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CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services
This course is part of Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified Specialization
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What you'll learn
Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP.
Implement VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, and network security best practices.
Deploy WAN technologies such as MPLS, VPNs, and redundancy protocols like HSRP.
Strengthen network security using ACLs, DHCP snooping, and cryptographic techniques.
Skills you'll gain
- Network Switches
- Security Awareness
- Network Protocols
- Network Routing
- Local Area Networks
- TCP/IP
- Multiprotocol Label Switching
- Threat Management
- Routing Protocols
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Threat Detection
- Network Troubleshooting
- Wide Area Networks
- Network Administration
- Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
- Network Security
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There are 15 modules in this course
This course equips you with the advanced skills needed to secure and optimize modern networks. Starting with EtherChannel, you'll learn how to improve bandwidth efficiency through load balancing and multi-path connections. The course also covers important protocols like StackWise and Layer 3 EtherChannel, which ensure high performance and network redundancy. You’ll get hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting these technologies, giving you the practical skills to manage complex network environments.
Moving into network security, the course delves into key topics such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP snooping, and Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI). You’ll learn how to secure your switches, prevent unauthorized devices from accessing your network, and lock ports to specific hosts. This section provides critical insights into identity-based networking (802.1X) and the best practices for implementing SSH for secure remote management. Lab demos ensure you can apply these methods in real-world environments. Finally, the course explores network optimization techniques like Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT), enabling you to manage IPv4 address exhaustion and optimize routing for large-scale networks. IPv6 routing is also covered to future-proof your skills. Through a combination of security best practices and network optimization strategies, you will leave this course equipped to handle any networking challenge with confidence. This course is ideal for network administrators and IT professionals looking to improve their security and optimization skills. A basic understanding of Cisco networking is recommended, but no advanced security knowledge is required.
In this module, we will explore the fundamental principles of network troubleshooting and learn step-by-step methods to diagnose and fix basic connectivity problems. By the end of this section, you will be equipped with practical troubleshooting skills essential for maintaining a stable network.
What's included
2 videos2 readings1 assignment
2 videos•Total 14 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Basic Connectivity Troubleshooting•13 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services'•10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 1•15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs) and their role in internal network routing. You will gain hands-on experience configuring RIP and EIGRP, learning how these protocols facilitate efficient data routing within networks.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 49 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- RIP the Routing Information Protocol•13 minutes
- RIP Lab Demo•14 minutes
- EIGRP - the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol•15 minutes
- EIGRP Lab Demo•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 2•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive deep into OSPF, a widely used dynamic routing protocol designed for scalability and efficiency. Through both theoretical explanations and lab demonstrations, you will learn how to configure and optimize OSPF networks.
What's included
15 videos1 assignment
15 videos•Total 148 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- OSPF Characteristics•6 minutes
- OSPF Basic Configuration•11 minutes
- OSPF Basic Configuration Lab Demo•5 minutes
- OSPF Advanced Topics•7 minutes
- OSPF Advanced Topics Lab Demo•7 minutes
- OSPF Areas•14 minutes
- OSPF Areas Lab Demo•11 minutes
- Bandwidth vs Clock Rate and Speed•5 minutes
- OSPF Cost Metric•14 minutes
- OSPF Cost Metric Lab Demo•8 minutes
- OSPF Adjacencies•22 minutes
- OSPF Adjacencies Lab Demo•12 minutes
- OSPF DR and BDR Designated Routers•11 minutes
- OSPF DR and BDR Lab Demo•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 3•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore the role of VLANs in modern network design, including campus LAN architecture and VLAN trunking. You will learn to configure VLANs, understand their importance, and apply best practices in network segmentation.
What's included
11 videos1 assignment
11 videos•Total 93 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Campus LAN Design - Core, Distribution and Access Layers•8 minutes
- Spine-Leaf Network Design•5 minutes
- Why we have VLANs•10 minutes
- VLAN Access Ports•7 minutes
- VLAN Access Ports Lab Demo•8 minutes
- VLAN Trunk Ports•16 minutes
- PAT Port Address Translation•13 minutes
- DTP Dynamic Trunking Protocol•6 minutes
- VTP VLAN Trunking Protocol•8 minutes
- VTP Lab Demo•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 4•15 minutes
In this module, we will examine how devices in different VLANs communicate using various Inter-VLAN routing techniques. You will gain hands-on experience configuring routers and Layer 3 switches to enable efficient VLAN communication.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 43 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Router with Separate Interfaces•12 minutes
- Router on a Stick•12 minutes
- Layer 3 Switch•8 minutes
- Layer 3 Switch Lab Demo•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 5•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore DHCP and its importance in managing IP addresses dynamically. You will learn how to configure a DHCP server, use an external DHCP service, and troubleshoot common DHCP-related network issues.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videos•Total 32 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol•7 minutes
- Cisco DHCP Server•7 minutes
- External DHCP Server•5 minutes
- Windows, Mac and Linux client IP settings•7 minutes
- Cisco DHCP Client•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 6•15 minutes
In this module, we will examine HSRP and its role in ensuring network availability through redundancy. You will gain practical knowledge of configuring and optimizing HSRP for high availability in enterprise networks.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 38 minutes
- Introduction•2 minutes
- Network Redundancy•9 minutes
- FHRP First Hop Redundancy Protocols•7 minutes
- HSRP Hot Standby Router Protocol•9 minutes
- HSRP Advanced Topics•11 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 7•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore the Spanning Tree Protocol and its role in maintaining a stable, loop-free network. You will learn about STP enhancements like RSTP and MSTP, as well as practical configuration and troubleshooting techniques.
What's included
17 videos1 assignment
17 videos•Total 200 minutes
- Introduction•2 minutes
- Layer 3 Path Selection and Loop Prevention Review•12 minutes
- Why we have the Spanning Tree Protocol•13 minutes
- Spanning Tree Terminology - The Bridge•3 minutes
- How Spanning Tree Works•34 minutes
- Spanning Tree Versions•12 minutes
- Verification - show spanning-tree•13 minutes
- Verification - show mac address-table•5 minutes
- Manipulating the Root Bridge Election•10 minutes
- Spanning Tree and HSRP Alignment•7 minutes
- Portfast, BPDU Guard and Root Guard•16 minutes
- Portfast and BPDU Guard Lab Demo•12 minutes
- Root Guard Lab Demo•16 minutes
- CCNA v1.1: BPDU Filter•7 minutes
- CCNA v1.1: Loop Guard•13 minutes
- CCNA v1.1: PVST+ versus RPVST+ Convergence•13 minutes
- CCNA v1.1: RPVST+ and Hub Interoperability•12 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 8•15 minutes
In this module, we will cover EtherChannel technology, which allows multiple links to be aggregated into a single logical connection. You will gain hands-on experience in configuring and troubleshooting EtherChannel for improved network efficiency.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 53 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Why we have EtherChannel•9 minutes
- EtherChannel Load Balancing•5 minutes
- EtherChannel Protocols and Configuration•10 minutes
- EtherChannel Lab Demo•13 minutes
- StackWise, VSS and vPC•8 minutes
- Layer 3 EtherChannel•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 9•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on securing network switches from unauthorized access and attacks. You will learn about advanced security features, including port security, DHCP snooping, and identity-based networking for robust switch security.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videos•Total 54 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- DHCP Snooping•6 minutes
- DAI Dynamic ARP Inspection•8 minutes
- 802.1X Identity Based Networking•3 minutes
- Preventing Unauthorized Devices with Port Security•11 minutes
- Preventing Unauthorized Devices with Port Security Lab Demo•8 minutes
- Locking Ports to Hosts with Port Security•6 minutes
- Locking Ports to Hosts with Port Security Lab Demo•11 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 10•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore how ACLs help regulate network access by filtering traffic based on IP addresses, protocols, and ports. You will gain practical experience in configuring and troubleshooting ACLs to enhance network security.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 69 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- Access Control Lists Overview•4 minutes
- Standard, Extended and Named ACLs•11 minutes
- ACL Syntax•10 minutes
- ACL Operations•15 minutes
- Numbered ACLs Lab Demo•14 minutes
- Named ACLs Lab Demo•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 11•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore how NAT helps mitigate IPv4 address exhaustion by translating private addresses to public ones. You will learn to configure different types of NAT and apply best practices for efficient network management.
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
9 videos•Total 73 minutes
- Introduction•2 minutes
- IPv4 Address Exhaustion and NAT•8 minutes
- Static NAT•7 minutes
- NAT Translations - Inside Local, Inside Global, Outside Local, Outside Global•10 minutes
- Static NAT Lab Demo•8 minutes
- Dynamic NAT•9 minutes
- Dynamic NAT Lab Demo•8 minutes
- PAT Port Address Translation•14 minutes
- PAT Port Address Translation Lab Demo•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 12•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into IPv6, understanding its necessity and addressing structure. You will gain practical experience configuring IPv6 networks and implementing static routing in an IPv6 environment.
What's included
11 videos1 assignment
11 videos•Total 105 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Why We Need IPv6•10 minutes
- The IPv6 Address Format•8 minutes
- IPv6 Global Unicast Addresses•10 minutes
- IPv6 Global Unicast Addresses Lab Demo•8 minutes
- EUI-64 Addresses•9 minutes
- Unique Local and Link Local Addresses•11 minutes
- Link Local Addresses Lab Demo•7 minutes
- SLAAC Stateless Address AutoConfiguration•10 minutes
- IPv6 Static Routes•14 minutes
- IPv6 Static Routes Lab Demo•18 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 13•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore WAN technologies that connect geographically dispersed networks. You will learn about different WAN connectivity methods and understand how they enhance business operations.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videos•Total 60 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- WAN Overview•5 minutes
- VPN - Virtual Private Networks•10 minutes
- WAN Connectivity Options•12 minutes
- Leased Lines•10 minutes
- MPLS Multi Protocol Label Switching•12 minutes
- PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet•4 minutes
- WAN Topology Options•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 14•15 minutes
This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of WAN technologies, network security, and advanced services in enterprise networking. You will gain practical hands-on experience with Cisco configurations and troubleshooting techniques, preparing you for real-world networking challenges.
What's included
10 videos1 reading2 assignments
10 videos•Total 108 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- The Security Threat Landscape•1 minute
- Common Attacks•18 minutes
- Firewalls and IDS/IPS•10 minutes
- Firewalls vs Packet Filters•14 minutes
- Cryptography•13 minutes
- TLS Transport Layer Security•14 minutes
- Site-to-Site VPN Virtual Private Networks•16 minutes
- Remote Access VPN Virtual Private Networks•5 minutes
- Threat Defense Solutions•17 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services'•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Assessment 15•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment •60 minutes
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