2.0 Network Access
How to get started on your CCNA learning path.
Click on the Network Access exam topic (in bold below) to expand each section.
Each exam topic includes the corresponding section(s) to study in your *Cisco digital course kit as well as exclusive Athena content you can reference for an additional learning boost.
*You will need to log into the Cisco Digital Library using your Cisco Account ID and password in order to access the specific section.
- Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
- *Cisco Digital Library: Implementing VLANs and Trunks
- *Cisco Digital Library: VLAN Introduction
- *Cisco Digital Library: Creating a VLAN
- *Cisco Digital Library: Assigning a Port to a VLAN
- *Cisco Digital Library: Discovery 14 | Configure VLANs and Trunks
- *Cisco Digital Library: FastLab 5 | Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunks
- Access ports (data and voice)
- *Cisco Digital Library: Assigning a Port to a VLAN
- Default VLAN
- *Cisco Digital Library: VLAN Design Considerations
- Connectivity
- *Cisco Digital Library: Checking Interface Configuration and Status
- Configure and verify interswitch connectivity
- *Cisco Digital Library: Implementing VLANs and Trunks
- *Cisco Digital Library: VLAN Introduction
- *Cisco Digital Library: Trunking with 802.1Q
- *Cisco Digital Library: Configuring an 802.1Q Trunk
- *Cisco Digital Library: Discovery 14 | Configure VLANs and Trunks
- *Cisco Digital Library: FastLab 5 | Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunks
- Trunk ports
- *Cisco Digital Library: Trunking with 802.1Q
- *Cisco Digital Library: Configuring an 802.1Q Trunk
- *Cisco Digital Library: Discovery 14 | Configure VLANs and Trunks
- *Cisco Digital Library: FastLab 5 | Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunks
- 802.1Q (also see Configuring an 802.1Q Trunk)
- *Cisco Digital Library: Trunking with 802.1Q
- *Cisco Digital Library: Configuring an 802.1Q Trunk
- *Cisco Digital Library: Discovery 14 | Configure VLANs and Trunks
- *Cisco Digital Library: FastLab 5 | Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunks
- Native VLAN
- *Cisco Digital Library: VLAN Design Considerations
- *Cisco Digital Library: Exploring Connected Devices
- *Cisco Digital Library: Using Cisco Discovery Protocol
- *Cisco Digital Library: Configure and Verify LLDP
- *Cisco Digital Library: Discovery 6 | Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
- *Cisco Digital Library: Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
- Describe the need for and basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol and identify basic operations
- *Cisco Digital Library: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
- Athena Continuous Learning Program: Comparing PVST+ and Rapid PVST+ | Video Snippet | 8 mins
- Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names
- *Cisco Digital Library: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
- Athena Continuous Learning Program: Spanning-Tree Live Demo | Tech Session | Video | 60 mins
- Athena Continuous Learning Program: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Features | Video Snippet | 4 mins
- Port states (forwarding/blocking)
- *Cisco Digital Library: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
- Athena Continuous Learning Program: Building Redundant Switched Topologies | Tech Session | Video | 60 mins
- PortFast benefits
- *Cisco Digital Library: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
- Athena Continuous Learning Program: Building Redundant Switched Topologies | Tech Session | Video | 60 mins
- Athena Continuous Learning Program: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Features | Video Snippet | 4 mins
- *Cisco Digital Library: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
- Athena Continuous Learning Program: AP Mode Overview | Video Snippets | 8 mins
- *Cisco Digital Library: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
- Athena Learning Program: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals | Tech Session | Video | 60 mins
- *Cisco Digital Library: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
- Athena Learning Program: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals | Tech Session | Video | 60 mins
- *Cisco Digital Library: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
- Athena Learning Program: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals | Tech Session | Video | 60 mins
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CCNA Network Access Practice Quiz
Includes Network Access topics such as VLANs, interswitch connectivity, L2 discovery protocols, and more.
CCNA Comprehensive Practice Quiz
Test your knowledge in all areas of the CCNA curriculum from Network Fundamentals and IP Connectivity to Security Fundamentals and Automation and Programmability.
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