Cisco Certified Network Associate
CCNA 200-301 Course
Interactive study chapters based on the CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1. Each chapter includes explanations, visuals, and practice.
29 chapters
8 parts
Exam 200-301
Part I
Introduction to Networking
Chapter 1
Introduction to TCP/IP Networking
TCP/IP model layers, HTTP overview, transport and network layer
basics, OSI model comparison.
OSI modelTCP/IP layersEncapsulation
Chapter 2
Fundamentals of Ethernet LANs
UTP cabling, fiber, Ethernet standards, MAC addressing, FCS error
detection, full/half duplex.
UTP / FiberMAC addressEthernet
Chapter 3
Fundamentals of WANs and IP Routing
Leased lines, HDLC, Ethernet WANs, IP routing logic, ARP, DNS, and
ICMP ping.
WANIP routingARPDNS
Quiz
Part I Quiz
Test your knowledge of TCP/IP networking, Ethernet LANs, WANs, and
IP routing fundamentals.
ReviewPractice
Part II
Implementing Ethernet LANs
Chapter 4
Using the Command-Line Interface
Accessing Cisco IOS CLI, console/SSH/Telnet, user vs privileged
mode, configuration submodes.
IOS CLIConsoleSSH
Chapter 5
Analyzing Ethernet LAN Switching
MAC learning, forwarding known unicasts, flooding unknowns, MAC
address table management.
MAC tableFloodingSTP
Chapter 6
Configuring Basic Switch Management
Securing CLI access, local usernames, SSH setup, IPv4 management
address, DHCP on switch.
PasswordSSHDHCP
Chapter 7
Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces
Speed, duplex, autonegotiation, interface shutdown, status codes,
and Layer 1 troubleshooting.
DuplexAutonegInterface
Quiz
Part II Quiz
Test your knowledge of Cisco CLI, Ethernet switching, and switch
management and configuration.
ReviewPractice
Part III
Implementing VLANs and STP
Chapter 8
Implementing Ethernet Virtual LANs
VLAN concepts, 802.1Q trunking, inter-VLAN routing, voice VLANs,
VLAN troubleshooting.
VLANs802.1QTrunking
Chapter 9
Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts
Why STP exists, root election, root/designated ports, STP timers,
RSTP comparison, PortFast, BPDU Guard.
STPRSTPRoot election
Chapter 10
RSTP and EtherChannel Configuration
Multiple spanning trees, PVST+, Bridge ID, manual and dynamic
EtherChannel, LACP, load distribution.
RSTPEtherChannelLACP
Quiz
Part III Quiz
Test your knowledge of VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, and
EtherChannel configuration.
ReviewPractice
Part IV
IPv4 Addressing
Chapter 11
Perspectives on IPv4 Subnetting
Subnetting design vs operation, subnet sizing, VLSM, public vs
private IPs, implementation planning.
SubnettingVLSMPrivate IP
Chapter 12
Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks
Class A/B/C networks, default masks, network IDs, broadcast
addresses, host count per class.
Class A/B/CNetwork IDBroadcast
Chapter 13
Analyzing Subnet Masks
Binary, DDN, and prefix mask formats, conversion between formats,
classless vs classful addressing.
Subnet maskCIDRBinary
Chapter 14
Analyzing Existing Subnets
Finding subnet ID, broadcast address, and usable range using binary
and decimal shortcuts.
Subnet IDBroadcastHost range
Quiz
Part IV Quiz
Test your knowledge of IPv4 subnetting, classful networks, subnet
masks, and address analysis.
ReviewPractice
Part V
IPv4 Routing
Chapter 15
Operating Cisco Routers
Router hardware, ISR models, interface status codes, IP address
configuration, serial interfaces.
Router IOSInterfacesISR
Chapter 16
Configuring IPv4 Addresses and Static Routes
IP routing process, connected routes, static/host/floating/default
routes, longest prefix match.
Static routesDefault routeLPM
Chapter 17
IP Routing in the LAN
ROAS, Layer 3 switch SVIs, routed ports, Layer 3 EtherChannels,
inter-VLAN routing options.
ROASSVIL3 switch
Chapter 18
Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing
Ping strategies, extended ping, traceroute, reverse route testing,
Telnet/SSH for troubleshooting.
PingTracerouteSSH
Quiz
Part V Quiz
Test your knowledge of Cisco routers, static routes, inter-VLAN
routing, and IPv4 troubleshooting.
ReviewPractice
Part VI
OSPF
Chapter 19
Understanding OSPF Concepts
Routing protocol comparison, IGP algorithms, OSPF neighbor
formation, LSDB exchange, SPF, areas.
OSPFSPFLSDBAreas
Chapter 20
Implementing OSPF
Single-area OSPFv2 config, wildcard matching, router ID, passive
interfaces, default routes, cost.
OSPFv2Router IDCost
Chapter 21
OSPF Network Types and Neighbors
Broadcast vs point-to-point types, DR/BDR election, neighbor
requirements, mismatch troubleshooting.
DR/BDRNetwork typesNeighbors
Quiz
Part VI Quiz
Test your knowledge of OSPF concepts, configuration, network types,
and neighbor relationships.
ReviewPractice
Part VII
IP Version 6
Chapter 22
Fundamentals of IP Version 6
Why IPv6 exists, address formats, abbreviation rules, prefix length,
and prefix calculation.
IPv6 formatAbbreviationPrefix
Chapter 23
IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting
Global unicast addresses, routing prefix, IPv6 subnetting, unique
local addresses, SLAAC.
Global unicastSubnettingULA
Chapter 24
Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Routers
Static unicast config, EUI-64, dynamic addressing, link-local
addresses, multicast, anycast.
EUI-64Link-localMulticast
Chapter 25
Implementing IPv6 Routing
Connected/local routes, static routes, default routes, NDP
neighbor/router discovery, SLAAC, DAD.
Static routesNDPSLAAC
Quiz
Part VII Quiz
Test your knowledge of IPv6 fundamentals, addressing, subnetting,
and routing implementation.
ReviewPractice
Part VIII
Wireless LANs
Chapter 26
Fundamentals of Wireless Networks
BSS, ESS, IBSS topologies, RF bands and channels, 802.11 standards
overview.
802.11BSS / ESSRF bands
Chapter 27
Analyzing Cisco Wireless Architectures
Autonomous vs cloud-based APs, split-MAC, WLC deployments, Cisco AP
operating modes.
WLCSplit-MACAP modes
Chapter 28
Securing Wireless Networks
Authentication methods, WEP/WPA/WPA2/WPA3, 802.1x/EAP variants,
TKIP, CCMP, GCMP.
WPA3802.1xCCMP
Chapter 29
Building a Wireless LAN
Connecting APs and WLCs, WLC ports and interfaces, RADIUS setup,
WLAN config, QoS, security.
WLAN configRADIUSQoS
Quiz
Part VIII Quiz
Test your knowledge of wireless networks, Cisco wireless
architectures, security, and WLAN configuration.
ReviewPractice
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