CCNA1 ITN Chapter 17 - Build a Small Network

This last module will give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned in this class. Networking is a hands-on skill that must be mastered through practice. Although not for everyone, networking can be an excellent career choice for those with the knowledge and skills to solve problems and keep networks operating optimally.

PT: 4.5.6 Skills Integration Challenge - Be sure to fill out addressing table accurately
.pka is located in CNA drive, CCNA1, Module 17. Please download file before starting.

Link: Module 17 Reading Organizer

Start Module 17 - Build a Small Network

Read: 17.0.1 Why should I take this module?

Read: 17.0.2 What will I learn to do in this module?

Start Module 17, Section 1 - Devices in a Small Network

Video: CBTNugg: Network+ #11: Network Installation and Configuration (20:58)

Read: 17.1.1 Small Network Topologies

Read: 17.1.2 Device Selection for a Small Network

Read: 17.1.3 IP Addressing for a Small Network

Read: 17.1.4 Redundancy in a Small Network

Read: 17.1.5 Traffic Management

Activity: 17.1.6 Check Your Understanding - Devices in a Small Network

Assignment: Module 17 Study Guide 1-10

None today

Start Module 17, Section 2 - Small Network Applications and Protocols

Video: CBTNugg: Net+ #29: Software Tools for Troubleshooting (39:23)

Read: 17.2.1 Common Applications

Read: 17.2.2 Common Protocols

Read: 17.2.3 Voice and Video Applications
Link: Cisco Business Edition 4000 Series

Activity: 17.2.4 Check Your Understanding - Small Network Applications and Protocols

Start Module 17, Section 3 - Scale to Larger Networks

Read: 17.3.1 Small Network Growth

Read: 17.3.2 Protocol Analysis
Video: Professor Messer: Protocol Analyzers (1:38)

Read: 17.3.3 Employee Network Utilization

Activity: 17.3.4 Check Your Understanding - Scale to Larger Networks

Start Module 17, Section 4 - Verify Connectivity

Read: 17.4.1 Verify Connectivity with Ping
Video: WendellOdem: Unlocking Host Ping (23:41)

Read: 17.4.2 Extended Ping
Video: WendellOdem: Extended Ping (21:20)

Read: 17.4.3 Verify Connectivity with Traceroute
Video: CertBros: Traceroute (12:03)

Read: 17.4.4 Extended Traceroute

Read: 17.4.5 Network Baseline

Lab: 17.4.6 Test Network Latency with Ping and Traceroute (45 min)
Note: You must type out the entire path to write the text file. i.e. C:/users/tmoore/cisco.txt

Assignment: Module 17 Study Guide 11-30

Warning!! Certification testing candidate under 18 years old: During check-in, parent/guardian must present their own ID and give consent for candidate to be recorded. Candidate must also present government issued ID if they have one, or student ID if they do not have one.

Start Module 17, Setion 5 - Host and IOS Commands

Read: 17.5.1 IP Configuration on a Windows Host

Read: 17.5.2 IP Configuration on a Linux Host

Read: 17.5.3 IP Configuration on a macOS Host
Video: NetSmarts How-To: Set a Static IP Address on Mac OS X (2:16)

Read: 17.5.4 The arp Command

Read: 17.5.5 Common show Commands Revisited

Read: 17.5.6 The show cdp neighbors Command

Read: 17.5.7 The show ip interface brief Command

Video: 17.5.8 The show version Command (5:36)

PT: 17.5.9 Interpret show Command Output (45 minutes)

Start Module 17, Section 6 - Troubleshooting Methodologies
Video: Professor Messer: Network Troubleshooting Methodology (10:26)

Read: 17.6.1 Basic Troubleshooting Approaches

Read: 17.6.2 Resolve or Escalate?
Video: What does IT Support do? | Different escalation levels (13:15)

Read: 17.6.3 The debug Command
Video: Debugging in CCNA (13:04)

Read: 17.6.4 The terminal monitor Command

Activity: 17.6.5 Check Your Understanding - Troubleshooting Methodologies

Please don't look up for answers online. These activities were prepared to help you grasp and understand the technology. If you choose to take shortcuts you really need to rethink this career choice. If you don't love technology and want to learn it then it's perhaps time to step away.

Assignment: Module 17 Study Guide 31-56

Video: Network Chuck: If I Had To Start Over, Which IT Path Would I Take? (1:10:52)

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Start Module 17, Section 7 - Troubleshooting Scenarios

Read: 17.7.1 Duplex Operation and Mismatch Issues
Video: Rick Graziani: Ethernet: Negotiating Speed and Duplex (8:10)

Read: 17.7.2 IP Addressing Issues on IOS Devices

Read: 17.7.3 IP Addressing Issues on End Devices
Video: Professor Messer: Troubleshooting Subnet Masks and Gateways (4:29)

Read: 17.7.4 Default Gateway Issues
Video: danscourses: When do you need a default gateway? (4:24)

Read: 17.7.5 Troubleshooting DNS Issues
Video: Professor Messer: Troubleshooting DNS (4:05)

PT: 17.7.6 Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues (45 minutes)

Assignment: Module 17 Study Guide 57-70 (finish)

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Activity: Basketball Signup

Video: Professor Messer: Common Network Ports (9:53)

Optional Video: Buying a CompTIA Voucher & Scheduling a Pearson Vue Exam (20:49)

If you don't pass the exam the first attempt, you can purchase a voucher from me before June 4th, 2025. Bring in a credit card to purchase. Cost of the voucher this year (2025) is $173.00. The vouchers expire in 12 months.

PT: 17.7.7 Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues - (30 min)

Start Module 17, Section 8 - Module Practice and Quiz

Optional Video: Visio Tutorial (1:42:00)

Video: Creating Network and Rack Diagrams with Microsoft Visio 2013 (13:47)

Lab: 17.8.1 Design and Build a Small Business Network

• First do the network design to specs, show IP address scheme in Visio and print. Use 192.168.10.0/24 address to subnet.
• Second, create prototype network in Packet Tracer. Ping, label device host names and subnets, and print.
• Third, fully configure devices and test in physical equipment and print out config files. Show me your pings.

Activity: Practice Final Exam Chapters 1-9

Assignment: LearnKey: 220-1101 Domain 4, Lesson 1 pgs. 82
Assignment: LearnKey: 220-1101 Domain 4, Lesson 2 pgs. 83-85
Assignment: LearnKey: 220-1101 Domain 5, Lesson 1 pgs. 86-90
Assignment: LearnKey: 220-1101 Domain 5, Lesson 2 pgs. 91-95

Return any borrowed equipment or books!!

Activity: Get binders ready for grading please

Discussion: Technical Employability Grading Scale

Read: 17.8.4 What did I learn in this module?

Activity: 17.8.5 Module Quiz - Build a Small Network

Video: Jason Johnson: ITN Chapter 17 (32:06)

Practice Quiz: 17.8.5 Build a Small Network

Test: Module 17

Finish Lab: 17.8.1 Design and Build a Small Business Network

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PT: 17.8.2 Packet Tracer - Skills Integration Challenge (60 min) NO PHONES!!

PT: 17.8.3 Troubleshooting Challenge (20 min)

Homework: Practice Final Exam

Final Exam Tomorrow!!

Video: What are Sticky Keys? (1:31)

Review Video: Motherboard Form Factor (6:51)
Review Video: RAID (7:19)

Link: 220-1101 Objectives, SLP

PT: 5.3.2.8 Examine the ARP Table the .pka file is in the CNA drive, CCNA1 - Module 17

Activity goal: Open Ubuntu VM and change the static IP address (30 minutes)
Follow along: Video: How to setup a Static IP Address in Linux using Netplan (10:40)