, 298-299

HQ configuration requirements, 298

HQ-Sw configuration requirements, 297-298

IPv4 addressing configuration requirements, 297

ISP configuration, 297

skills challenge, 305

topology diagram, 295

verification, 299

VLANs and port assignments table, 296

SLAAC (Stateless Address Autoconfiguration), 113, 212-214

small services, disabling, 256

SMB (Server Message Block), 13

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), 13, 20

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), 20

solicited-node multicast addresses, 104-105

speed

port speed, 55

speed mismatches, 289-290

speed auto command, 53

SPF (Shortest Path First) algorithm, 130-131, 173

split horizon, 128

SSH (Secure Shell), 251-253

access, denying, 229-230

configuring, 56-57

remote access, 150-151

standard ACLs (access control lists), 224

standard numbered ACLs (access control lists), configuring, 227

denying specific host, 228-229

denying specific subnet, 229

denying Telnet or SSH access to router, 229-230

permitting specific network, 228

Startup-config file, 50

stateful DHCPv6, 214, 217-218

stateless address autoconfiguration, 113

Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC), 113, 212-214

stateless DHCPv6, 214-217

states

stateful DHCPv6, 214, 217-218

stateless address autoconfiguration, 113

Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC), 113, 212-214

stateless DHCPv6, 214-217

trunking operational states, 278-279

static IP addresses, testing connectivity with, 269

static NAT (Network Address Translation), 240-242

static routing, 119-120

IPv4 configuration, 154-156

exit-interface parameter, 157-158

next-hop parameter, 156-157

IPv6 configuration, 162-164

overview, 153-154

store-and-forward switching, 44

storing configuration files, 49-50

stub networks, 153

subconfiguration modes, 49

subnet IDs, 111-112

subnet masks

binary values, 82

determining, 87

purpose of, 81-82

subnet multiplier, determining, 87

subnets

denying, 229

IPv4 subnetting steps, 85

determining how many bits to borrow, 86

determining new subnet mask, 87

determining subnet multiplier, 87

example 1, 88

example 2, 88

example 3, 89

listing subnets, host ranges, and broadcast addresses, 87

summarizing subnet addresses, 91-93

VLSM (variable-length subnet masking), 89-91

IPv6 subnetting

interface ID, 112

subnet ID, 111-112

subnet IDs, 111-112

subnet masks

binary values, 82

determining, 87

purpose of, 81-82

subnet multiplier, determining, 87

summarizing subnet addresses, 91-93

summary static routing

IPv4 configuration, 161-162

IPv6 configuration, 166-167

SVIs (switch virtual interfaces), creating additional, 200-201

switch virtual interfaces (SVIs), creating additional, 200-201

switches

access layer switches, 2

benefits of, 36

broadcast domains, 43

choosing, 2

Cisco IOS, accessing

CLI EXEC sessions, 46

CLI navigation and editing shortcuts, 47-48

command history, 48

connecting to Cisco devices, 45-46

help, 46

IOS examination commands, 48

subconfiguration modes, 49

collusion domains, 43

configuring

automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX), 56

basic switch configuration commands, 53-55

configuration commands, 53-55

full-duplex communication, 55

half-duplex communication, 55

network connectivity, verifying, 58-61

port speed, 55

SSH (Secure Shell) access, 56-57

core layer switches, 2-3

distribution layer switches, 2

evolution to switching, 41-42

frame forwarding, 43-44

port configuration, verifying, 269

security

native and management VLANs, configuring, 263

port security, configuring, 259-261

ports, restoring after security violations, 261-262

unused interfaces, shutting down, 264

subconfiguration files, storing and erasing, 49-50

SVIs (switch virtual interfaces), creating additional, 200-201

switching logic, 42-43

troubleshooting

common problems on “up” interfaces, 290

duplex and speed mismatches, 289-290

interface status codes, 288

switching logic, 42-43

switchport access vlan 123 command, 53

switchport access vlan command, 264, 274

switchport mode access command, 53, 259, 264

switchport mode dynamic auto command, 279

switchport mode dynamic desirable command, 68

switchport mode trunk command, 68

switchport mode trunk dynamic auto command, 68

switchport nonegotiate command, 68

switchport port-security command, 259

switchport port-security mac-address command, 259

switchport port-security mac-address sticky command, 259

switchport port-security maximum command, 259

switchport port-security violation command, 260

switchport trunk native vlan command, 264

symmetric switching, 44

T

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TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), 20

TCP headers, 23

TCP/IP model

application layer, 19-21

data encapsulation summary, 29

explained, 17-18

Internet layer, 19, 27

layer functions, 19

network access layer, 19, 27-28

protocols, 19-20

transport layer, 19

connection establishment and termination, 25

error recovery, 24-25

features, 22

flow control, 25

port numbers, 23-24

TCP headers, 23

User Datagram Protocol (UDP), 26

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), 35

Telnet, 19

denying, 229-231

troubleshooting, 284-286

terminal history command, 48

terminal history size 50 command, 48

terminal no history command, 48

terminal no history size command, 48

testing DHCPv4 operation, 269

TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association), 35

Time to Live (TTL) field, 129

timers, 251-253

Token Ring, 9

topologies, 8-9

topology diagram for CCENT skills review, 295

traceroute command, 149-150

tracert command, 60-61

traffic types, 64

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), 20

transport input ssh command, 251

transport input ssh vty command, 57

transport layer

OSI, 19

TCP/IP, 19

connection establishment and termination, 25

error recovery, 24-25

features, 22

flow control, 25

port numbers, 23-24

TCP headers, 23

User Datagram Protocol (UDP), 26

triggered updates, 129

troubleshooting

ACLs, 281

denied protocols, 283-284

host connectivity issues, 282-283

Telnet, 284-286

default gateways, 267-268

DHCP, 268-269

duplicate IP addresses, 268

inter-VLAN routing and IP addressing, 269-270

Layer 1 issues

CDP, 291-292

common problems on “up” interfaces, 290

duplex and speed mismatches, 289-290

interface status and switch configuration, 288

media issues, 287

methodology, 267

NAT (Network Address Translation), 246-247

trunking

operational states, 278-279

show interfaces trunk command, 277-278

VLANs, 273

disabled VLANs, 274-275

troubleshooting commands, 274

trunking

configuring, 75-78

DTP (Dynamic Trunking Protocol), 68

explained, 66-67

troubleshooting

operational states, 278-279

show interfaces trunk command, 278

verifying, 75-78

TTL (Time to Live) field, 129

tunneling, 114

U

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UDP (User Datagram Protocol), 20, 26

ULAs (unique local addresses), 102-103

unicast addresses, 98

unique local addresses (ULAs), 102-103

unspecified addresses, 102

unused interfaces, shutting down, 264

upstream routing, 203

User Datagram Protocol (UDP), 20, 26

User EXEC mode, 46

username password command, 57

UTP cabling, 34-35

V

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variable-length subnet masking (VLSM), 89-91

verification, 299

ACLs (access control lists), 234-235

multilayer switches, 200-203

NAT (Network Address Translation), 245

network connectivity, 58-61, 148-151

OSPFv2, 180-184

OSPFv3, 189-192

router on a stick, 197-200

switch port configuration, 269

VLAN assignments, 74-75

VLAN creation, 73

VLAN trunking, 75-78

Video over IP, 15

virtual local area networks. See VLANs

VLANs (virtual local area networks)

assigning to interfaces, 73-75

benefits of, 63-64

black hole VLANs, 65

for CCENT skills review, 296

configuration and verification commands, 72-75

creating, 72-73

data VLANs, 65

default configuration, 72

default VLANs, 65

enabling/disabling on switch, 274-275

inter-VLAN routing. See inter-VLAN routing

management VLANs, 65, 263

native VLANs, 65, 263

reasons for using, 63

traffic types, 64

troubleshooting, 273

disabled VLANs, 274-275

troubleshooting commands, 274

trunking

configuring, 75-78

DTP (Dynamic Trunking Protocol), 68

explained, 66-67

troubleshooting, 277-279

verifying, 75-78

verifying assignments, 74-75

verifying creation of, 73

voice VLANs, 65-66

VLSM (variable-length subnet masking), 89-91

Voice over IP (VoIP), 14-15

voice VLANs, 65-66

VoIP (Voice over IP), 14-15

vulnerabilities (security), types of, 250

W-X-Y-Z

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WANs (wide area networks), 7

wide area networks (WANs), 7

wildcard mask, 176

windowing, 25

wireless media, 4-5

write erase command, 50

Day 31: Network Devices, Components, and Applications

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Points

Devices

Switches

Routers

 The Purpose and Differences Between Switches and Routers

Physical Layer

Network Media Forms and Standards

LAN Device Connection Guidelines

 The Three Basic Media Types: Copper, Fiber, Wireless

LANs and WANs

Networking Icons

Physical and Logical Topologies

Image Exercise: Determine the Device Type

Cisco Borderless Network

Hierarchy in a Borderless Network

Network Documentation

Classification of Network Applications

User Application Interaction

Common Network Applications

 Common Network Applications

Growth of Network-Based Applications

Quality of Service

Increased Network Usage

The Impact of Voice and Video on the Network

Study Resources

Image Quiz

Day 30: Networking Models and Data Flow

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Points

The OSI and TCP/IP Models

OSI Layers

TCP/IP Layers and Protocols

Image Exercises: Order the Layers of the OSI and TCP-IP Models

Protocol Data Units and Encapsulation

 The OSI and TCP/IP Models

The TCP/IP Application Layer

The TCP/IP Transport Layer

TCP Header

Port Numbers

Error Recovery

Flow Control

Connection Establishment and Termination

UDP

The TCP/IP Internet Layer

The TCP/IP Network Access Layer

Data Encapsulation Summary

 The Data Encapsulation/Decapsulation Process

Study Resources

Image Quiz

Day 29: Ethernet and Media Access Control

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Ethernet Overview

 The Purpose of the LLC and MAC Data Link Sublayers

Legacy Ethernet Technologies

CSMA/CD

Legacy Ethernet Summary

Current Ethernet Technologies

UTP Cabling

 How CSMA/CD Work and How Switches Segment Collision Domains

Benefits of Using Switches

Ethernet Addressing

Ethernet Framing

 The Structure of a MAC Address and the Ethernet Frame Formats

Image Exercise: Order the Fields in a Frame

The Role of the Physical Layer

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 28: Switching Concepts and Operation

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Evolution to Switching

Switching Logic

 The Actions a Switch Performs to Forward a Frame

Collision and Broadcast Domains

Frame Forwarding

Switch Forwarding Methods

 The Switch Forwarding Methods

Image Exercise: Identify Frame Forwarding Method

Symmetric and Asymmetric Switching

Memory Buffering

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching

Accessing and Navigating the Cisco IOS

Connecting to Cisco Devices

CLI EXEC Sessions

Using the Help Facility

CLI Navigation and Editing Shortcuts

Command History

IOS Examination Commands

Subconfiguration Modes

Storing and Erasing Configuration Files

 Connecting to a Switch and Navigating the IOS

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 27: Basic Switch Configuration

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Basic Switch Configuration Commands

 Basic Switch Configuration Part 1

Half-Duplex, Full-Duplex, and Port Speed

Automatic Medium-Dependent Interface Crossover (auto-MDIX)

Configuring SSH Access

 Basic Switch Configuration Part 2

Image Exercise: Order the Steps to Configure SSH

Verifying Network Connectivity

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 26: VLAN Concepts

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Points

VLAN Concepts

Traffic Types

Types of VLANs

 The Purpose and Types of VLANs

Image Exercise: Identify the Type of VLAN

Voice VLAN Example

Trunking VLANs

 Trunking and the 802.1Q Frame

Dynamic Trunking Protocol

 The Four DTP Modes

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 25: VLAN and Trunking Configuration

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Points

Sample Topology

VLAN Configuration and Verification Commands

Configuring and Verifying Trunking

 VLAN and Trunking Configuration

Image Exercise: Identify VLAN and Trunking Component

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 24: The IPv4 Address

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

IPv4 Addressing

Header Format

 The Fields of the IPv4 Header

Classes of Addresses

Purpose of the Subnet Mask

 IPv4 Class Addressing and the Default Subnet Masks

Private and Public IP Addressing

 Distinguishing Between Private and Public Address

Image Exercise: Identify Private and Public Addresses

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 23: IPv4 Subnetting and VLSM

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Subnetting in Four Steps

Determine How Many Bits to Borrow

Determine the New Subnet Mask

Determine the Subnet Multiplier

List the Subnets, Host Ranges, and Broadcast Addresses

 The "Subnetting in Four Steps" Process

Subnetting Example 1

Subnetting Example 2

Subnetting Example 3

Image Exercise: Configure PC Addressing for the Correct Subnet

VLSM

 VLSM

Summarizing Subnet Addresses

 Summarizing Addresses

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 22: IPv6 Addressing Concepts

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Overview and Benefits of IPv6

The IPv6 Protocol

 IPv6 Addressing Structure and Representation

IPv6 Address Types

Unicast

Multicast

Anycast

 The Three Main Types: Unicast, Multicast, Anycast

Image Exercise: Identify the Type of IPv6 Address

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 21: Implementing IPv6 Addressing

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Representing the IPv6 Address

Conventions for Writing IPv6 Addresses

Conventions for Writing IPv6 Prefixes

Image Exercise: Compress IPv6 Address Representations

IPv6 Subnetting

 Brief IPv6 Subnetting Demonstration

Subnetting the Subnet ID

Subnetting into the Interface ID

EUI-64 Concept

Stateless Address Autoconfiguration

 EUI-64 and the Two Dynamic Configuration Methods

Migration to IPv6

 The Two Main Migration Strategies

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 20: Basic Routing Concepts

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Packet Forwarding

Path Determination and Switching Function Example

 Packet Forwarding Scenario

Routing Methods

 The Three Ways a Router Learns a Route

Image Exercise: Compare Dynamic and Static Routing

Classifying Dynamic Routing Protocols

IGP and EGP

Distance Vector Routing Protocols

Link-State Routing Protocols

Classful Routing Protocols

Classless Routing Protocols

 The Various Ways to Classify Routing Protocols

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 19: Dynamic Routing Protocols

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Dynamic Routing Metrics

Administrative Distance

 The Difference Between a Routing Metric and Administrative Distance

IGP Comparison Summary

Image Exercise: Compare Dynamic Routing Protocol Features

Routing Loop Prevention

Link-State Routing Protocol Features

Building the LSDB

Calculating the Dijkstra Algorithm

Convergence with Link-State Protocols

 The Differences Between RIPv2, OSPF, and EIGRP

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 18: Basic Router Configuration: IPv4

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topic

Basic Router Configuration with IPv4

 Basic Router Configuration: IPv4

Image Exercise: Order the Steps for IPv4 Router Configuration

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 17: Basic Router Configuration: IPv6

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topic

Basic Router Configuration with IPv6

 Basic Router Configuration: IPv6

Image Exercise: Order the Steps for IPv6 Router Configuration

Verifying IPv4 and IPv6 Network Connectivity

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 16: Static and Default Route Configuration

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Static and Default Routing Overview

IPv4 Static Route Configuration

IPv4 Static Routes Using the “Next-Hop” Parameter

IPv4 Static Routes Using the Exit Interface Parameter

IPv4 Default Route Configuration

IPv4 Summary Static Route Configuration

 IPv4 Static, Default, and Summary Route Configuration

Image Exercise: Configure an IPv4 Summary Static Route

IPv6 Static Routing

IPv6 Static Route Configuration

IPv6 Default Route Configuration

IPv6 Summary Static Route Configuration

 IPv6 Static, Default, and Summary Route Configuration

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 15: Single-Area OSPFv2

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

OSPF Operation

OSPF Message Format

OSPF Packet Types

Image Exercise: Identify the OSPF Packet Type

Neighbor Establishment

Link-State Advertisements

OSPF DR and BDR

OSPF Algorithm

Link-State Routing Process

 OSPF Operation

Single-Area OSPFv2 Configuration

The router ospf Command

The network Command

Router ID

Passive Interfaces

Modifying the OSPF Metric

Verifying OSPFv2

 Basic OSPFv2 Configuration Scenario

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 14: Single-Area OSPFv3

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

OSPFv2 Versus OSPFv3

Similarities Between OSPFv2 and OSPFv3

Differences Between OSPFv2 and OSPFv3

 Comparing OSPFv2 and OSPFv3

Image Exercise: Compare OSPFv2 and OSPFv3

Single-Area OSPFv3 Configuration

The Router ID in OSPFv3

 Basic OSPFv3 Configuration Scenario

Verifying OSPFv3

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 13: Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Inter-VLAN Routing Concepts

Legacy Inter-VLAN Routing

Router on a Stick

Multilayer Switch

Router on a Stick Configuration and Verification

Image Exercise: Order the Commands to Configure Inter-VLAN Routing

Multilayer Switch Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration and Verification

Creating Additional SVIs

 The Differences Between Router-on-a-Stick and Multilayer Switch Inter-VLAN Routing

Configuring a 2960 to Route Between VLANs

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 12: DHCP Configuration

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

DHCPv4

 DHCPv4 Addressing Configuration

Image Exercise: Order the Steps in the DHCPv4 Operation

DHCPv4 Configuration Options

Configuring a Router as a DHCPv4 Server

 Configuring a Router as a DHCP Server

Configuring a Router to Relay DHCPv4 Requests

Configuring a Router as a DHCPv4 Client

DHCPv6

SLAAC

Stateless DHCPv6

Stateful DHCPv6

Stateless and Stateful DHCPv6 Operation

DHCPv6 Configuration Options

Configuring a Router as a Stateless DHCPv6 Server

Configuring a Router as a Stateful DHCPv6 Server

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 11: ACL Concepts

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

ACL Operation

Defining an ACL

Processing Interface ACLs

 Basic ACL Operation

List Logic with IP ACLs

Planning to Use ACLs

Types of ACLs

ACL Identification

 Types of ACLs

ACL Design Guidelines

 ACL Design Guidelines

Image Exercise: Compare Standard Extended and Named ACLs

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 10: Basic ACL Configuration

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Configuring Standard Numbered ACLs

Standard Numbered ACL: Permit Specific Network

 How To Configure and Verify a Standard ACL

Standard Numbered ACL: Deny a Specific Host

Standard Numbered ACL: Deny a Specific Subnet

Standard Numbered ACL: Deny Telnet or SSH Access to the Router

 How To Configure and Verify an Extended ACL

Image Exercise: Evaluate an Extended ACL

Configuring Extended Numbered ACLs

Extended Numbered ACL: Deny FTP from Subnets

Extended Numbered ACL: Deny Only Telnet from Subnet

Configuring Named ACLs

Standard Named ACL Steps and Syntax

Standard Named ACL: Deny a Single Host from a Given Subnet

Extended Named ACL Steps and Syntax

Adding Comments to Named or Numbered ACLs

Verifying ACLs

 How To Configure and Verify a Named ACL

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 9: NAT

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

NAT Concepts

 Distinguishing Between the Four Basic NAT Addresses

A NAT Example

Image Exercise: Identify NAT Address Types

Dynamic and Static NAT

NAT Overload

NAT Benefits

NAT Limitations

Configuring Static NAT

 Static NAT configuration

Configuring Dynamic NAT

Configuring NAT Overload

Verifying NAT

 Dynamic NAT Configuration using PAT

Troubleshooting NAT

NAT for IPv6

IPv6 Private Address Space

Purpose of NAT for IPv6

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 8: Basic Device Security

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Network Security Overview

Physical Security

Types of Security Vulnerabilities

Mitigating Network Attacks

Security Best Practices

 Basic Network Security Part 1

Image Exercise: Identify the Security Attack Type

Securing the IOS

Passwords, Authentication, Timers, and SSH

Banners

Disable Services

HTTP Service

CDP

Small Services

 Basic Network Security Part 2

Network Time Protocol

 Basic Network Security Part 3

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 7: Switch Security Configuration

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Configuring Port Security

Restoring a Port After a Violation

Image Exercise: Determine Port Security Action

Changing the Native and Management VLANs

Shutting Down and Securing Unused Interfaces

 Switch Security Configuration

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 6: Troubleshoot IP Addressing Issues

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Troubleshooting Methodology

Default Gateway

Duplicate IP Addresses

DHCP Issues

Resolve IPv4 Address Conflicts

Test Connectivity Using a Static IP Address

Verify Switch Port Configuration

Test DHCPv4 Operation on the Same Subnet or VLAN

Inter-VLAN Routing and IP Addressing Issues

 Troubleshoot IP Addressing Issues

Image Exercise: Troubleshoot IP Addressing Issues

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 5: Troubleshoot VLAN Issues

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

VLAN Troubleshooting

Disabled VLANs

 Troubleshoot VLAN Issues

Image Exercise: Identify the Layer2 Issue

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 4: Troubleshoot Trunking Issues

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Trunking Troubleshooting Overview

Check Both Ends of a Trunk

Check Trunking Operational States

 Troubleshoot Trunking Issues

Image Exercise: Determine the Link Mode After Trunk Negotiations

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 3: Troubleshoot ACL Issues

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Troubleshooting ACLs

Problem 1: Host Has No Connectivity

Problem 2: Denied Protocols

Problem 3: Telnet Is Allowed #1

Problem 4: Telnet Is Allowed #2

Problem 5: Telnet Is Allowed #3

 Troubleshoot ACL Issues

Image Exercise: Order the ACL Processing Steps

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 2: Troubleshoot Layer 1 Issues

CCENT 100-101 ICND1 Exam Topics

Key Topics

Media Issues

 Troubleshoot Layer 1 Issues Media Issues

Image Exercise: Identify the Layer1 Issue

Interface Status and the Switch Configuration

Interface Status Codes

Duplex and Speed Mismatches

Common Layer 1 Problems On “Up” Interfaces

 Troubleshoot Layer 1 Issues Status Messages

CDP as a Troubleshooting Tool

Study Resources

Image Quiz

   Day 1: CCENT Skills Review and Practice

Key Topics

Introduction

Topology Diagram

Addressing Table

VLANs and Port Assignments Table

ISP Configuration

 CCENT Skills Review and Practice

Implementation

IPv4 Addressing Configuration Requirements

HQ-Sw Configuration Requirements

HQ Configuration Requirements

B1 and B2 Configuration Requirements

Staff

Verification

Answer Scripts

Image Exercise: CCENT Troubleshooting Scenario

CCENT Skills Challenge

Image Quiz

   Exam Day

What You Need for the Exam

What You Should Receive After Completion

Summary

   Post-Exam Information

Receiving Your Certificate

Determining Career Options

Examining Certification Options

If You Failed the Exam

Summary