(640-802) CCNA Exam Topics

640-802 CCNA® Exam Topics (Blueprint)


Exam Description


The 640-802 CCNA is the composite exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network
Associate certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting
Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 and the Interconnecting Cisco Networking
Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0 courses. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills
required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch
network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network
types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models;
IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending
switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists;
establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.




Exam Topics

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Cisco
Certified Network Associate exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any
specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for
clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.




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(640-802) CCNA Exam Topics




Describe how a network works
      •   Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices
      •   Select the components required to meet a network specification
      •   Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data
          flows in a network
      •   Describe common networked applications including web applications
      •   Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP
          models
      •   Describe the impact of applications such as Voice Over IP on a network
      •   Interpret network diagrams
      •   Determine the path between two hosts across a network
      •   Describe the components required for network and Internet communications
      •   Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a
          layered model approach
      •   Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features


Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch
communications
      •   Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to
          other network devices and hosts
      •   Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks
      •   Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
      •   Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
      •   Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access
          management
      •   Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping,
          traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), and SHOW & DEBUG commands
      •   Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues,
          configuration issues, auto negotiation, and switch hardware failures
      •   Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP,
          802.1q)
      •   Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing
          between them
      •   Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs
      •   Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches
      •   Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing
      •   Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP
      •   Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation
      •   Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational
          status of a Cisco switched network.


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      •   Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access, management
          vlan other than vlan1, etc.)


Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network
requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network
      •   Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing
      •   Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS
      •   Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router (using both
          the CLI and SDM)
      •   Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment
      •   Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing to a
          network
      •   Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and
          summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
      •   Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4
          (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc).
      •   Describe IPv6 addresses
      •   Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host
          configurations


Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on
Cisco devices
      •   Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup
          process)
      •   Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST,
          router components)
      •   Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to
          other network devices and hosts
      •   Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2
      •   Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters.(including: CLI/SDM)
      •   Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface
      •   Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet,
          SSH or other utilities
      •   Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given
          specific routing requirements
      •   Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)
      •   Manage Cisco IOS
      •   Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols
      •   Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF
      •   Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP


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(640-802) CCNA Exam Topics


      •   Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH)
      •   Troubleshoot routing issues
      •   Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands.
      •   Implement basic router security


Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a
WLAN
      •   Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE, WI-FI Alliance,
          ITU/FCC)
      •   Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network.
          (Including: SSID, BSS, ESS)
      •   Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that
          devices connect to the correct access point
      •   Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security
          (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
      •   Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks. (Including: Interface,
          misconfiguration)


Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to
mitigate those threats
      •   Describe today's increasing network security threats and explain the need to
          implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats
      •   Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices,
          hosts, and applications
      •   Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
      •   Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network
          devices


Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size
Enterprise branch office network
      •   Describe the purpose and types of ACLs
      •   Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements using SDM and
          CLI
      •   Configure and apply an ACL to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using SDM
          and CLI
      •   Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment
      •   Troubleshoot ACL issues
      •   Explain the basic operation of NAT


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(640-802) CCNA Exam Topics


      •   Configure NAT for given network requirements using SDM and CLI
      •   Troubleshoot NAT issues


Implement and verify WAN links
      •   Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN
      •   Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
      •   Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
      •   Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues
      •   Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact,
          components)
      •   Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers




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CCNA Syllabus

  • 1. (640-802) CCNA Exam Topics 640-802 CCNA® Exam Topics (Blueprint) Exam Description The 640-802 CCNA is the composite exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 and the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0 courses. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections. Exam Topics The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice. © 1992-2011 Cisco Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Generated on 2011-08-21-06:00 1
  • 2. (640-802) CCNA Exam Topics Describe how a network works • Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices • Select the components required to meet a network specification • Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network • Describe common networked applications including web applications • Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models • Describe the impact of applications such as Voice Over IP on a network • Interpret network diagrams • Determine the path between two hosts across a network • Describe the components required for network and Internet communications • Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach • Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications • Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts • Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks • Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts • Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches • Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management • Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), and SHOW & DEBUG commands • Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, auto negotiation, and switch hardware failures • Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q) • Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation • Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network. © 1992-2011 Cisco Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Generated on 2011-08-21-06:00 2
  • 3. (640-802) CCNA Exam Topics • Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access, management vlan other than vlan1, etc.) Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network • Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing • Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS • Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router (using both the CLI and SDM) • Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment • Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing to a network • Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment • Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4 (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc). • Describe IPv6 addresses • Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices • Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process) • Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components) • Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 • Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters.(including: CLI/SDM) • Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface • Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities • Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements • Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore) • Manage Cisco IOS • Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP © 1992-2011 Cisco Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Generated on 2011-08-21-06:00 3
  • 4. (640-802) CCNA Exam Topics • Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH) • Troubleshoot routing issues • Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands. • Implement basic router security Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN • Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE, WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC) • Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (Including: SSID, BSS, ESS) • Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point • Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2) • Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks. (Including: Interface, misconfiguration) Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats • Describe today's increasing network security threats and explain the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats • Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications • Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications • Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network • Describe the purpose and types of ACLs • Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements using SDM and CLI • Configure and apply an ACL to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using SDM and CLI • Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment • Troubleshoot ACL issues • Explain the basic operation of NAT © 1992-2011 Cisco Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Generated on 2011-08-21-06:00 4
  • 5. (640-802) CCNA Exam Topics • Configure NAT for given network requirements using SDM and CLI • Troubleshoot NAT issues Implement and verify WAN links • Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN • Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection • Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers • Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues • Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components) • Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers We would like to get your feedback; please comment and/or rate this document. © 1992-2011 Cisco Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Generated on 2011-08-21-06:00 5