What should I study in CCNA?

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What should I study in CCNA?

kabir555
To prepare for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) exam (currently exam code: 200-301), you should focus on the core areas Cisco outlines in their official exam blueprint.

Here's a detailed list of topics you should study:


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🧠 1. Network Fundamentals (20%)
OSI and TCP/IP models

IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting

Types of networks: LAN, WAN, WLAN, etc.

Cabling and interface types (Ethernet, fiber, etc.)

Switching concepts and MAC addressing

🔄 2. Network Access (20%)
Ethernet switching

VLANs and trunking (802.1Q)

Inter-VLAN routing

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

Wireless LAN concepts and components

Switch port security

🌐 3. IP Connectivity (25%)
Routing concepts (static and dynamic)

IPv4 and IPv6 routing

OSPFv2 (single-area)

First-hop redundancy (e.g., HSRP basics)
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🔐 4. IP Services (10%)
DHCP (IPv4 and IPv6)

NAT (Static, PAT)

NTP (Network Time Protocol)

DNS functions

QoS basics

SNMP (overview only)

🛡️ 5. Security Fundamentals (15%)
Basic device security: passwords, SSH, ACLs

Secure access to devices (console, VTY, etc.)

Port security and mitigation techniques

Wireless security (WPA2, SSID, etc.)

⚙️ 6. Automation and Programmability (10%)
Introduction to controllers and APIs

REST APIs and JSON

Configuration management tools (like Ansible – concepts only)

Cisco DNA Center basics

Comparison of traditional vs. controller-based networking


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