Cisco Discovery 2
Course Syllabus MCTC Course: 783 Dual Credit: CIT163 (4 hours, West KY Community & Technical College)Prerequisites: 782 Cisco Discovery 1 OR CIT162 Working at a Small to Medium Business or ISP. This course prepares students for jobs as network technicians. Develops additional skills required for computer technicians and help desk technicians. Provides a basic overview of routing and remote access, addressing, security, and covers servers that provide e-mail services, Web space, and authenticated access.TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THIS COURSE:
Read through the curriculum, answer the questions on the study guide as you read. Dedicate 1-2 hours each week of time at home for reading and studying.
Take detailed notes of useful information discussed in class or found in curriculum.
Complete all labs, worksheets, and assignments.
Review the chapter powerpoint - be sure to take good notes.
As you review for the exam, don't try to cram, instead ask questions and try to understand why.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS:
ASSIGNMENT #1: Course Syllabus (25pts)
Directions: Take your syllabus home, look over it with your parents/guardians, then bring it back signed.
CH 1 - The Internet and Its Uses
Lab: 1.2.3 Mapping ISP Connectivity Using Traceroute (50pts)
CH 2 - Help Desk
CH 3 - Planning a Network Upgrade
Lab: 3.2.4 Structured Cable (50pts)
CH 4 - Planning the Addressing Structure [IPv4 and Subnet Addressing Lesson Plans]
Lab: 4.1.5 - Subnetting a Network (50pts)
IPv4 Subnetting Examples - this is a great reference to help you learn subnetting.
CH 5 - Configuring Network Devices
Study Guide #1 | Study Guide #2
Labs: 5.1.3 Powering Up an Integrated Services Router (50pts)
5.3.5 Configuring Basic Router Settings with Cisco IOS CLI (50pts) | 5.5.2 Powering Up a Switch (50pts)
5.5.4 Configuring the Cisco 2960 Switch (50pts)
CH 6 - Routing
Lab: 6.1.2 Creating a Network Diagram from Routing Tables (50pts) | 6.1.5 Configuring and Verifying RIP (50pts)
6.2.4 Configuring BGP with Default Routing (50pts)
CH 7 - ISP Services
Lab: 7.3.1 Editing the HOSTS File in Windows (50pts)
CH 8 - ISP Responsibility
Labs: 8.1.3 Securing Local Data and Transmitted Data (50pts) | 8.2.1 Planning for Access Lists and Port Filters (50pts)
8.2.5 Researching an Anti-X Software Product (50pts) | 8.3.2 Conducting a Network Capture with Wireshark (50pts)
8.3.3a Managing Remote Network Devices with Telnet (50pts) | 8.4.2 Planning a Backup Solution (50pts)
CH 9 - Troubleshooting
Labs: 9.2.4 Troubleshooting LAN Connectivity (50pts) | 9.2.5 Troubleshooting WAN Connectivity (50pts)
9.3.3 Designing an IP Subnetting Scheme for Growth (50pts) | 9.6.5 Exploring the Cisco Learning Network (50pts)
CCENT Certification
Now that you've completed these two courses, Home & Small Business Networking AND Networking at Small-to-Medium Business or ISP, you are now ready to take your first Cisco certification exam related to networking. The Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. With a CCENT, network professional demonstrates the skills required for entry-level network support positions - the starting point for many successful careers in networking. The curriculum covers networking fundamentals, WAN technologies, basic security and wireless concepts, routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring simple networks. CCENT is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.
Preparing for the CCENT Certification (ICND1 Exam) - visit the Cisco Learning Network to find helpful information like study tips and practice exams. You can also use the study guides from Chapter 9 linked below:
Follow the steps outlined below to aquire your voucher and register to take the certification exam:
