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.(including: CLI/SDM)
* Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN
environment
* Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design
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
* 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, missconfiguration)

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.(including:
CLI/SDM)
* Configure and apply an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using
(including: SDM/CLI)
* Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment
* Troubleshoot ACL issues
* Explain the basic operation of NAT
* Configure NAT for given network requirements using (including: CLI/SDM)
* 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

Describe how a network works
Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch
communications
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements
in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.