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Training Course Summary:

This course has been designed to provide an introduction to the operation and configuration of both Cisco Catalyst Switches and Cisco Routers running Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS).

Pre-Requisites:

A basic knowledge of TCP/IP and Datacomms.

Who Should Attend:

Network Support Technicians, Administrators, Technical Managers and Support Staff who need basic practical knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Switch and Router operation and configuration.

Training Course Overview/Content:

At the end of this class, participants will be able to:

Describe the operation of Cisco Catalyst Switches running IOS software.
Understand the startup routines for Cisco Routers and Catalyst Switches running IOS.
Confidently utilise various open and proprietary protocols to effectively manage switches and routers.
Configure and interrogate Layer 2 devices for basic operation.
Configure a Cisco 2950 catalyst switch for basic VLAN operation.
Understand the importance of loop avoidance mechanisms utilizing IEEE 802.1d and 802.1w.
Configure basic Port Security on Cisco Catalyst switches running IOS.
Configure PortFast, UplinkFast and BpduGuard features.
Configure and verify Fast Etherchannel Trunks.
Provide inter-vlan routing with a ‘Router on a Stick’.
Configure basic routing services with RIP and IGRP.
Configure OSPF in a single area.
Configure OSPF in multiple areas.
Configure EIGRP with VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Masks) and summarization.
Manage traffic flow with basic Access Control Lists (ACLs)


Make a physical connection to the Catalyst Switch and RouterConsole port.
Provide the switch and router with the appropriate Password Protection.
Understand Catalyst Switch startup procedures.
Understand the makeup of MAC Address Tables.
Configure basic Port Security on a 2950 Catalyst Switch.
Configure FastEtherchannel Trunks.
Configure Speed and Duplex settings.
Understand the principles of a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).
Configure a Cisco 2950 Catalyst switch for static VLAN operation.
Configure IEEE 802.1q VLAN Trunks.
Managing configuration files and IOS images.
Configuring and managing RIPv1
Configuring and managing RIPv2
Configuring single area OSPF.
Configuring multiple area OSPF.
Configuring EIGRP
This course has been designed as an introduction to Cisco Catalyst Switches and Routers running Internetwork Operating System (IOS). It provides delegates with ‘hands on’ exposure to to Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 Devices. Key learning points from the practical session will be highlighted and discussed throughout the session.