2.0 Network Installation and Configuration

2.1 Given a scenario, install and configure routers and switches.

• Routing tables
• NAT
• PAT
• VLAN (trunking)
• Managed vs. unmanaged
• Interface configurations
• Full duplex
• Half duplex
• Port speeds
• IP addressing
• MAC filtering
• PoE
• Traffic filtering
• Diagnostics
• VTP configuration
• QoS
• Port mirroring

2.2 Given a scenario, install and configure a wireless network.

• WAP placement
• Antenna types
• Interference
• Frequencies
• Channels
• Wireless standards
• SSID (enable/disable)
• Compatibility (802.11 a/b/g/n)

2.3 Explain the purpose and properties of DHCP.

• Static vs. dynamic IP addressing
• Reservations
• Scopes
• Leases
• Options (DNS servers, suffixes)

2.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless problems.

• Interference
• Signal strength
• Configurations
• Incompatibilities
• Incorrect channel
• Latency
• Encryption type
• Bounce
• SSID mismatch
• Incorrect switch placement

2.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common router and switch problems.

• Switching loop
• Bad cables/improper cable types
• Port configuration
• VLAN assignment
• Mismatched MTU/MUT black hole
• Power failure
• Bad/missing routes
• Bad modules (SFPs, GBICs)
• Wrong subnet mask
• Wrong gateway
• Duplicate IP address
• Wrong DNS

2.6 Given a set of requirements, plan and implement a basic SOHO network.

• List of requirements
• Cable length
• Device types/requirements
• Environment limitations
• Equipment limitations
• Compatibility requirements