After completing Cisco CCDA: LAN Networking, the user should be able to:

	Describe LAN network topologies and architectures
	Explain segmentation
	Describe types of Ethernets and their operation
	Describe types of Token Rings and FDDIs, and their operation
	Differentiate transparent, source-route, and mixed-media bridges
	Differentiate kinds of switches
	Explain VLANs
	Explain router operation
	Describe the determination of router paths

Basic Concepts

	Cabling
	LAN topologies
	LAN architecture
	Segmentation

Ethernets

	Types of Ethernets
	Ethernet/802.3 operation

Token Rings and FDDIs

	Token Rings
	Token Ring operation
	FDDI
	FDDI operation

Bridges

	Classifying bridges
	Transparent bridges
	Source-route bridges
	Mixed-media bridges

Switches

	Advantages of switches
	Types of switches

Routers

	Advantages and disadvantages
	Operation
	Switching modes
	Router paths

This course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to explore how a course topic applies to network design
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Activities that allow users to apply concepts in an interactive questioning environment
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment

	Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent experience
	Cisco CCDA: Internetworking Review (CCDA01)

	Cisco CCDA: WAN Networking (CCDA03)
	Cisco CCDA: Introduction to Design (CCDA04)
	Cisco CCDA: Examining Existing Networks (CCDA05)
	Cisco CCDA: Designing LANs (CCDA06)
	Cisco CCDA: Designing WANs (CCDA07)
	Cisco CCDA: Specific Design Issues (CCDA08)
	Cisco CCDA: Optimizing by Design (CCDA09)
	Cisco CCDA: Testing and Managing (CCDA10)

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