Cuyamaca College

CCNA4 - Cisco Networking Academy

I. Course Description

 Open Entry-Open Exit

This is the fourth of four courses designed to provide classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology and help prepare for certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). The primary focus of this course is on accessing wide area networks (WAN). The goal is to develop an understanding of various WAN technologies to connect small to medium-sized business networks. Topics covered during this course include: WAN converged applications; Quality of Service (QoS); WAN connectivity using Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Frame Relay protocol, and Broadband Links (Cable, DSL, VPN); WAN security concepts including types of threats, how to analyze network vulnerabilities, general methods for mitigating common security threats and types of security appliances and applications; Principles of traffic control and access control lists (ACLs); Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT) and Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP);  IPv6 addressing concepts; and using Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM)  Graphical User Interface  to configure router security and implement IP addressing services; Throughout the course students learn how to detect, troubleshoot, and correct common Enterprise network implementation issues.

 II. ADVISORY Prerequisite

Cisco Academy’s Semester I through Semester III on-line curriculum.

 III. Course Goals  and OBJECTIVES

 By the end of the course each student will:

• Describe the components required for network and Internet communications.
   

• Describe the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS. Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.
   

• Describe network security threats, the need for a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats, and general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications.
   

• Describe the functions of common security appliances, applications, and recommended practices to secure network devices.
   

• Describe the purpose and types of ACLs. Configure and apply basic router security and ACLs to the router using (SDM/CLI).  Verify, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs in a network environment.
   

• Describe the basic operation of NAT. Configure NAT for given network requirements using (CLI/SDM). Troubleshoot and correct NAT using logical troubleshooting procedures and Cisco IOS show and debug commands.
   

• Describe the concepts and methods for connecting to a WAN using PPP, Frame Relay, Cable, and DSL.
   

• Configure, verify, troubleshoot, and repair basic WAN serial connections.
   

• Configure, verify, troubleshoot, and repair PPP connections between Cisco routers.
   

• Configure, verify, troubleshoot, and repair Frame Relay connections on Cisco routers.
   

• Describe VPN technology (importance, benefits, role, impact, components).
   

• Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1,2,3 and 7 using a layered model approach.

By the end of the course, students will demonstrate their understanding of networking by completing the following tasks:

        1.         Pass the Cisco Semester 4 Comprehensive Online final exam.

        2.         Pass the Cisco Semester 4 Comprehensive Skills Based Exam

3.         Complete the Cisco Labs for each Chapter

4.         Complete Packet Tracer Activities for each Chapter

4.                Pass the Cisco Semester 4 Online chapter exams

 IV. Text and Materials

   Course content for this class is available online so no textbook is required.  The
   recommendations below can be used by  students as an additional source for
   acquiring course content information.

  Text Options

 Recommended Text:

      Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide ISBN: 1587132052 / ISBN 13:9781587132056.
                                  Projected Publication Date: April 2008

      CCNA Portable Command Guide Second Edition, 387 pages, Author Scott Empson, Publisher Cisco Press;
                   ISBN-10: 1-58720-193-6 / ISBN-13: 1-58720-193-6 Publication Date:28 July 2007

      Cisco IOS in a Nutshell, 796 pages, Author: James Boney, Publisher O'Reilly Media Inc; ISBN-10: 0596008694;
                   ISBN-13: 978-0596008697; Publication Date: August 22, 2005

      Cisco Network Academy Curriculum: On-line at Cuyamaca College 
                   http://www.cuymaca.net/cisco
                   login id: your Cuyamaca student login ID and your Cuyamaca student login password 

Materials:      

       Recommended, 1 Flash drive

      Notebook, 3 ring binder or spiral bound notebook.

V. Attendance

The Self-paced open entry-open exit program requires students to complete a minimum of 80 classroom hours to meet academic standards.  Self-paced education places additional responsibility on the student for success. Irregular attendance and lack of participation are key factors in determining poor student performance.   The greater the amount of time and effort applied by the student, the greater the opportunity for success, rapid advancement of knowledge, and advancement through the program. Students will be expected to manage their attendance with the goal of completing at least one Cisco Semester during a Cuyamaca College Semester.  Higher goals of completion are very possible and will be supported.  If you have questions about recommended progress rates, please ask the instructor for guidance.

VI. Dropping the Class

It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to complete the necessary forms to withdraw from the class. All students that are enrolled at the end of the semester must be given a grade. Students who drop but don’t officially withdraw will receive an F.

VII. Assignments

The assignments for this course can be broken in the following groups: 

1.   In-class reading/Tests: Most of the material for this course is available online at the Cisco Network Academy website. The materials should be read before the beginning of class. Students are responsible for all the terms and concepts in the modules that we cover.

2.   Labs: During the course, labs will be used to guide students through the practical application of concepts learned in the chapter content and provide an opportunity to learn skills for configuring Cisco routers and switches.

3.       Packet Tracker Activities: Throughout the course Packet Tracer Network Simulation software activities will provide students with experience designing, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting virtual switched and wireless network topologies. Students can send simulated network traffic across the virtual network topologies, track the traffic as it moves through each device, and view the traffic similar to the view a packet sniffer provides.

VIII. Evaluation & Grading

Evaluation in this course is designed to give students a maximum feedback as to their progress and to work as a tool to reinforce concepts.

Quizzes and the midterm will be given only after a topic has been completed. The final will be comprehensive and all students must pass the final to pass the course. All students must take the final regardless of grade


·       Copying and/or printing of any test will result in your being dropped from the class. 

·     Printing of the curriculum is not allowed. 

·     You must pass the skills based and comprehensive online final exams to pass the class.

Supervised Tutoring - To support your efforts to succeed in this class, I refer you to Supervised Tutoring services (CIS 198).  All Supervised Tutoring sections are FREE to you. You need only enroll to receive services—no units or grades are given.  Signing up for supervised tutoring allows you to use labs outside of your class times. 

Grades will be assigned as follows: 

IX. Important Dates