Fundamentals of Networking and Cisco Devices
This course is part of Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified.
This comprehensive course provides a solid foundation in networking concepts and Cisco device operations for aspiring network professionals. Starting with basic networking principles, it guides learners through the OSI and TCP/IP models, explaining how data travels across networks. The course covers essential skills for configuring Cisco devices, navigating the IOS operating system, and managing network configurations. Students will master IP addressing schemes, subnetting techniques including CIDR and VLSM, and gain practical experience troubleshooting network issues using Cisco's methodology. Through hands-on labs with Cisco Packet Tracer, learners simulate real-world networking scenarios, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical applications. The curriculum progresses through all OSI layers, from physical connections to application protocols, with special focus on network and transport layer operations. Whether preparing for CCNA certification or building technical skills, this course delivers the knowledge needed to understand, configure, and troubleshoot modern networks.
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What you'll learn
Master the OSI and TCP/IP networking models and their practical applications
Connect to and navigate Cisco IOS devices with confidence
Calculate and implement IP addressing schemes using subnetting techniques
Convert between decimal and binary for network calculations
Implement Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) for efficient network design
Troubleshoot network issues using Cisco's systematic methodology
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
8.5 Hours PreRecorded video
6 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to networking fundamentals and Cisco device operations, serving as an ideal foundation for those pursuing CCNA certification or a career in network administration. The curriculum follows a logical progression through all aspects of networking, beginning with the OSI and TCP/IP models that form the theoretical framework for understanding network communications. Students learn how to connect to and navigate Cisco devices using the IOS operating system, manage configurations, and implement basic security measures. The course dedicates significant attention to IP addressing schemes, teaching binary conversion, subnet calculations, and variable-length subnet masking (VLSM) through practical examples. Hands-on labs using Cisco Packet Tracer reinforce concepts by simulating real-world networking scenarios. The course also covers physical networking components, Ethernet standards, and troubleshooting methodologies, providing a holistic understanding of how data packets travel across networks. Throughout the modules, students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco-based networks.
Welcome
Module 1 · 29 Minutes to complete
How to Set Up the Lab
Module 2 · 8 Minutes to complete
Host to Host Communications
Module 3 · 29 Minutes to complete
The Cisco IOS Operating System
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
OSI Layer 3 - The Network Layer
Module 6 · 54 Minutes to complete
IP Address Classes
Module 7 · 39 Minutes to complete
Subnetting
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
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