1. Network Fundamentals - Role and function of network components - Characteristics of network topology architectures - Physical interface and cabling types - Interface and cable issues - Comparison of TCP to UDP - IPv4 addressing and subnetting - Need for private IPv4 addressing - IPv6 addressing and prefix - IP parameters for Client OS - Wireless principles - Virtualization fundamentals - Switching concepts 2. Network Access - VLANs spanning multiple switches - Interswitch connectivity - Layer 2 discovery protocols - EtherChannel - Operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol - Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes - Physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components - AP and WLC management access connections - Wireless LAN GUI configuration 3. IP Connectivity - Components of routing table - Forwarding decision by a router - IPv4 and IPv6 static routing - Single area OSPFv2 - Purpose, functions, and concepts of first hop redundancy protocols 4. IP Services - Inside source NAT using static and pools - NTP operating in a client and server mode - Role of DHCP and DNS within the network - Function of SNMP in network operations - Use of syslog features - DHCP client and relay - Forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS - Network devices for remote access using SSH - Capabilities and function of TFTP/FTP in the network 5. Security Fundamentals - Key security concepts - Security program elements - Device access control using local passwords - Security password policies elements - IPsec remote access and site-to-site VPNs - Access control lists - Layer 2 security features - Authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts - Wireless security protocols - WLAN within the GUI using WPA2 PSK