Network Fundamentals
Click on the exam topics (in bold) to expand that section. For each topic, it will show you which section(s) to study in your digital course kit as well as exclusive Athena content (hyperlinked).
- 1.1 Explain the role and function of network components
- 1.1.a Routers
- 1.1.b L2 and L3 switches
- 1.1.c Next-generation firewalls and IPS
- 1.1.d Access points
- 1.1.e Controllers
- 25.5 | AP and WLC Management
25.6 | Discovery 22 | Log into the WLC
25.7 | Discovery 23 | Monitor the WLC
25.8 | Discovery 24 | Configure a Dynamic (VLAN) Interface
25.9 | Discovery 25 | Configure a DHCP Scope
25.10 | Discovery 26 | Configure a WLAN
25.11 | Discovery 27 | Define a RADIUS Server
25.12 | Discovery 28 | Explore Management Options
27.6 | Introducing Cisco DNA Center
27.7 | Discovery 29 | Explore the Cisco DNA Center
- 25.5 | AP and WLC Management
- 1.1.f Endpoints
- 1.1.g Servers
- 1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
- 1.2.a 2 tier
- 1.2.b 3 tier
- 1.2.c Spine-leaf
- 1.2.d WAN
- 1.2.e Small office/home office (SOHO)
- 1.2.f On-premises and cloud
- 1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types
- 1.3.a Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper
- 1.3.b Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)
- 1.3.c Concepts of PoE
- 1.4 Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)
- 1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- 1.7 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
- 1.8 Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
- 1.9 Compare IPv6 address types
- 1.9.a Global unicast
- 1.9.b Unique local
- 1.9.c Link local
- 1.9.d Anycast
- 1.9.e Multicast
- 1.9.f Modified EUI 64
- 1.10 Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
- 1.11 Describe wireless principles
- 1.11.a Nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels
- 1.11.b SSID
- 1.11.c RF
- 1.11.d Encryption
- 1.12 Explain virtualization fundamentals (virtual machines)
- 1.13 Describe switching concepts
- 1.13.a MAC learning and aging
- 1.13.b Frame switching
- 1.13.c Frame flooding
- 1.13.d MAC address table
Test your knowledge
Do you have questions about the course material or practice quiz questions?
Click here to sign up for a one-on-mentoring session with one of Skyline’s award-winning instructors.