Layer 2 Switching & VLAN's for Cisco CCNA

Prepare for Cisco's CCNA (200-120) exam with in-depth training on Layer 2 switching, VLANs, and network segmentation to enhance your networking skills.

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Brief Summary

This course dives deep into Cisco's CCNA certification, specifically the Layer 2 switching concepts. You'll learn about VLANs, switch configurations, and gain practical insights through hands-on labs. It’s designed to be engaging and fun, preparing you for real-world networking challenges.

Key Points

  • Focus on Layer 2 switching for CCNA certification.
  • In-depth discussion of VLANs and their benefits.
  • Hands-on labs using Cisco Packet Tracer.
  • Understanding STP, RSTP, and switch port security.
  • Interactive learning with a Touch-IT Technology Smart board.

Learning Outcomes

  • Master Layer 2 switching concepts and configurations.
  • Understand VLAN implementation and inter-VLAN connectivity.
  • Learn to configure switch port security and STP.
  • Gain hands-on experience with Cisco Packet Tracer.
  • Prepare effectively for the CCNA certification and improve networking skills.

About This Course

This course is geared for Cisco's, CCNA (200-120) certification exam. It will cover the Switching portion of the CCNA.

This course is several hours in length and will cover Layer 2 switching in detail. I will explain the Technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks, network segmentation, switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches.

DISCLAIMER:   Please note that the simulators/emulators used in this course are not part of the course. It is the students responsibility to have these to practice with. The Cisco Packet Tracer and/or VIRAL (Virtual Internet Routing Lab) are Cisco proprietary software and can only be obtained through Cisco. It is up to each student to obtain the simulator/emulator of their choice to study along with this course.

Students will get a thorough understanding of switching and how we would implement it in a real world environment.

We will discuss the following concepts switching services and rules we should follow when segmenting networks. We will also compare bridging vs. LAN switching focusing in great detail on the Spanning-tree protocol. We will look at the switch Functions at layer two, such as how a switch learns about the nodes on the network and how it makes its decisions to forward the information and most definitely how to secure our ports on the switches.

Once get an understanding of how switches work and their administrative configurations we will then go into explain and creating vlans and inter-vlan connectivity and what would be the benefits of using VLANs on our network. You will learn the different port types and encapsulation methods we use when using vlans, and will fully understand the difference between trunking a port and the VTP protocol.

This is a lecture based course using the Touch-IT Technology Smart board, which will make learning very interactive and engaging. Hands on labs will be used to drill down the concepts learned in each lecture using Cisco’s Packet Tracer.

My method will make you feel like you are sitting in a classroom environment and give the most needed hands on experience!

Handouts will be available to facilitate learning and practice.

This course will help the student become familiar with layer 2 switching and vlans and how to implement them in your environment…but it will also help in preparing for any networking certification or Computer Science Degree; not to mention the fact that for those already in the field, it will further improve routing decisions in their particular networks.

  • Once you finish my course, you will have a strong grasp on the switching concepts and the methods to use in different networking environments.

  • Mastering this knowledge will make the student, Networking and/or IT Professional a much more valuable asset in any IT environment.

  • Students will be able to configure the cisco switch with all its administrative tasks, STP, RSTP, VTP and switch port security

Instructor

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Lazaro (Laz) Diaz

Start the Year Strong: Your Path to IT Certification Awaits!Hello current and future IT Pro,Are you eyeing those lofty IT certification goals this year? Let's make it clear: This could be your banner year—if you're ready to learn and chase those certifications with gusto.Embarking on or wrapping up the year with an IT certification sets a proactive tone and strategically...

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4.9 course rating
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ui-avatar of Chitrasen Jena
Chitrasen J.
1.0
2 years ago

teaching is just like reading materials. No explanation...Non conceptual...Nothing...

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ui-avatar of Joseph Ryan Longnanon
Joseph R. L.
5.0
2 years ago

Excellent content in L2 switching and VLANs. Lazaro is great in providing the right format to students like me.

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Quinn B.
4.5
2 years ago

Enjoyable course that provided good information. The only reason this doesn't have a 5 star from me is because there are some quality issues. It is difficult to see what is going on at times and occasionally difficult to understand what is being said. Nothing to the point of breaking the course but it made certain moments for me become a nod my head and move on moment.

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Sebastian A. M. D.
4.0
4 years ago

Der Crashkurs ist sehr gut, um im allgemeinen einen Überblick zu bekommen. Vorkenntnisse vorhanden und daher auch verständlich. Für jemanden ohne Vorkenntnisse ist das schon hart zu Anfang.

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Eric W.
5.0
4 years ago

Laz does a great job breaking down the information on each subject. Definitely the best teacher I have had.

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ui-avatar of Charles Koilpillai
Charles K.
3.5
4 years ago

couldnt find any voice trainings

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Anonymized U.
1.0
4 years ago

so good but have some visibility problem was happen in all vidos

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ui-avatar of Sereda M Jackson
Sereda M. J.
2.5
4 years ago

I think the course is a good match for me. I had some experience working with Routers and switches and learning the commands and networking skills, as well. I did not like how the Instructor started the course ...he came on very loud and just talking fast and just typing a lot of commands ...not really teaching but talking very fast and not actually doing a good job as a instructor.

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ui-avatar of Rene Geiss
Rene G.
3.0
4 years ago

Audio Quality was poor and the Course is outdated.

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Anonymized U.
5.0
4 years ago

yes i know some of due to i a m net work administrator

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