Cisco CCNA Training Course

Learn to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network & pass your CCNA Exam (640-802)!

• Learn to Configure Cisco Routers by Watching them Configured on an actual Network!
• Complete Exam Coverage for "CCNA 640-802" This training course covers all the bases required for you to pass the exam! Both ICND1 and 2.
• Nearly 29 Hours of Cisco CCNA Computer Training Videos on 4 Jam Packed DVDs!
• Scenario based training taught by a CCIE with over 10 years of experience
• PDF of Instructor Notes allow you to follow along with the videos and take more organized notes.
• Multiple File Formats Make It Convenient for You To Learn Anywhere You Go! iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, .WMV & high quality .AVI video
• FREE FULL VERSION of Transcender's CCNA 640-802 Practice Exam! We've partnered with Transcender®, the leading exam simulation provider in the world! Purchased separately, you would pay $159. But you get it FREE as the perfect training companion to our Cisco CCNA course!
• Taught by a CCIE with "Real World" Cisco Network Experience!
• Want to know all about CCNA Certification? Then read our Complete Cisco Certification Guide

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Get the CCNA Complete Series - £370 (ex vat & del)

The CCNA Completee Series includes the TrainSignal CCNA Training Course and the Sybex CCNA Certification Kit

• TrainSignal CCNA Training Over 29 hours of video CCNA training taught by a CCIE and includes Transcender Exam Simulator

• The new edition to the Certification Kit that features a trio of bestselling CCNA study guides This updated and enhanced certification kit contains CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide; CCNA Fast Pass and CCNA Virtual Lab, Titanium Edition 2.0. The CCNA Study Guide offers in-depth coverage of every exam objective, plus contains updates that reflect new technology developments and key topics that are featured on the exam. CCNA Fast Pass serves as a focused, concise review guide that consists of high-level chapters that map out the main domains of the exam skill-set. CCNA Virtual Lab is a virtual network simulator complete with hands-on examples and valuable lab exercises allow readers to create a simulated lab using an unlimited number of routers and switches.

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Cisco CCNA Training Course

Do you want to get CCNA Certified? Taking a class or Boot Camp is difficult with today's busy schedules, not to mention extremely expensive. Books are affordable, but the reading is boring and only covers theory. Train Signal Training Videos will help you:

• Quickly Learn the Exam Material

• Save money - video training costs significantly less than classroom training

• Learn Exactly what you need to pass the 640-802 Exams with our Expert Instructor

By Chris Bryant
CCIE #12933, CCNA, CCNP
Your CCNA Instructor

Once upon a time, I was in your shoes. Yes, I know how difficult it is to get started with Cisco studies. But stick to it and I promise, the challenges will pay off handsomely.

The CCNA is Cisco’s entry level certification exam, but it is not easy. And since the CCNA covers a wide array of topics, I have designed this course to help you tackle those diverse challenges.

The key to exam and job success is in the details. And most of those details are hard won from real world experience. Everything I am going to teach you, I wish someone would have taught me when I first started studying for my CCNA. At least you can benefit from my hard won experience and hopefully not repeat the same mistakes.

As with all TrainSignal training courses, I break down the theory and "real world" application of Cisco Networking. This exciting course contains nearly 29 hours of video instruction where I break down networking theory as you work hands on with real Cisco routers & switches... and build your own working network!

"Am I Qualified To Take This Cisco CCNA Training Course?"

YES! If you have a basic understanding of Cisco Routers and Switches, then this course can fill in any gaps and build an even stronger foundation for more advanced concepts.

YES! If you have Network+ Certification or on-the-job experience (but without certification), this course is for you.

Note: Although Cisco does not have prerequisites for the CCNA exam, this course requires a certain level of understanding, and is not ideal for a complete beginner to networking.

Cisco CCNA Training Course Outline:

CCENT - ICND1

Video 1
Introduction to Networking and the Networking Models
Cover the theory needed for the exam, to accelerate Cisco networking career and for troubleshooting experience

• What is A Network?
• The OSI Model
• The Data Transmission Process
• The TCP/IP Model
• Why Use Networking Models?
• TCP And UDP – Part 1
• TCP And UDP – Part 2
• Ports
• Sockets
• Port Numbers

Video 2
Ethernet Standards and Cables
The CCNA Exam will Hammer You with Questions About Ethernet... so this course breaks down everything you need to know about cable types. this is also crucial for setting up and running a network in the real world.

• The Need for And Operation of CSMA/CD
• Ethernet Types and Standards
• Pins and Transmissions
• Crosstalk
• Cable Types
• Ethernet Addressing
• Intro to WAN Cabling and Cable Type Review

Video 3
Switching
I Explain How (and WHY) Switches Work... in theory, for real world application and for the exam

• Repeaters, Hubs and Bridges
• Building the MAC Table
• “Flood, Filter or Forward?”
• Frame Processing Methods
• Virtual LANs
• Cisco Three-Layer Switching Model
• Introduction to STP
• Basic Switch Security
• Port Security Defaults, Options and Configurations

Video 4
Common Router and Switch Commands
Typical Switch (And Router) Commands are Broken Down. This information is necessary both on exam day and also when working in the real world as a network admin, as these commands are used daily

• IP Addressing and Binary Conversions
• IP Address Classes
• Private IP Address Ranges
• Intro to the Routing Process
• Keeping Subnets On One “Side” of the Router

Common Router and Switch Commands

• Physical Connections and Passwords
• Telnet and SSH
• User, Enable and Privilege Modes
• Enable Password vs. Enable Secret
• “privilege level 15”
• Physical Side of Cisco Switches
• Assigning an IP Address and Default Gateway To The Switch
• Speed, Duplex, and “Interface Range”
• Banners, “logging synch”, and “exec-timeout”
• Keystroke Shortcuts and Manipulating History

Video 5
IP Addressing and the Routing Process
This section covers must know (and memorize) fundamentals, which are needed for the exam and necessary for future videos: binary math, subnetting, and working with network and port address translations.

• IP Addressing and Binary Conversions
• IP Address Classes
• Private IP Address Ranges
• Intro to the Routing Process
• Keeping Subnets On One “Side” of the Router

Video 6
ARP, DNS and DHCP
This section will teach you these fundamental protocols which are necessary for use within any network.

• One Destination, Two Destination Addresses
• DNS and DHCP Process
• The ARP Process
• Routers, Broadcasts, and Proxy ARP
• Configuring DHCP on a Cisco Router With SDM
   

Video 7
Memory Components and Config Files
This video introduces the student to basic password and security configurations, as well as assigning privilege levels; so, it's really the foundation for their knowledge of router security as well as the basic password recovery process.

•  ROM, RAM, NVRAM, And Flash
• The Boot Process
• Setup Mode
• Startup And Running Configuration Files
• The COPY Command
• IOS Upgrading
• The Configuration Register

Video 8
Intro to Wireless Networks (WLANs)
Learn the standards of wireless, which relates to all wireless, not just Cisco. This is the fastest evolving and growing field. It’s also necessary to memorize this information for the exam.

• Wireless Network Types
• Standards and Ranges
• Spread Spectrum
• Antenna Types
• CA vs. CD
• SSIDs and MAC Address Authentication
• WEP, WPA, and WPA2

Video 9
Binary Math and Subnetting
Fundamentals for the exam. Also, essential for IP addressing and IP address conservation. #1 topic that causes otherwise well prepared students to fail CCNA.  

•  “The Secret” (Of Binary Success, That Is)
• Decimal > Binary, Binary > Decimal
• Subnetting Basics
• Calculating Number of Valid Subnets
• Prefix Notification
• Calculating Number of Valid Hosts
• Calculating Number of Valid IP Addresses in a Given Subnet
• Calculating the Subnet Number of a Given IP Address
• Meeting Stated Design Requirements

Video 10
Static Routing and RIP – Part 1
More fundamentals for the exam, and you will see the work done over a Cisco router. You will learn how to manually set up routing. This video will pave the way for future exam and real world success.

• Static Routing Theory and Labs
• RIP Routing Theory and Labs
• “show ip protocols”, “show ip route rip”, “debug ip rip”, And More!

Video 11
Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Learn to link routers with other routers for communication.

• Physical Side of WANs
• Directly Connecting Cisco Routers Via Serial Interfaces
• HDLC and PPP
• Intro to Frame Relay
• RFC 1918 Addresses, NAT and PAT
• Intro to ATM
• Modems and DSL Variations

Video 12
Troubleshooting
95% of work in the real world is troubleshooting, so it’s necessary for real world success.

• Where to Begin
• Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
• L1 and L2 Troubleshooting
• LAN Troubleshooting
• WAN Troubleshooting
• Telnet and SSH Review and Maintenance Commands
• Administrative Distance
• Extended Ping and Traceroute
• The Real Key to Troubleshooting

Video 13
Introduction to Network Security
You will learn about network attackers and intruders, how they get in, and how to keep your network save by keeping them out.

• Firewalls and Proxy Servers
• The Attacker's Arsenal
• Intro to PIX, ASA, IDS, and IPS
• Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses
• Preventing Virus Attacks
• One Final Cisco “Secret”

ICND2

Introduction to ICND2

• Videos Introduction
• Instructors Introduction
• Exam Types

REVIEW FROM CCENT - VIDEO 3
Switching
This video expands on the CCENT video, covering advanced topics found on the ICND2 and in the real world.

• Repeaters, Hubs and Bridges
• Building the MAC Table
• “Flood, Filter or Forward?”
• Frame Processing Methods
• Virtual LANs
• Cisco Three-Layer Switching Model
• Introduction to STP
• Basic Switch Security
• Port Security Defaults, Options and Configurations

REVIEW FROM CCENT - VIDEO 9
Binary Math and Subnetting

• “The Secret” (Of Binary Success, That Is)
• Decimal > Binary, Binary > Decimal
• Subnetting Basics
• Calculating Number of Valid Subnets
• Prefix Notification
• Calculating Number of Valid Hosts
• Calculating Number of Valid IP Addresses in a Given Subnet
• Calculating the Subnet Number of a Given IP Address
• Meeting Stated Design Requirements

Video 1
Switching II

• STP
• Root Bridges, Root Ports, and Designated Ports
• STP Timers and Port States
• Portfast
• VLANs and Trunking
• Access and Trunk Port Comparison
• VTP
• “Router on a Stick”
• RSTP and PVST
• Etherchannels

Video 2
PTP WAN Links, HDLC, PPP, and Frame Relay
This will help you when working on real production networks. All topics are shown being configured on live equipment. Frame Relay is a major topic on the exam and in the real world.

• HDLC vs. PPP
• PPP Features
• PAP and CHAP
• Frame Relay LMI Theory
• Frame Relay Configs, DLCIs, Frame Maps, and Inverse ARP
• Frame Sub-Interfaces
• Split Horizon
• Frame Relay LMI Show and Debug
• FECN, BECN, DE bits
• PVC Status Meanings

Video 3
Static Routing and RIP
This video expands on the CCENT video, covering advanced topics found on the ICND2 and in the real world

• Static Routing Configuration
• Distance Vector Protocol - Split Horizon and Route Poisoning
• RIP Version Differences
• The Joy of “show ip protocols”
• RIP Limitations and Timers
• Floating Static Routes

Video 4
OSPF
OSPF is an Internet protocol. In this video you will look at types of OSPF and how to configure on a live network. Experience with OSPF is necessary for the CCNA, for the real world, and to build upon for CCNP & CCIE.

• Link State Routing Protocol
• DR and BDR
• Hello Packets
• Adjacency Issues
• Broadcast Networks
• OSPF RID and Router Types
• Advantages of OSPF
• Point-to-Point OSPF Networks
• Default-Information Originate
• OSPF Authentication

Video 5
EIGRP
Learn the theory and practice with labs to learn this hybrid routing protocol which has increased operational efficiency from it predecessor. Learn the capabilities and attributes.

• Introduction to EIGRP
• Successors and Feasible Successors
• EIGRP vs. RIPv2
• Wildcard Masks
• Load Sharing (Equal and Unequal-cost)
• EIGRP, RIPv2, and Autosummarization
• Passive vs. Active Routes

Video 6
IPv6 and NAT Security
Learn the basic theory and routing protocol. You will need to know the basics for the CCNA exam and for working with networks. IP Version 6 is everywhere and becoming more prevalent, so understanding this material is vital for future success

• IPv6 Theory and Introduction
• Zero/Leading Zero Compression
• IPv6 Reserved Addresses
• Autoconfiguration Process
• OSPF v3 Basics
• Transition Strategies
• NAT Theory and Introduction
• Static NAT Configuration
• Dynamic NAT Configuration
• PAT Configuration

Video 7
VPNs and IPSec
Learn key terminology & definitions for the exam.

• Definitions and Tunneling Protocols
• Data Encryption Technologies
• Key Encryption Schemes
• IPSec, AH and ESP
• A VPN in Your Web Browser

Video 8
ACLs and Route Summarization
Learn to configure and control ACLs to get them to do what you want for the exam and in the real world. Learn the basic breakdown and how to summarize routes. Learn common commands for working with RIP & EIGRP.

• ACL Login and Implicit Deny
• Standard ACLs and Remarks
• “Host” and “Any”
• The Order of the Lines
• Extended ACLs
• Named ACLs
• Telnet Access, Placing ACLs, and Blocking Pings
• Dynamic and Time-Based ACLs
• Port Number Review
• Route Summarization with RIP and EIGRP

Here is what you get....

21 videos (29 Hours) will be provided in High-Quality AVI & WMV format. In other words, you get perfect quality and replication of your instructor's screens for your training. An easy-to-use table of contents allows you to navigate to key areas you wish to focus on.

21 iPod video files to watch Train Signal on the go! A popular request amongst our students who wish to study while they commute (i.e., train). These 320x240 .m4v files are compressed versions of the original course, and play on any iPod that supports video. Also great for reviewing and refreshing your mind "on the job."

21 MP3 Files to listen to Train Signal on the go. Some of our students have requested this option. People would like to be able to listen in their car or while working out. Can be burnt to a CD or copied to portable device. Great supplemental training to the videos.

Instructor Notes – These PDF documents can be printed out and contain the slides used by the instructor throughout these training videos. These allow the user a quick easy reference to notes on the slides and make any additional notes for their own learning process.

Free full version of Transcender's CCNA Practice Exam! (SAVE $159!) We've partnered with Transcender, the world's leading exam simulation provider! Their award-winning simulations look and feel so much like the actual exam, you'll feel confident on exam day! These Practice Questions are the Perfect Training Companion to Our CCNA Course!

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