CCNA1 ITN Module 2

Date Subject Lesson Plan
09/09/25 CCNA1

If you earn a 70% or higher on the CCNA1 Written Final Exam, you will be awarded CT2 college credit for your junior year. If you receive a 70% or better on the CCNA2 Written Final, you will receive even more college credit. You also must not be absent more than 9 days to qualify.

Link: Module 2 Reading Organizer

Discussion: What's Module 2 about?

Discussion: Module 2 Tour

Read: 2.0.1 Why should I take this module?

Read: 2.0.2 What will I learn to do in this module?

Activity: Distribute spiral-bound notebooks

Read: 2.1.1 Operating Systems

Read: 2.1.2 GUI

Read: 2.1.3 Purpose of an OS

Read: 2.1.4 Access Methods
Video: Cisco IOS Access Methods (6:01)

Read: 2.1.5 Terminal Emulation Programs
Video: Find out why you need a terminal emulator with Cisco gear (4:27)

Activity: Download/install TeraTerm and create desktop shortcut

Assignment: Module 2 Reading Organizer questions 1-10

  A+

Read: 1.2.3.1 What is a CPU (know the difference between a PGA and LGA)
Video: See How a CPU Works (19:59)

Read: 1.2.3.2 Cooling Systems
Video: YouTube: Professor Messer: CPU Cooling (5:51)

Activity: 1.2.3.3 Check Your Understanding - CPUs and Cooling Systems

1.2.4 Check Your Understanding - CPUs and Cooling Systems

Video: Professor Messer A+ Training Course (14:12)

Link: Professer Messer: Full list of videos

Video: Different Kinds of Memory as Fast As Possible (5:53)

Read: 1.2.5.1 Types of Memory

Read: 1.2.5.2 Types of ROM (know the four types)

Read: 1.2.5.3 Types of RAM (know the difference)

Video: LearnKey: Domain 3: RAM (8:35)
Assignment: LearnKey Worksheet: RAM Types and Channels

Assignment: RAM Types and Channels worksheet (pg. 53)

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Gradebook access

Work Smart! - Write down commands in your spiral-wire notebook as you learn them. Do not depend on your memory. You will be able to use your notebook on labs including the final lab.

Discussion: Binary Math - IPv4 Address Classes & ANDing pgs. 10 (15 minutes)

Video: Keith Barker: Find out why you need a terminal emulator with Cisco gear (4:27)

Review:
a. In-band vs. Out-of-band access methods.
b. What is a dumb terminal
c. What is the difference between a terminal and a monitor?

Activity: Check Your Understanding - Cisco IOS Access

Review: 2.1 Device access methods (In-band vs. Out-of-band)

Read: 2.2.1 Primary Command Modes

(Follow along below using 2960 Switch in Packet Tracer)

Discussion: 2.2.2 Configuration Mode and Subconfiguration Modes

Embedded Video: 2.2.3 IOS CLI Primary Command Modes (2:33)

Read: 2.2.4 Navigate Between IOS Modes

Video: 2.2.5 - Navigate Between IOS Modes (3:52)

Read: 2.2.6 A Note About Syntax Checker Activities['

Activity: Syntax Checker - Navigate Between IOS Modes

Assignment: Module 2 Reading Organizer questions 11-25

  A+ Hardware

(Repeat) Video: LearnKey: Domain 3: RAM (8:35)

Link: Power Supply Calculator

Read: 1.2.5.4 Memory Modules
Video: Professor Messer: Overview of Memory (7:50)

Video: Kingston DDR4 Overview

Review: Memory
Read: 1.2.5.5 Single-Sided, Double-Sided, and Multi-channel

Read: 1.2.5.6 Cache Memory

Read: 1.2.5.7 Memory Errors

Activity: 1.2.6 Check Your Understanding - Memory

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Activity: 2.2.8 Check Your Understanding - IOS Navigation

Review Video: CBTNugg 100-101 #08: "Configuring a Cisco Device - Programs and Console Connections (29:56)

Start Module 2, Section 3 - The Command Structure

Read: 2.3.1 Basic IOS Command Structure

Read: 2.3.2 IOS Command Syntax Check

Read: 2.3.3 IOS Help Features

Embedded Video: 2.1.4.3 IOS Help Features (4:02)

Read: 2.3.5 Hot Keys and Shortcuts

Embedded Video: 2.3.6 Hot Keys and Shortcuts (6:01)

Learning Goal: Learn different help features, hotkeys, and shortcuts.

PT: 2.3.7 Navigating the IOS

Assignment: Module 2 Reading Organizer questions 26-31

  A+ Hardware

Review Video: YouTube: Professor Messer: Motherboard Chipsets (6:43)

Read: 1.2.7.1 Adapter Cards
Video: Professor Messer: Expansion Cards (4:54)

Read: 1.2.7.2 Other Adapter Cards

Read: 1.2.7.3 Expansion Slots

Read: 1.2.7.4 PCIe Versions

Activity: 1.2.7.5 Check Your Understanding - Adapter Cards and Expansion Slots

Read: 1.2.8.1 Types of Storage Devices
Video: Professor Messer: Storage Devices (9:21)

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Note:
The console cables are already attached to the PCs. Please do not remove them.
When you are done with the lab I have to inital it. When done, turn-off power to the networking rack.

Video: YouTube: Cisco IOS for Beginners - Part 1 (10:36)
Video: YouTube: Cisco IOS for Beginners - Part 2 (11:50)

Lab: 2.3.8 Navigate the IOS by Using Tera Term for Console Connectivity (Do Optional USB console cable section. Driver for USB console on CNA drive).

http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/release.html?mdfid=282774238&flowid=714&softwareid=282855122&release=3.1&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest

INSTALL USB DRIVER BEFORE INSTALLING USB CABLE!!

  A+

Read: 1.2.8.2 Storage Device Interfaces
Video: Professor Messer: PATA Drive Cables (3:49)
Video: Professor Messer: SATA Drive Cables (2:33)

Read: 1.2.8.3 Magnetic Media Storage

Read: 1.2.8.4 Semiconductor Storage

Activity: 1.2.8.5 Check Your Understanding - Data Storage Devices

Video: LearnKey: Domain 3, Section 3.4 Hard Drives and Solid State Drives (9:05)
Assignment: LearnKey Worksheet: Hard Drives & Solid State Drives

Read: 1.2.9.1 Types of Optical Storage Devices

Activity: 1.2.9.2 Check Your Understanding - Types of Optical Media

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Review Module 1 Test. Earn 5 points by correcting your errors.

Activity: Draw Your Concept of the Internet Now

Activity: Open a console connection to a 2960 switch. Have your spiral-bound notebook open to record commands that you will learn today.

Read: 2.4.1 Device Names

Read: 2.4.2 Password Guidlines

Read: 2.4.3 Configure Passwords

Read: 2.4.4 Encrypt Passwords
Link: http://password-decrypt.com/

Read 2.4.5 Banner Messages

Video: 2.4.6 Secure Administrative Access to a Switch (6:56)

Activity: 2.4.7 Syntax Checker - Basic Device Configuration

Activity: 2.4.8 Check Your Understanding - Basic Device Configuration

Assignment: Module 2 Reading Organizer questions 32-41

  A+ Hardware

Video: Domain 3: Removable Storage
Assignment: LearnKey Worksheet: Removable Storage

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Review basic 2960 configs: Hostname, passwords, encrypt passwords, banner configurations in Packet Tracer. Show me when completed.

Start Module 2, Section 5 - Save Configurations

Read: 2.5.1 Configuration Files

Read: 2.5.2 Alter the Running Configuration

Embedded Video: 2.5.3 Alter the Running Configuration

Read: 2.5.4 Capture Configuration to a Text File

Assignment: Module 2 Reading Organizer questions 42-51

Homework: Practice at home if needed! Do not get behind!! Practice makes perfect!

  A+

Video: LearnKey Domain 3: Basic Cable Types (25:53)
Assignment: LearnKey Worksheet: Network Cables

Review: 1.2.10.1 Video Ports and Cables

Read: 1.2.10.2 Other Ports and Cables

Read: 1.2.10.3 Adapters and Converters
Video: Professor Messer: Adapters and Converters (6:27)

Activity: 1.2.10.4 Check Your Understanding - Ports, Cables, and Adapters

Review: 1.2.11.1 The Original Input Devices

Video: Professor Messer: An Overview of Input and Output Devices (2:56)

Read: 1.2.11.2 New Input Devices

Read: 1.2.11.3 More New Input Devices
Video: Professor Messer: An Overview of PC Input Devices (7:39)

Read: 1.2.11.4 Most Recent Input Devices

Activity: 1.2.12 Check Your Understanding: Input Devices

Video: KVM Switch (10:28)
Server Rack - What is a KVM Switch?

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Video: CBTNugg 10: "Working with the Cisco IOS" (38:14)

PT: 2.5.5 Configure Initial Switch Settings
**Walk through with students

Start: Module 2, Section 6 - Ports and Addresses

Read: 2.6.1 IP Addresses

Read: 2.6.2 Interfaces and Ports

Activity: Check Your Understanding - Ports and Addresses

Start Module 2, Section 7 - Configure IP Addressing

Read: 2.7.1 Manual IP Address Configuration for End Devices

Read: 2.7.2 Automatic IP Address Configuration for End Devices

Activity: Syntax Checker - Verify Windows PC IP Configuration

Assignment: Module 2 Reading Organizer questions 52-59

  A+

Read: 1.2.13.1 What are Output Devices?

Read: 1.2.13.2 Monitors and Projectors

Read: 1.2.13.3 VR and AR Headsets
Video: What are Virtual and Augmented Realities? (7:32)

Read: 1.2.13.4 Printers

Read: 1.2.13.5 Speakers and Headphones

Activity: 1.2.13.6 Check Your Understanding - Visual and Auditory Output Device Characteristics

Start Chapter 1, Section 3 - Computer Disassembly

Embedded Video: 1.3.1.1 Video Explanation - Technician's Toolkit (3:28)

Activity: 1.3.1.2 Check Your Understanding - Technician’s Toolkit

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Resource: Password info sheet

PT: 2.7.6 Implement Basic Connectivity - You'll need to use your spiral-bound notebook (30 min)

Start Module 2, Section 8 - Verify Connectivity

Video Activity: 2.8.1 Video Activity - Test the Interface Assignment (4:36)

Video Activity: 2.8.2 Video Activity - Test End-to-End Connectivity

Start Module 2, Section 9 - Module Practice and Quiz

PT: 2.9.1 Basic Switch and End Device Configuration

Assignment: Module 2 Reading Organizer questions 60-67

  A+

Embedded Video: 1.3.2.2 Video Demonstration – Computer Disassembly (11:26)

Before disassembling computer, record the following on the computer repair form:
1. Boot the computer
2. Record Operating System Type
3. Amount of storage
4. Amount of RAM

Activity: Distribute wrist straps, go over repair station use, select computers.

Lab: 1.3.2.3 Disassemble a Computer

Study: Chapter 1 Test

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UTI Presentation: 10:00

Lab: 2.9.2 Basic Switch and End Device Configuration (Walk thru with students)
Note: (Make sure any default gateway address is removed from host's IP property box.)

  A+ Hardware

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Note: Once I collect an assignment and return it to students it's too late to turn the work in!!!

Activity: Clean up the lab equipment

Optional: Read/Study: Cisco Official Cert Guide, Vol. 1, Chapter 4: Using the Command-Line Interface

Read: 2.9.3 What did I learn in this module?

Activity: 2.9.4 Module Quiz - Basic Switch and End Device Configuration

Review Video: Jason Johnson CCNA1, Module 2 Part 1 (17:47)
Review Video: Jason Johnson CCNA1, Module 2 Part 2 (17:40)

Test: Module 2

Upon taking the unit test, no more late work for that unit will be accepted except for those that had an excused absence.

Start Module 3

  A+ Hardware

Lab: 1.3.2.1 Safety

Review: On your own: Online quiz Chapter 1

Lab: 1.3.2.3 Disassemble a Computer (Do not remove motherboard or CPU yet!!)

Study: Chapter 1 Test

Lab: 1.3.2.2 Disassemble a Computer (Do not remove motherboard or CPU yet!!)
Note: I will need to see and sign off your lab packet before you turn it in.

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