200-301 CCNA

1.1 Explain the role and function of network components Map Network Device Roles Exposure · 12 min Preview Choose the Right Network Component Validation · 12 min

1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures Compare Network Topology Models Exposure · 12 min Preview Select a Topology for Resiliency and Scale Validation · 12 min

1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types Choose Ethernet Media and Connectors Exposure · 12 min Preview Match Interfaces to Link Requirements Validation · 12 min

1.4 Identify interface and cable issues Recognize Physical Link Symptoms Exposure · 12 min Verify Interface and Cable Health Validation · 15 min Lab

1.5 Compare TCP to UDP Choose Between TCP and UDP Exposure · 12 min Match Applications to Transport Behavior Validation · 12 min

1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting Read IPv4 Addresses and Masks Exposure · 12 min Build IPv4 Subnets and Host Ranges Validation · 12 min Configure IPv4 Interface Addressing Configuration · 15 min Lab Verify IPv4 Interface State Validation · 15 min Lab

1.7 Describe private IPv4 addressing Use Private IPv4 Address Space Exposure · 12 min

1.8 Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix Read IPv6 Prefix Notation Exposure · 12 min Configure IPv6 Interface Addressing Configuration · 15 min Lab Verify IPv6 Interface Addressing Validation · 15 min Lab

1.9 Describe IPv6 address types Recognize IPv6 Address Types Exposure · 12 min Compare IPv6 Anycast, Multicast, and EUI-64 Exposure · 12 min

1.10 Verify IP parameters for client operating systems Verify Host IP Settings Validation · 12 min

1.11 Describe wireless principles Explain Wireless RF and Channels Exposure · 12 min Choose Wireless Settings for Client Access Validation · 12 min

1.12 Explain virtualization fundamentals Explain Virtualization Building Blocks Exposure · 12 min

1.13 Describe switching concepts Explain MAC Learning and Frame Forwarding Exposure · 12 min Verify Switching Behavior from the MAC Table Validation · 15 min Lab

2.1 Configure and verify VLANs spanning multiple switches Plan VLAN Segmentation Exposure · 12 min Preview Create VLANs and Access Ports Configuration · 15 min Lab Add Voice VLAN Support Configuration · 15 min Lab Validate Inter-VLAN Gateway Reachability Validation · 15 min Lab

2.2 Configure and verify interswitch connectivity Explain 802.1Q Trunking Exposure · 12 min Build an 802.1Q Trunk Configuration · 18 min Lab Verify Native and Allowed VLANs Validation · 18 min Lab

2.3 Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols Explain Layer 2 Discovery Exposure · 12 min Enable CDP and LLDP Neighbor Discovery Configuration · 18 min Lab Verify Neighbor Details Validation · 15 min Lab

2.4 Configure and verify EtherChannel with LACP Explain EtherChannel and LACP Exposure · 12 min Build an LACP EtherChannel Configuration · 18 min Lab Verify EtherChannel Bundling Validation · 15 min Lab Troubleshoot EtherChannel Mismatches Troubleshooting · 15 min Lab

2.5 Interpret basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Explain Rapid PVST+ Roles and States Exposure · 12 min Interpret Spanning Tree Output Validation · 15 min Lab Apply STP Edge Protections Configuration · 15 min Lab Diagnose STP Edge Port Problems Troubleshooting · 15 min Lab Challenge Lab: Switched Campus Task 1 - Configure Port-Channels Review · 25 min Lab Challenge Lab: Switched Campus Task 2 - Configure Trunks and VLAN Pruning Review · 20 min Lab Challenge Lab: Switched Campus Task 3 - Configure Rapid PVST+ Review · 20 min Lab Challenge Lab: Switched Campus Task 4 - Troubleshoot the Cross-Connect Review · 30 min Lab

2.6 Describe Cisco wireless architectures and AP modes Compare Wireless Architectures Exposure · 12 min Choose an Access Point (AP) Operating Mode Validation · 12 min

2.7 Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components Connect Access Points (APs) and Controllers to the Local Area Network (LAN) Exposure · 12 min Validate Wireless LAN (WLAN) Infrastructure Connections Validation · 12 min

2.8 Describe network device management access Choose Secure Device Management Access Exposure · 12 min

2.9 Interpret wireless LAN GUI configuration for client connectivity Read Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Client Settings Validation · 13 min

3.1 Interpret the components of a routing table Read Routing Table Entries Exposure · 12 min Preview Interpret Route Sources and Metrics Validation · 18 min Lab Find the Gateway of Last Resort Validation · 18 min Lab

3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default Explain Router Forwarding Order Exposure · 12 min Predict the Selected Route Validation · 18 min Lab

3.3 Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing Plan Static Route Types Exposure · 12 min Configure IPv4 and IPv6 Static Routes Configuration · 18 min Lab Verify Static Route Selection Validation · 18 min Lab

3.4 Configure and verify single area OSPFv2 Explain OSPF Neighbor Formation Exposure · 12 min Configure Basic OSPFv2 Routing Configuration · 18 min Lab Verify OSPF Neighbors and Routes Validation · 18 min Lab Troubleshoot OSPF Adjacency Problems Troubleshooting · 18 min Lab

3.5 Describe the purpose and function of first hop redundancy protocols Explain First Hop Redundancy Exposure · 12 min Challenge Lab: Redundant Gateways Task 1 - Configure Layer 3 Interfaces Review · 30 min Lab Challenge Lab: Redundant Gateways Task 2 - Configure HSRP Gateway Redundancy Review · 35 min Lab Challenge Lab: Redundant Gateways Task 3 - Implement OSPF Interior Routing Review · 40 min Lab Challenge Lab: Redundant Gateways Task 4 - Troubleshoot OSPF Adjacencies Review · 35 min Lab

4.1 Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools Explain Inside Source NAT Exposure · 12 min Preview Configure Static NAT Configuration · 18 min Lab Configure Dynamic NAT and PAT Configuration · 18 min Lab Verify and Troubleshoot NAT Troubleshooting · 18 min Lab Challenge Lab: WAN Routing and NAT Task 1 - Configure WAN Interfaces Review · 30 min Lab Challenge Lab: WAN Routing and NAT Task 2 - Configure OSPF Default Routing Review · 45 min Lab Challenge Lab: WAN Routing and NAT Task 3 - Configure BGP Edge Routing Review · 40 min Lab Challenge Lab: WAN Routing and NAT Task 4 - Implement PAT and Static NAT Review · 45 min Lab

4.2 Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode Explain NTP Client and Server Roles Exposure · 12 min Configure Time Synchronization with NTP Configuration · 18 min Lab Verify NTP Synchronization Validation · 18 min Lab

4.3 Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network Explain DHCP and DNS Services Exposure · 12 min Validate Addressing and Name Services Validation · 12 min

4.4 Explain the function of SNMP in network operations Explain SNMP Monitoring Exposure · 12 min

4.5 Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and severity levels Read Syslog Facilities and Severity Exposure · 12 min Verify Device Logging Output Validation · 18 min Lab

4.6 Configure and verify DHCP client and relay Explain DHCP Relay and Client Behavior Exposure · 12 min Configure DHCP Relay Configuration · 18 min Lab Verify DHCP Client Addressing Validation · 18 min Lab Challenge Lab: Branch DHCP and Backup Routing Task 1 - Configure Branch DHCP Review · 30 min Lab Challenge Lab: Branch DHCP and Backup Routing Task 2 - Configure GRE Tunnel Review · 45 min Lab Challenge Lab: Branch DHCP and Backup Routing Task 3 - Configure Floating Static Routes Review · 35 min Lab

4.7 Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior for QoS Explain QoS Per-Hop Behavior Exposure · 12 min Choose a QoS Treatment Validation · 12 min

4.8 Configure network devices for remote access using SSH Explain SSH Remote Management Exposure · 12 min Secure Remote Access with SSH Configuration · 18 min Lab Verify SSH Management Access Validation · 18 min Lab

4.9 Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP and FTP Use TFTP and FTP for Network Files Exposure · 18 min Lab

5.1 Define key security concepts Recognize Security Risk Terms Exposure · 12 min Choose Common Security Mitigations Validation · 12 min

5.2 Describe security program elements Apply Awareness and Physical Controls Exposure · 12 min

5.3 Configure and verify device access control using local passwords Explain Local Device Access Control Exposure · 12 min Secure Privileged and Console Access Configuration · 14 min Lab Verify Local Password Protection Validation · 14 min Lab

5.4 Describe security password policy elements Build Strong Password Policy Exposure · 12 min Compare Password Alternatives Validation · 12 min

5.5 Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs Compare VPN Deployment Types Exposure · 12 min

5.6 Configure and verify access control lists Match ACL Logic to Traffic Exposure · 13 min Configure a Standard IPv4 ACL Configuration · 15 min Lab Configure an Extended IPv4 ACL Configuration · 15 min Lab Troubleshoot ACL Match Behavior Troubleshooting · 15 min Lab Challenge Lab: IPv4 ACLs Task 1 - Configure Standard ACLs Review · 40 min Lab Challenge Lab: IPv4 ACLs Task 2 - Configure Extended ACLs Review · 55 min Lab

5.7 Configure and verify Layer 2 security features Explain Layer 2 Attack Protection Exposure · 12 min Enable DHCP Snooping Configuration · 15 min Lab Protect ARP with Dynamic ARP Inspection Configuration · 15 min Lab Configure Switch Port Security Configuration · 18 min Lab Validate Layer 2 Security State Validation · 18 min Lab

5.8 Compare authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts Compare AAA Functions Exposure · 12 min

5.9 Describe wireless security protocols Compare WPA Security Generations Exposure · 12 min

5.10 Configure and verify WLAN within the GUI using WPA2 PSK Choose WPA2-PSK WLAN Settings Exposure · 12 min Validate a WPA2-PSK WLAN Configuration · 18 min Lab

6.1 Explain how automation impacts network management Explain Automation in Network Operations Exposure · 15 min Preview

6.2 Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking Compare Device-by-Device and Controller-Based Operations Exposure · 15 min Choose a Controller-Based Workflow Validation · 15 min

6.3 Describe controller-based and software-defined architecture Separate Control Plane and Data Plane Exposure · 15 min Explain Overlay, Underlay, and Fabric Exposure · 15 min Map Northbound and Southbound APIs Validation · 15 min

6.4 Explain AI and machine learning in network operations Explain AI and Machine Learning in Operations Exposure · 15 min

6.5 Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs Use REST API Concepts Exposure · 14 min Match CRUD Operations to HTTP Verbs Validation · 12 min

6.6 Recognize capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Recognize Ansible and Terraform Capabilities Exposure · 14 min

6.7 Recognize components of JSON-encoded data Read JSON Objects and Arrays Exposure · 13 min Recognize JSON Data Types Validation · 12 min