• Build a functional configuration to support the specified network operational requirements, given a network design
• Use the appropriate show commands to display network operational parameters so that anomalies are detected
• Use the appropriate debug commands to monitor network operational parameters so that anomalies are detected
• Explain how bridging and switching operates
• Explain the purpose and operations of the Spanning-Tree protocol
• Build a functional router configuration to support the specified network operational requirements, given a network design
• Describe the features and operation of static and dynamic routing

Prerequisites:
To fully benefit from ICND, you should already possess certain prerequisite skills, which can be gained from completing the INTRO course. We would also strongly recommend passing the INTRO Exam Number 640-821.

• Working knowledge of:
• Commonly used networking terms and topologies
• The basic functions of a network protocol
• Fundamental network device roles (eg, hub, bridge, router & switch)
• The Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model
• The use of Windows 95/NT to run multiple applications
• Accessing the Internet or an intranet
• Binary and hexadecimal numbering
• Subnetting

This course is intended for network administrators and technicians, new to Cisco products and services, who are responsible for implementing and managing small and medium business networks.

Prerequisite courses:

• INTRO: Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies

Follow up courses:

• BCMSN: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
• BSCI: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks

ICND: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices includes the following modules:

Course Introduction

• Overview
• Course Goals & Objectives
• Course Flow

Configuring Catalyst Switch Operations

• Introducing Basic Layer 2 Switching & Bridging Functions
• Identifying Problems that occur in Redundant Switched Topologies
• Introducing Spanning Tree Protocol
• Configuring a Catalyst Switch

Extending Switched Networks with Virtual Lans

• Introducing VLAN Operations
• Configuring VLAN’s

Determining IP Routes

• Introducing Routing
• Introducing Distance Vector Routing
• Introducing Link-State and Balanced Hybrid Routing
• Enabling RIP
• Enabling IGRP
• Enabling EIGRP
• Enabling OSPF
• Implementing Variable-Length Subnet Masks

Managing IP Traffic with ACLs

• Overview
• Introducing ACL’s
• Configuring IP ACL’s
• Scaling the Network with NAT and PAT

Establishing Serial Point-to-Point Connections

• Introducing Wide-Area Networks
• Configuring Serial Point-to-Point Encapsulation

Establishing Frame Relay Connections

• Introducing Frame Relay
• Configuring Frame Relay

Completing ISDN Calls

• Configuring ISDN BRI and PRI
• Configuring Dial on Demand Routing

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