CNA Syllabus

Here is a clickable list of how our content maps to the latest CCNA syllabus.

Cisco are very vague in some areas so it is very difficult to give you a definitive list. Examples of exam
topics which they do not list in their syllabus are hexadecimal, details on NAT overload,
troubleshooting diagrams and named access lists.

We have left some boxes blank because they are covered in other areas such as troubleshooting which
is usually covered when we show you how to configure various parameters. Other area we are in the
process of adding labs or videos for.

CCNA 640-802 Syllabus (taken from here)

IMPORTANT - We cover many of the below subjects in the CCNP theory notes and we recommend you
dip into those to deepen your understanding. Please also note that we have many more labs for the
CCNA exam in the 101 CCNA Labs department.

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Describe how a network works      
Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices Theory    
Select the components required to meet a network specification      
Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data
Theory    
flows in a network
Describe common networked applications including web applications Theory    
Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models Theory    
Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network      
Interpret network diagrams      
Determine the path between two hosts across a network Theory    
Describe the components required for network and Internet communications Theory    
Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a
Theory   Video
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
Theory    
other network devices and hosts
Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks Theory    
Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts Theory    
Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches Theory    
Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access
Theory Labs  
management
Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping,
Theory    
traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), 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,
Theory    
802.1q)
Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing
Theory    
between them
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs Theory Lab Video
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches Theory Lab Video
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing Theory Lab  
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP Theory Lab  
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation Theory Lab  
Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the
  Labs  
operational status of a Cisco switched network.
Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access,
Theory Labs  
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 Theory    
Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS Theory    
Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including:
Theory Lab  
CLI/SDM)
Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment Theory    
Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design to Theory    
a network
Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and
Theory   Video
summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4
Theory    
(including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc).
Describe IPv6 addresses Theory    
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
Theory    
process)
Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST,
Theory    
router components)
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to
Theory    
other network devices and hosts
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 Theory Lab Video
Lab Video
Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters. (including: CLI/SDM)  
SDM SDM
Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface Theory Lab Video
Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute,
  Lab  
telnet, SSH or other utilities
Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given
Theory Lab Video
specific routing requirements
Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore) Theory Lab Video
Manage Cisco IOS Theory Labs Video
Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols Theory    
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF Theory Lab Video
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP Theory Lab Video
Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH) Theory Lab  
Troubleshoot routing issues Theory Labs Video
Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands. Theory    
Implement basic router security Theory Labs  

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
Theory    
comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats
Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts,
Theory    
and applications
Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications Theory    
Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices Theory    

Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in

       
a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
Describe the purpose and types of ACLs Theory      
Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements.(including: Video
Theory Lab  
CLI/SDM) SDM
Configure and apply an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using Video
Theory Lab  
(including: SDM/CLI) SDM
Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment Above      
Troubleshoot ACL issues Above      
Explain the basic operation of NAT Theory      
Video
Configure NAT for given network requirements using (including: CLI/SDM)   Labs  
SDM
Troubleshoot NAT issues   Labs Video  

Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks

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

Implement and verify WAN links        

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