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CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1 Study Reference

Introduction

  • Overview of CCNA 200-301
  • Study Plan Guidelines

Part I: Introduction to Networking

CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1 - Study Reference

Part I: Introduction to Networking

Chapter 1: Introduction to TCP/IP Networking

  • "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
  • Foundation Topics
    • Perspectives on Networking
    • TCP/IP Networking Model
      • History Leading to TCP/IP
      • Overview of the TCP/IP Networking Model
    • TCP/IP Application Layer
      • HTTP Overview
      • HTTP Protocol Mechanisms
    • TCP/IP Transport Layer
      • TCP Error Recovery Basics
      • Same-Layer and Adjacent-Layer Interactions
    • TCP/IP Network Layer
      • Internet Protocol and the Postal Service
      • Internet Protocol Addressing Basics
      • IP Routing Basics
    • TCP/IP Data-Link and Physical Layers
      • Data Encapsulation Terminology
      • Names of TCP/IP Messages
    • OSI Networking Model and Terminology
      • Comparing OSI and TCP/IP Layer Names and Numbers
      • OSI Data Encapsulation Terminology
  • Chapter Review

Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Ethernet LANs

  • "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
  • Foundation Topics
    • An Overview of LANs
      • Typical SOHO LANs
      • Typical Enterprise LANs
    • The Variety of Ethernet Physical Layer Standards
    • Consistent Behavior over All Links Using the Ethernet Data-Link Layer
    • Building Physical Ethernet LANs with UTP
      • Transmitting Data Using Twisted Pairs
      • Breaking Down a UTP Ethernet Link
      • UTP Cabling Pinouts for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T
      • Straight-Through Cable Pinout
      • Choosing the Right Cable Pinouts
      • UTP Cabling Pinouts for 1000BASE-T
    • Building Physical Ethernet LANs with Fiber
      • Fiber Cabling Transmission Concepts
      • Using Fiber with Ethernet
    • Sending Data in Ethernet Networks
      • Ethernet Data-Link Protocols
      • Ethernet Addressing
      • Identifying Network Layer Protocols with the Ethernet Type Field
      • Error Detection with FCS
    • Sending Ethernet Frames with Switches and Hubs
      • Sending in Modern Ethernet LANs Using Full Duplex
      • Using Half Duplex with LAN Hubs
  • Chapter Review

Chapter 3: Fundamentals of WANs and IP Routing

  • Part I Review

Part II: Implementing Ethernet LANs

Chapter 4: Using the Command-Line Interface

Chapter 5: Analyzing Ethernet LAN Switching

Chapter 6: Configuring Basic Switch Management

Chapter 7: Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces

  • Part II Review

Part III: Implementing VLANs and STP

Chapter 8: Implementing Ethernet Virtual LANs

Chapter 9: Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts

Chapter 10: RSTP and EtherChannel Configuration

  • Part III Review

Part IV: IPv4 Addressing

Chapter 11: Perspectives on IPv4 Subnetting

Chapter 12: Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks

Chapter 13: Analyzing Subnet Masks

Chapter 14: Analyzing Existing Subnets

  • Part IV Review

Part V: IPv4 Routing

Chapter 15: Operating Cisco Routers

Chapter 16: Configuring IPv4 Addresses and Static Routes

Chapter 17: IP Routing in the LAN

Chapter 18: Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing

  • Part V Review

Part VI: OSPF

Chapter 19: Understanding OSPF Concepts

Chapter 20: Implementing OSPF

Chapter 21: OSPF Network Types and Neighbors

  • Part VI Review

Part VII: IP Version 6

Chapter 22: Fundamentals of IP Version 6

Chapter 23: IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting

Chapter 24: Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Routers

Chapter 25: Implementing IPv6 Routing

  • Part VII Review

Part VIII: Wireless LANs

Chapter 26: Fundamentals of Wireless Networks

Chapter 27: Analyzing Cisco Wireless Architectures

Chapter 28: Securing Wireless Networks

Chapter 29: Building a Wireless LAN

  • Part VIII Review

Part IX: Appendixes and Online Resources

  • Appendix A: Numeric Reference Tables
  • Appendix B: CCNA 200-301, Volume 1 Exam Updates
  • Appendix C: Answers to Quizzes
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Online Appendixes (D to R) for additional practice and topics

Study Tips

  • Regularly review each part and complete associated quizzes.
  • Utilize online appendixes for practical exercises.
  • Follow the study planner for systematic progress.
  • Engage with study aids like the glossary and index for quick references.