After completing Cisco CCNA: Networks and Data Transfer, the user should be able to:

	Describe peer-to-peer communications between layers
	Describe the LLC and MAC sublayers and logical addressing
	Explain path determination and switching
	Explain routing protocols

Communication between Layers

	Data transfer between layers
	Network communication
	Encapsulating each layer
	The steps of data encapsulation

Connection and Data Flow

	Connection-oriented vs. connectionless
	Connection-oriented sessions
	Flow control
	Expectational acknowledgement system

The Data Link Layer

	The Data Link sublayers
	Addressing
	Resolving MAC addresses

Network Addressing

	Routing processes
	Exchanging path information
	Defining network addresses
	Addressing schemes

This course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to explore how a course topic applies to networks and data transfer
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Activities that allow users to apply concepts in an interactive questioning environment
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment

	Knowledge of network administration is helpful but not required
	Cisco CCNA: OSI Reference Model (SCOC01)

	Cisco CCNA: Local Area Networking (SCOC03)
	Cisco CCNA: Wide Area Networking (SCOC04)
	Cisco CCNA: Using a Router (SCOC05)
	Cisco CCNA: Introduction to IOS (SCOC06)
	Cisco CCNA: IOS Configuration (SCOC07)
	Cisco CCNA: Network Management (SCOC08)
	Cisco CCNA: Bridges and Switches (SCOC09)
	Cisco CCNA: TCP/IP Networking (SCOC10)
	Cisco CCNA: IP Addressing (SCOC11)
	Cisco CCNA: IP Routing (SCOC12)
	Cisco CCNA: IPX Networking (SCOC13)
	Cisco CCNA: Network Security and Control (SCOC14)
	Cisco CCNA: Additional Configurations (SCOC15)
	Cisco CCNA: Exam Preparation 1 (SCOC16)
	Cisco CCNA: Exam Preparation 2 (SCOC17)
	Cisco CCNA: Numbering Systems (SCOC18)

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