Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. With a CCENT, network professional demonstrates the skills required for entry-level network support positions - the starting point for many successful careers in networking. The curriculum covers networking fundamentals, WAN technologies, basic security and wireless concepts, routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring simple networks. CCENT is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections

AIMED AT

Those students who would like to entire the fast paced and exciting world of networking.

CERTIFICATION EXAM

Student who wish to qualifiy for the CCENT qualification need to write the following exam:

640-822: ICDN Part1

COURSE DURATION

Recommended course duration: 2 months

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1 - Building a Simple Network

Exploring the Functions of Networking
Securing the Network
Host-to-Host Communication Model
TCP/IP's Internet Layer
TCP/IP's Transport Layer
Packet Delivery Process
Understanding Ethernet
Connecting to an Ethernet LAN

Module 2 - Ethernet LANs

Challenges of Shared LANs
Solving Network Challenges with Switched LAN Technology
Packet Delivery Process
Operating Cisco IOS Software
Starting the Switch
Understanding Switch Security
Maximizing the Benefits of Switching
Troubleshooting Switch Issues

Module 3 - Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)

Exploring Wireless Networking
Understanding WLAN Security
Implementing a WLAN

Module 4 - LAN Connections

Functions of Routing
Understanding Binary Basics
Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme
Starting a Router
Configuring a Router
Packet Delivery Process
Understanding Router Security
Using Cisco Router and Security Device Manager
Using a Router as a DHCP Server
Accessing Remote Devices

Module 5 - Wide Area Networks (WANs)

WAN Technologies
Enabling the Internet Connection
Enabling Static Routing
Configuring Serial Encapsulation
Enabling Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

Module 6 - Network Environment Management

Discovering Neighbors on the Network
Managing Router Startup and Configuration
Managing Cisco Devices