• Channel Partner / Reseller
• Customer
• Employee
• Network technicians who configure and support internetworks
• Individuals seeking CCNA certification
• Management and salespeople who need a working knowledge of modern networking.

• Be familiar with a windows based computer.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model.
• Using the host-to-host packet delivery process, describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues.
• Describes the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access.
• Describes the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP / IP.
• Describe the function of Wide Area Networks (WANs), the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT and RIP routing.
• Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and managing the routers startup and configuration .

Cisco have also introduced a new entry level certification, Cisco Certified Entry Technician (CCENT) which can be obtained by passing the ICND1 exam. Click on the corresponding link in the above Certification section to find out more.
 

This course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office Enterprise network, including configuring a switch, a router, and connecting to a WAN and implementing network security. A Student should be able to complete configuration and implementation of a small branch office network under supervision.

If you are new to networking, need a good understanding for management or sales responsibilities, or are starting along the path to achieve CCNA certification, this is the right course for you.

The course outline is as follows:

• Module 1 - Building a Simple Network
• Module 2 - Ethernet Local Area Networks
• Module 3 - Wireless Local Area Networks
• Module 4 - Exploring the Functions of Routing
• Module 5 - Wide Area Networks
• Module 6 - Network Environment Management