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Cisco CCNA (200-301) Official Cert Guide 

Fast-track your Cisco certification with the CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide published by Pearson on uCertify.

(pearson-200-301-complete) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-174-1
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This uCertify courseware prepares you for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 200-301 exam, a foundational certification validating your competence in core networking concepts. This training course covers all exam objectives, including hands-on skills in Ethernet LANs, command-line interface (CLI), LAN switching, networking protocols, subnetting, and more. Go beyond rote memorization with real-world scenarios and learning resources that solidify your understanding.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Grasp core concepts of network topologies, IP addressing, and protocols.
  • Navigate and utilize Cisco device command-line interfaces (CLI).
  • Design and configure Ethernet Local Area Networks (LANs).
  • Understand and implement LAN switching technologies.
  • Gain a foundation in routing protocols for network traffic management.
  • Master the art of dividing IP networks into subnets.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical networking scenarios.

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1

Introduction

  • About Cisco Certifications and CCNA
  • Course Organization, Lessons, and Appendixes
2

Introduction to TCP/IP Networking

  • Perspectives on Networking
  • TCP/IP Networking Model
  • Data Encapsulation Terminology
  • Review All the Key Topics
3

Fundamentals of Ethernet LANs

  • An Overview of LANs
  • Building Physical Ethernet LANs with UTP
  • Building Physical Ethernet LANs with Fiber
  • Sending Data in Ethernet Networks
  • Review All the Key Topics
4

Fundamentals of WANs and IP Routing

  • Wide-Area Networks
  • IP Routing
  • Other Network Layer Features
  • Review All the Key Topics
5

Using the Command-Line Interface

  • Accessing the Cisco Catalyst Switch CLI
  • Configuring Cisco IOS Software
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
6

Analyzing Ethernet LAN Switching

  • LAN Switching Concepts
  • Verifying and Analyzing Ethernet Switching
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
7

Configuring Basic Switch Management

  • Securing the Switch CLI
  • Enabling IPv4 for Remote Access
  • Miscellaneous Settings Useful in the Lab
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
8

Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces

  • Configuring Switch Interfaces
  • Analyzing Switch Interface Status and Statistics
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
9

Implementing Ethernet Virtual LANs

  • Virtual LAN Concepts
  • VLAN and VLAN Trunking Configuration and Verification
  • Troubleshooting VLANs and VLAN Trunks
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
10

Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts

  • STP and RSTP Basics
  • Details Specific to STP (and Not RSTP)
  • Rapid STP Concepts
  • Review All the Key Topics
11

RSTP and EtherChannel Configuration

  • Understanding RSTP Through Configuration
  • Configuring Layer 2 EtherChannel
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
12

Perspectives on IPv4 Subnetting

  • Introduction to Subnetting
  • Analyze Subnetting and Addressing Needs
  • Make Design Choices
  • Plan the Implementation
  • Review All the Key Topics
13

Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks

  • Classful Network Concepts
  • Practice with Classful Networks
  • Review All the Key Topics
14

Analyzing Subnet Masks

  • Subnet Mask Conversion
  • Identifying Subnet Design Choices Using Masks
  • Review All the Key Topics
15

Analyzing Existing Subnets

  • Defining a Subnet
  • Analyzing Existing Subnets: Binary
  • Analyzing Existing Subnets: Decimal
  • Practice Analyzing Existing Subnets
  • Review All the Key Topics
16

Operating Cisco Routers

  • Installing Cisco Routers
  • Enabling IPv4 Support on Cisco Router Interfaces
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
17

Configuring IPv4 Addresses and Static Routes

  • IP Routing
  • Configuring IP Addresses and Connected Routes
  • Configuring Static Routes
  • IP Forwarding with the Longest Prefix Match
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
18

IP Routing in the LAN

  • VLAN Routing with Router 802.1Q Trunks
  • VLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch SVIs
  • VLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch Routed Ports
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
19

Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing

  • Problem Isolation Using the ping Command
  • Problem Isolation Using the traceroute Command
  • Telnet and SSH
  • Review All the Key Topics
20

Understanding OSPF Concepts

  • Comparing Dynamic Routing Protocol Features
  • OSPF Concepts and Operation
  • OSPF Areas and LSAs
  • Review All the Key Topics
21

Implementing OSPF

  • Implementing Single-Area OSPFv2
  • Using OSPFv2 Interface Subcommands
  • Additional OSPFv2 Features
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
22

OSPF Network Types and Neighbors

  • OSPF Network Types
  • OSPF Neighbor Relationships
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
23

Fundamentals of IP Version 6

  • Introduction to IPv6
  • IPv6 Addressing Formats and Conventions
  • Review All the Key Topics
24

IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting

  • Global Unicast Addressing Concepts
  • Unique Local Unicast Addresses
  • Review All the Key Topics
25

Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Routers

  • Implementing Unicast IPv6 Addresses on Routers
  • Special Addresses Used by Routers
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
26

Implementing IPv6 Routing

  • Connected and Local IPv6 Routes
  • Static IPv6 Routes
  • The Neighbor Discovery Protocol
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
27

Fundamentals of Wireless Networks

  • Comparing Wired and Wireless Networks
  • Wireless LAN Topologies
  • Other Wireless Topologies
  • RF Overview
  • Review All the Key Topics
28

Analyzing Cisco Wireless Architectures

  • Autonomous AP Architecture
  • Cloud-based AP Architecture
  • Split-MAC Architectures
  • Comparing Wireless LAN Controller Deployments
  • Review All the Key Topics
29

Securing Wireless Networks

  • Anatomy of a Secure Connection
  • Wireless Client Authentication Methods
  • Wireless Privacy and Integrity Methods
  • WPA, WPA2, and WPA3
  • Lesson Review
  • Review All the Key Topics
30

Building a Wireless LAN

  • Connecting a Cisco AP
  • Accessing a Cisco WLC
  • Connecting a Cisco WLC
  • Configuring a WLAN
  • Review All the Key Topics
A

Appendix A: Numeric Reference Tables

B

Appendix B: Study Planner

C

Appendix C: Topics from Previous Editions

  • IPv4 Address Types
  • Bandwidth and Clock Rate on Serial Interfaces
  • Using traceroute to Isolate the Problem to Two Routers
  • Troubleshooting Static IPv6 Routes
  • Default Routes with SLAAC on Router Interfaces
D

Appendix D: Analyzing Ethernet LAN Designs

  • Analyzing Collision Domains and Broadcast Domains
  • Analyzing Campus LAN Topologies
  • Analyzing LAN Physical Standard Choices
E

Appendix E: Subnet Design

  • Choosing the Mask(s) to Meet Requirements
  • Finding All Subnet IDs
F

Appendix F: Practice for Appendix E: Subnet Design

  • Mask Design Practice Problems
  • Practice Finding All Subnet IDs
G

Appendix G: Variable-Length Subnet Masks

  • VLSM Concepts and Configuration
  • Finding VLSM Overlaps
  • Adding a New Subnet to an Existing VLSM Design
H

Appendix H: Spanning Tree Protocol Implementation

  • Implementing STP
  • Implementing Optional STP Features
  • Implementing RSTP
  • Command References
I

Appendix I: LAN Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting STP
  • Troubleshooting Layer 2 EtherChannel
  • Analyzing the Switch Data Plane Forwarding
  • Troubleshooting VLANs and VLAN Trunks
J

Appendix J: Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing Protocols

  • Perspectives on Troubleshooting Routing Protocol Problems
  • Interfaces Enabled with a Routing Protocol
  • Neighbor Relationships
  • Command References
K

Appendix K: Exam Topics Cross Reference

  • CCNA 200-301 Exam Topic Order
  • Course Lesson Order Versus CCNA 200-301 Exam Topics
42

Introduction

  • About Cisco Certifications and CCNA
  • Course Organization, Lessons, and Appendixes
43

Introduction to TCP/IP Transport and Applications

  • TCP/IP Layer 4 Protocols: TCP and UDP
  • TCP/IP Applications
  • Review All the Key Topics
44

Basic IPv4 Access Control Lists

  • IPv4 Access Control List Basics
  • Standard Numbered IPv4 ACLs
  • Practice Applying Standard IP ACLs
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
45

Advanced IPv4 Access Control Lists

  • Extended Numbered IP Access Control Lists
  • Named ACLs and ACL Editing
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
46

Security Architectures

  • Security Terminology
  • Common Security Threats
  • Controlling and Monitoring User Access
  • Developing a Security Program to Educate Users
  • Review All the Key Topics
47

Securing Network Devices

  • Securing IOS Passwords
  • Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
48

Implementing Switch Port Security

  • Port Security Concepts and Configuration
  • Port Security Violation Modes
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
49

Implementing DHCP

  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  • Identifying Host IPv4 Settings
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
50

DHCP Snooping and ARP Inspection

  • DHCP Snooping
  • Dynamic ARP Inspection
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
51

Device Management Protocols

  • System Message Logging (Syslog)
  • Network Time Protocol (NTP)
  • Analyzing Topology Using CDP and LLDP
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
52

Network Address Translation

  • Perspectives on IPv4 Address Scalability
  • Network Address Translation Concepts
  • NAT Configuration and Troubleshooting
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
53

Quality of Service (QoS)

  • Introduction to QoS
  • Classification and Marking
  • Queuing
  • Shaping and Policing
  • Congestion Avoidance
  • Review All the Key Topics
54

Miscellaneous IP Services

  • First Hop Redundancy Protocol
  • Simple Network Management Protocol
  • FTP and TFTP
  • Command References
  • Review All the Key Topics
55

LAN Architecture

  • Analyzing Campus LAN Topologies
  • Small Office/Home Office
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • Review All the Key Topics
56

WAN Architecture

  • Metro Ethernet
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
  • Internet VPNs
  • Review All the Key Topics
57

Cloud Architecture

  • Server Virtualization
  • Cloud Computing Services
  • WAN Traffic Paths to Reach Cloud Services
  • Review All the Key Topics
58

Introduction to Controller-Based Networking

  • SDN and Controller-Based Networks
  • Examples of Network Programmability and SDN
  • Comparing Traditional Versus Controller-Based Networks
  • Review All the Key Topics
59

Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA)

  • SDA Fabric, Underlay, and Overlay
  • DNA Center and SDA Operation
  • DNA Center as a Network Management Platform
  • Review All the Key Topics
60

Understanding REST and JSON

  • REST-Based APIs
  • Data Serialization and JSON
  • Review All the Key Topics
61

Understanding Ansible, Puppet, and Chef

  • Device Configuration Challenges and Solutions
  • Ansible, Puppet, and Chef Basics
  • Review All the Key Topics
A

Appendix A: Numeric Reference Tables

B

Appendix B: Topics from Previous Editions

  • Cisco Device Hardening
  • Implementing DHCP
  • Troubleshooting with IPv4 ACLs
  • Implementing HSRP
  • Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)
  • Implementing Simple Network Management Protocol
  • Analyzing LAN Physical Standard Choices
  • Metro Ethernet
  • MPLS VPNs
C

Appendix C: Exam Topics Cross-Reference

  • CCNA 200-301 Exam Topic Order
  • Course Lessons, with Exam Topics Covered in Each
D

Appendix D: Study Planner

E

Appendix E: Previous Edition ICND1 Lesson 35: Managing IOS Files

  • Managing Cisco IOS Images and Upgrades
  • Password Recovery
  • Managing Configuration Files
  • Command References

1

Introduction to TCP/IP Networking

  • Obtaining Hardware Information of a Network Adapter
  • Obtaining the IP Version of a Network Adapter
  • Obtaining Information about Different IP Versions
  • Obtaining Information about the Net Firewall Profile
  • Getting the TCP Settings
  • Getting Information about the Current Connection Statistics of TCP
  • Getting Information about the TCP Ports
  • Getting Information about the UDP Ports
  • Getting the UDP Settings
  • Getting Information about the Current Connection Statistics of UDP
  • Getting Information about DNS
2

Fundamentals of WANs and IP Routing

  • Obtaining the ARP Cache
  • Obtaining the IP Route Information from the IP Routing Table
3

Using the Command-Line Interface

  • Demonstrating the Difference Between User and Enable (Privileged) Modes
  • Enabling Password Security for CLI Access from the Console
  • Using the show Command
  • Demonstrating the Difference Between CLI Configuration Mode and EXEC Mode
  • Configuring Submodes and Contexts
4

Analyzing Ethernet LAN Switching

  • Listing the Status of the Interfaces in a Switch
5

Configuring Basic Switch Management

  • Configuring Basic Passwords
  • Configuring SSH in a Router
  • Configuring IPv4 on a Switch
  • Configuring a Switch to Learn its IP Address with DHCP
6

Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces

  • Configuring and Displaying Speed, Duplex, and Description on a Switch
  • Removing Various Configuration Settings
7

Implementing Ethernet Virtual LANs

  • Configuring VLAN
  • Enabling and Disabling VLANs on a Switch
8

RSTP and EtherChannel Configuration

  • Observing the STP Status
9

Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks

  • Configuring a Class A IP Address
  • Configuring a Class B IP Address
  • Configuring a Class C IP Address
10

Operating Cisco Routers

  • Listing the Interfaces in a Router
  • Configuring a Router
  • Verifying IP Addresses on Cisco Routers
11

Configuring IPv4 Addresses and Static Routes

  • Using the show IP route Command
  • Displaying a Router’s IP ARP Table
  • Configuring Static Routing
  • Configuring Default Routing
12

Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing

  • Pinging a Host Using a Router
  • Pinging a Host Using a PC
  • Using the traceroute Command
  • Showing Telnet Login from R1 to R2 to View the Status of the Interface on R2
13

Fundamentals of IP Version 6

  • Adding an IPv6 Address
14

Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Routers

  • Configuring Static IPv6 Addresses on R1 and R2
  • Configuring And Verifying NetFlow and NetFlow Data Export and Top Talkers
15

Implementing IPv6 Routing

  • Displaying IPv6 Routes
  • Rejecting the ipv6 route Command with Link-Local and No Outgoing Interface
16

Basic IPv4 Access Control Lists

  • Creating and Applying an ACL at the CLI Using Named Access List Configuration
  • Adding to and Displaying a Numbered ACL Configuration
17

Security Architectures

  • Performing ARP Spoofing
  • Spoofing MAC Address
  • Performing a DDoS Attack Using cmd
  • Using dig for Passive Reconnaissance
  • Using nslookup for Passive Reconnaissance
18

Securing Network Devices

  • Encrypting IOS Passwords with the service password-encryption Command
  • Encoding a Password as Type 5 (MD5)
19

Implementing Switch Port Security

  • Creating a New VLAN and Placing Switch Ports into that VLAN
  • Configuring Interfaces as Trunk Ports
  • Configuring Port Fast and Rapid Spanning Tree
20

Implementing DHCP

  • Viewing the IP Address, Mask, and Default Router Settings on Windows
  • Viewing the IP Address, Mask, and Default Router Settings on Linux
21

DHCP Snooping and ARP Inspection

  • Configuring DHCP Snooping
22

Device Management Protocols

  • Disabling the Timestamp and Enabling a Sequence Number in Log Messages
  • Configuring Syslog and Viewing Settings on a Router
  • Seeing Severity 3 and 5 Messages at the Console and Severity 3 Only in the Buffer
  • Setting the Date, Time, Timezone, and Daylight Savings Time
23

Network Address Translation

  • Configuring a CIDR-Based IP Network
  • Configuring Network Address Translation
24

Miscellaneous IP Services

  • Showing Cisco IOS File Systems Configuration on a Router
25

Introduction to Controller-Based Networking

  • Showing Small Output from a Switch Command

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The Cisco CCNA 200-301 certification covers a wide range of networking fundamentals, including newer areas like automation. This can be challenging, but with a solid study plan you can succeed.

Cisco doesn't reveal the exact passing score. They use a scaled system, so it can vary slightly. However, most sources estimate it's around 825 out of 1000.

The exam fee is USD 300, plus any taxes or additional fees depending on your location.

The CCNA 200-301 certification is valid for 3 years. To maintain it, you'll need to pass a continuing education exam or recertify for the latest version of the CCNA exam.

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