31 Days Before your Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking 100-150 Exam

Day 31: Networking Models 1
CCST Networking Exam Topic 1
Key Topics 1
The OSI and TCP/IP Models 1
Study Resources 4
Day 30: TCP/IP Layer Functions 5
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 5
Key Topics 5
The TCP/IP Application Layer 5
The TCP/IP Transport Layer 5
The TCP/IP Internet Layer 6
The TCP/IP Network Access Layer 7
Study Resources 8
Day 29: Data Encapsulation 9
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 9
Key Topics 9
Data Encapsulation Summary 9
Encapsulating in Tunnels 10
Study Resources 11
Day 28: Measuring Network Performance 13
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 13
Key Topics 13
Bandwidth, Throughput, and Goodput 13
Sources of Delay 15
Speed Tests 16
Study Resources 20
Day 27: Network Topologies 21
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 21
Key Topics 21
LANs and WANs 21
Topology Variations 26
Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) 26
SOHO Routers 27
Hierarchical Campus Design 27
Study Resources 29
Day 26: Cloud Computing 31
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 31
Key Topics 31
On-Premises Computing 31
Cloud Computing 32
Cloud Computing Services 33
Server Virtualization 34
Study Resources 36
Day 25: Transport Protocols 37
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 37
Key Topics 37
TCP and UDP 37
Study Resources 42
Day 24: FTP, NTP, and ICMP 43
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 43
Key Topics 43
File Transfer Protocols 43
NTP 46
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) 48
Study Resources 53
Day 23: HTTP, DHCP, and DNS 55
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 55
Key Topics 55
HTTP 55
DHCP 57
DNS Operation 61
Study Resources 62
Day 22: Private Addressing and NAT 63
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 63
Key Topics 63
Private Addressing 63
Reserved Addresses 63
NAT Concepts 64
Study Resources 68
Day 21: IPv4 Addressing 69
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 69
Key Topics 69
IPv4 Addressing 69
Subnetting in Four Steps 72
Study Resources 76
Day 20: IPv6 Addressing 77
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 77
Key Topics 77
Overview and Benefits of IPv6 77
The IPv6 Protocol 78
IPv6 Address Types 79
Representing the IPv6 Address 88
Migration to IPv6 89
Study Resources 90
Day 19: Cables and Connectors 91
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 91
Key Topics 91
Network Media Forms and Standards 91
Copper Cabling 93
UTP Cabling Standards and Connectors 96
Fiber-Optic Cabling 98
Study Resources 104
Day 18: Wireless Technologies 105
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 105
Key Topics 105
Wi-Fi 105
Cellular Networks 110
Study Resources 112
Day 17: Endpoint Devices 113
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 113
Key Topics 113
Hosts 113
Mobile Devices 116
Internet of Things 117
Study Resources 119
Day 16: Configure PC and Mobile Access 121
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 121
Key Topics 121
Windows 121
Linux 129
Finding Your Public IP Address 132
macOS 132
Mobile Devices 134
Study Resources 138
Day 15: Device Status Lights 139
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 139
Key Topics 139
Cisco Device Link Lights 139
Study Resources 141
Day 14: Connecting Cables 143
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 143
Key Topics 143
Networking Icons 143
Switches 143
Physical and Logical Topologies 146
Topology Examples 147
Cable Management 149
Study Resources 150
Day 13: Device Ports 151
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 151
Key Topics 151
Cisco 4461 ISR Ports 151
Study Resources 154
Day 12: Routing Concepts 155
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 155
Key Topics 155
Packet Forwarding 155
Routing Methods 157
Classifying Dynamic Routing Protocols 158
Dynamic Routing Metrics 160
Administrative Distance 161
IGP Comparison Summary 163
Routing Loop Prevention 163
Link-State Routing Protocol Features 164
Study Resources 167
Day 11: Switching Concepts 169
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 169
Key Topics 169
Evolution to Switching 169
Switching Logic 170
Collision and Broadcast Domains 171
Frame Forwarding 171
VLAN Concepts 172
Study Resources 175
Day 10: Troubleshooting and Help Desks 177
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 177
Key Topics 177
Troubleshooting Methodology Overview 177
Help Desks 180
Study Resources 183
Day 9: Wireshark 185
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 185
Key Topics 185
Wireshark Overview 185
Wireshark Packet Capture 186
Save a Packet Capture 187
Open a Packet Capture 189
Study Resources 189
Day 8: Diagnostic Commands 191
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 191
Key Topics 191
IP Diagnostic Commands 191
The ping Command 197
The tracert Command 201
The nslookup Command 203
Study Resources 204
Day 7: Device Management 205
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 205
Key Topics 205
Remote Access 205
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 207
Terminal Emulators 208
Consoles 209
Network Management Systems 210
Network Cloud Management Using Meraki 211
Study Resources 213
Day 6: Show Commands 215
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 215
Key Topics 215
Cisco IOS Help Facility 215
Command Auto-Complete 216
Privilege Levels 216
Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) 218
Common show Commands 219
Study Resources 226
Day 5: Firewalls 227
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 227
Key Topics 227
Firewall Devices 227
Host-Based Firewalls 231
Study Resources 233
Day 4: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks 235
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 235
Key Topics 235
Security Fundamentals 235
Network Attacks 239
Study Resources 243
Day 3: Security Protocols and Practices 245
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 245
Key Topics 245
Security Fundamentals 245
Access Control 249
Identity Stores 251
Security Program 251
Study Resources 252
Day 2: Secure Wireless Access 253
CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 253
Key Topics 253
Wireless Attacks and Security 253
Home Router Configuration 258
Study Resources 266
Day 1: Review and Practice 267
Configure a Home Network 267
Exam Day 269
Post-Exam Information 271
CCST Networking Countdown Calendar 273

Exam Checklist 275