The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.

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Topics will be covered on my CCNA Certification training and preparing me for the (640-801) exam: 

• Building a Simple Network
• Building a Simple Ethernet Network
• Expanding the Network
• Connecting Networks
• Constructing Network Addresses
• Ensuring the Reliability of Data Delivery
• Connecting to Remote Networks
• Operating and Configuring Cisco IOS Switches
• Operating and Configuring Cisco IOS Routers
• Managing your Network Environment
• Administering your Network Devices
• Configuring Cisco Catalyst Switch Operations
• Routing in Cisco Networks
• Implementing Routing Protocols on Cisco Networks
• Managing IP Traffic on Cisco Networks
• Extending a Cisco Network to a WAN
• Completing ISDN Calls on Cisco Networks
• Mentoring 640-801 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA
• TestPrep 640-801 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)