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Chapter 1

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices

Introduction

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Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to perform the following tasks:• Determine when to use a hub, Ethernet switch,

or multiprotocol router

• Use Cisco software to identify interfaces, protocols, addresses, and connectivity

• Interconnect switches and routers according to a specification

• Configure switches and routers to support LAN and WAN services

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Course Objectives (cont.)Course Objectives (cont.)

• Set up IP subnet addressing and address utilities for effective network administration

• Configure access lists to control access to devices or network segments

• Verify that switches, routers, and their configured network services operate as intended

• Recognize a network problem, identify the source of the problem, and resolve it

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VLAN 2

Core_Server

LegendFastEthernet/Ethernet

ISDN

Dedicated

ISL

ISL

ISL

ISLVLAN 1

VLAN 1

VLAN 3

ISDN Cloud

Leased Line/Frame Relay

Course TopicsCourse Topics

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• Know commonly usednetwork terms and topologies

• Know the basic function of a network protocol

• Use Windows 95/NT to run multiple applications

• Exposure to the Internet or an intranet

• Basic ability with binary and hexadecimal numbering

Interconnecting CiscoNetwork Devices

(ICND)

• Fundamental network device roles

• Understand thelayers of the ISO/OSI Reference model

PrerequisitesPrerequisites

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Student role

• Meet prerequisites

• Introduce yourself

• Ask/answer questions

Participant RoleParticipant Role

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Welcome: Please Introduce YourselfWelcome: Please Introduce Yourself

• Your name and work location

• Your job responsibilities

• Your internetworking experience

• Your objectives for this week

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General AdministrationGeneral Administration

Class-related• Sign-in sheet

• Length and times

• Participant materials

• Attire

Facilities-related• Rest rooms

• Site emergency procedures

• Break and lunch room locations

• Communications

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Sources of InformationSources of Information

• Student kit

• www.cisco.com

• CD-ROM

• Cisco Press

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Course SyllabusCourse Syllabus

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices

Introduction

Internetworking Concepts Overview

Assembling and Cabling Cisco

Devices

Operating and Configuring a Cisco

IOS Device

Managing Your Network Environment

Catalyst Switch Operations

Extending Switched

Networks with Virtual LANs

Interconnecting Networks with

TCP/IP

Determining IP Routes

Basic IP Traffic Management with

Access Lists

Configuring Novell IPX

Establishing Serial Point-to-Point Connections

Completing an ISDN BRI Call

Establishing a Frame Relay PVC

Connection

Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4

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WAN “cloud”

Access server

ISDN switch

Data Service Unit/ Channel Service Unit

Web Server

Graphic SymbolsGraphic Symbols

Bridge Switch Router

Ethernet Serial Line Fast Ethernet

DSU/CSU

File ServerPersonal computer

Modem

VLAN(Color May Vary)

Hub Network Cloud or Broadcast Domain

Circuit SwitchedLine

Multi-layer switch

Network switch