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Course Title: CCNA 200-301 v1.1 | The Ultimate Network Engineer Bootcamp
Subtitle: From Hardware Basics to AI-Driven Automation – A Complete Simulation-Based Journey.
Module 01: Networking Essentials & Hardware Basics
  • What is a Network? (LAN, WAN, PAN, CAN).
  • Identifying physical hardware: Routers, Switches, Access Points, and Endpoints.
  • Understanding the role of a Network Engineer in 2026.
  • Basic PC networking: NICs, MAC addresses, and IP settings.
Module 02: The OSI 7-Layer Reference Model
  • Layer-by-layer breakdown (Physical to Application).
  • Data Encapsulation and De-encapsulation (PDU: Segments, Packets, Frames, Bits).
  • How data travels across the internet: A step-by-step visual journey.
Module 03: The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
  • Comparison between OSI and TCP/IP models.
  • Understanding TCP (Connection-oriented) vs. UDP (Connectionless).
  • Common Port Numbers (HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, FTP, DNS).
Module 04: Ethernet Physical Media
  • Copper Cabling: Straight-through vs. Crossover vs. Rollover.
  • Fiber Optics: Single-mode vs. Multi-mode performance.
  • Understanding SFP/SFP+ modules and high-speed interfaces.
Module 05: IPv4 Addressing Fundamentals
  • Binary, Decimal, and Hexadecimal number systems.
  • Structure of an IPv4 address (32-bit).
  • IPv4 Classes (A, B, C) and Default Subnet Masks.
Module 06: Mastery of Subnetting (FLSM)
  • The “Magic Number” method for quick subnetting.
  • Calculating Network ID, Broadcast ID, and First/Last Usable IPs.
  • Creating subnets of equal size.
Module 07: Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM)
  • Subnetting based on host requirements.
  • Advanced IP planning for corporate headquarters and branch offices.
  • Preventing address wastage in point-to-point links.
Module 08: IPv6 Next-Generation Addressing
  • Structure and Notation (128-bit Hexadecimal).
  • IPv6 Address Types: Global Unicast, Link-Local, and Multicast.
  • Rules for compressing IPv6 addresses.
Module 09: IPv6 Implementation & NDP
  • Stateless Address Auto-configuration (SLAAC) and DHCPv6.
  • Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) and Router Advertisements.
  • Configuring IPv6 on Cisco interfaces.
Module 10: Cisco IOS Navigation & CLI
  • Accessing the CLI via Console and SSH.
  • Navigation: User, Privileged, Global, and Interface modes.
  • Running-config vs. Startup-config management.
Module 11: Initial Device Hardening
  • Setting secure passwords and Secret keys.
  • Configuring Banners and Hostnames.
  • Disabling unused services for security.
Module 12: Layer 2 Switching Logic
  • The MAC Address Table (CAM Table) operations.
  • Frame Forwarding: Store-and-Forward vs. Cut-Through.
  • Collision Domains vs. Broadcast Domains.
Module 13: Virtual LANs (VLANs)
  • Creating logical segments for departments (HR, IT, Sales).
  • Voice VLANs for VoIP integration.
  • Assigning Access ports and verifying VLAN databases.
Module 14: 802.1Q Trunking & DTP
  • Configuring Trunk ports for inter-switch communication.
  • Understanding Native VLANs and security implications.
  • Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP) management.
Module 15: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
  • Preventing Layer 2 loops and Broadcast Storms.
  • The Root Bridge election process (Bridge Priority).
  • STP Port States (Blocking, Listening, Learning, Forwarding).
Module 16: Rapid STP & PVST+
  • Optimizing network convergence with 802.1w (RSTP).
  • Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+) configuration.
  • Implementing PortFast and BPDU Guard.
Module 17: EtherChannel (Link Aggregation)
  • LACP (Industry Standard) vs. PAgP (Cisco Proprietary).
  • Configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 EtherChannels.
  • Troubleshooting load-balancing issues.
Module 18: Inter-VLAN Routing (IVR)
  • Router-on-a-Stick (Sub-interfaces) configuration.
  • Switch Virtual Interfaces (SVI) on Multilayer switches.
  • Enabling IP Routing on L3 switches.
Module 19: The Routing Table & Decision Making
  • How a router chooses the best path (Longest Match Rule).
  • Administrative Distance (AD) and Metric explained.
  • Interpreting Routing Codes (L, C, S, O, D).
Module 20: Static & Default Routing
  • Configuring IPv4/IPv6 Static Routes.
  • Default Routes (0.0.0.0/0) for ISP connectivity.
  • Floating Static Routes for backup redundancy.
Module 21: OSPFv2 (Open Shortest Path First)
  • Link-State protocol mechanics.
  • Configuring Single-Area OSPF.
  • Neighbor Adjacencies and Hello Timers.
Module 22: Advanced OSPF & DR/BDR
  • The Role of Designated Router (DR) and Backup (BDR).
  • OSPF Cost calculation and Metric tuning.
  • Passive Interfaces for security and efficiency.
Module 23: First Hop Redundancy (HSRP)
  • Creating a “Virtual Router” for gateway redundancy.
  • Active/Standby roles and Preemption.
  • Ensuring high availability in enterprise LANs.
Module 24: Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Static NAT for servers and Dynamic NAT for users.
  • Port Address Translation (PAT/Overload).
  • Configuring Inside/Outside interfaces.
Module 25: Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • Standard vs. Extended ACLs for traffic filtering.
  • Named vs. Numbered ACLs.
  • Placement rules (The “Close to Source” vs. “Close to Destination” logic).
Module 26: Layer 2 Security Hardening
  • Port Security (Maximum MACs, Violation modes).
  • DHCP Snooping and Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI).
  • Mitigating MAC Spoofing and ARP poisoning.
Module 27: IP Services & Management
  • Cisco IOS as a DHCP Server and Relay Agent (ip helper-address).
  • NTP for time sync and SNMP for network monitoring.
  • Troubleshooting with Ping, Traceroute, and Telnet/SSH.
Module 28: Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technologies
  • WLC vs. Autonomous AP architectures.
  • WPA2/WPA3 Personal and Enterprise security.
  • Configuring SSIDs via a Wireless LAN Controller GUI.
Module 29: Virtualization & Cloud Architectures
  • Hypervisors (Type 1 vs. Type 2) and Virtual Machines.
  • Private, Public, Hybrid, and Community Cloud models.
  • Introduction to Containers (Docker) and Virtual Switching.
Module 30: Network Automation & Programmability
  • The shift from CLI to SDN (Software-Defined Networking).
  • Interpreting JSON, YAML, and XML data formats.
  • Introduction to REST APIs (CRUD operations).
Module 31: AI in Networking & Infrastructure as Code (2026)
  • Leveraging AI for predictive maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Managing configurations with Ansible and Terraform.
  • Cisco DNA Center and Intent-Based Networking (IBN).
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Duration 4 hours
Lectures 5
Video 4 hours
Quizzes 1
Level Beginner
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