CCNAv7

SRWE Bridging Course Scope and Sequence

Last Updated December 10, 2019

Target Audience
The Cisco Networking Academy® CCNAv7 Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (SRWE) Bridging course is designed for
students who have or are currently taking CCNAv6 and will be taking the Cisco Certified Network Associate v2.0 (CCNA 200-301)
Certification Exam. This course covers new content not covered in CCNAv6 in the form of four modules: LAN Security Concepts,
Switch Security Configuration, WLAN Concepts, and WLAN Configuration. These module provide learners extensive opportunities for
hands-on practical experience and career skills development.

The curriculum is appropriate for learners at many education levels and types of institutions, including high schools, secondary schools,
universities, colleges, career and technical schools, and community centers.

Prerequisites
Students are required to have successfully completed the CCNAv6 Routing and Switching Essentials course prior to beginning the
SRWE Bridging course. Learners are also expected to have the following skills:

• High school reading level.

• Basic computer literacy

• Basic PC operating system navigation skills

• Basic internet usage skills

CCNAv7 Curriculum Description

In this curriculum, Cisco Networking Academy™ participants develop workforce readiness skills and build a foundation for success in
networking-related careers and degree programs. With the support of video and rich interactive media, participants learn, apply and
practice CCNA knowledge and skills through a series of in-depth hands-on experiences and simulated activities that reinforce their
learning.

CCNAv7 SRWE Bridging Course includes the following features:

● Each offering is comprised of multiple modules. Each module is comprised of topics.

● Modules emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and the practical application of skills.
● Each topic contains a Check Your Understanding interactive quiz, or some other way to assess understanding, such as a lab or
a Packet Tracer. These topic-level assessments are designed to tell learners if they have a good grasp of the topic content, or if
they need to review before continuing. Learners can ensure their level of understanding well before taking a graded quiz or
exam. Check Your Understanding quizzes do not affect the learner’s overall grade.
● Students learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for the Cisco CCNA exam, networking-
related degree programs, and entry-level networking careers.
● The language used to describe networking concepts is designed to be easily understood by learners at all levels and embedded
interactive activities help reinforce comprehension.

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 ● Assessments and practice activities are focused on specific competencies to increase retention and provide flexibility in the
learning path.
● Multimedia learning tools, including videos, games, and quizzes, address a variety of learning styles and help stimulate learning
and promote increased knowledge retention.
● Hands-on labs and Cisco® Packet Tracer simulation-based learning activities help students develop critical thinking and complex
problem-solving skills.
● Embedded assessments provide immediate feedback to support the evaluation of knowledge and acquired skills.
● Cisco Packet Tracer activities are designed for use with the latest version of Packet Tracer.

Lab Equipment Requirements

Current designs for lab topologies leverage equipment used in previous CCNAv6 and include options to utilize a 2 router + 2 switch + 1
wireless router physical equipment bundle described below. Labs with more complex topologies will rely on PT as a complementary
environment to be used in addition to the physical labs. Detailed equipment information, including descriptions and part numbers for the
equipment used in previous CCNAv6 is available in the CCNA Equipment List, which is located on the Cisco NetAcad Equipment
Information site (https://www.netacad.com/portal/resources/equipment-information).

Baseline Equipment Bundle:

• 2 x ISR4221/K9 Routers
• 2 x WS-C2960+24TC-L Catalyst switches
• 1 wireless router (generic brand) with WPA2 support
• Ethernet patch cables
• PCs - minimum system requirements
o CPU: Intel Pentium 4, 2.53 GHz or equivalent •
o OS: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 10, Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, macOS High Sierra and
Mojave •
o RAM: 4 GB
o Storage: 500 MB of free disk space
o Display resolution: 1024 x 768
o Language fonts supporting Unicode encoding (if viewing in languages other than English)
o Latest video card drivers and operating system updates
• Internet connection for lab and study PCs
• Optional equipment for connecting to a WLAN
o 1 printer or integrated printer/scanner/copier for the class to share
o Smartphones and tablets are desirable for use with the labs

Software:
• Cisco IOS versions:
o Routers: Version 15.0 or higher, IP Base feature set.
o Switches: Version 15.0 or higher, lanbaseK9 feature set.
• Packet Tracer v7.3
• Open-source server software:
o For various services and protocols, such as Telnet, SSH, HTTP, DHCP, FTP, TFTP, etc.
• Tera Term source SSH client software for lab PCs.
• Oracle VirtualBox, most recent version.
• Wireshark version 2.5 or higher.

CCNAv7 SRWE Bridging Course Outline

This bridging course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and
includes wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can
perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic
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WLAN.

Listed below are the current set of modules and their associated competencies outlined for this course. Each module is an integrated
unit of learning that consists of content, activities and assessments that target a specific set of competencies. The size of the module
will depend on the depth of knowledge and skill needed to master the competency. Some modules are considered foundational, in that
the artifacts presented, while not assessed, enable learning of concepts that are covered on the CCNA certification exam.

CCNAv7 SRWE Bridging Course Outline

CCNAv7: SRWE
Module Topic Objective

LAN Security Explain how vulnerabilities compromise LAN security.

Concepts

Endpoint Security Explain how to use endpoint security to mitigate attacks.

Access Control Explain how AAA and 802.1x are used to authenticate LAN
endpoints and devices.

Layer 2 Security Threats Identify Layer 2 vulnerabilities.

MAC Address Table Attack Explain how a MAC address table attack compromises LAN
security.

LAN Attacks Explain how LAN attacks compromise LAN security.

Module Topic Objective

Switch Security Implement switch security to mitigate LAN attacks.

Configuration

Implement Port Security Implement port security to mitigate MAC address table
attacks.

Mitigate VLAN Attacks Explain how to configure DTP and native VLAN to mitigate
VLAN attacks.

Mitigate DHCP Attacks Explain how to configure DHCP snooping to mitigate DHCP
attacks.

Mitigate ARP Attacks Explain how to configure ARP inspection to mitigate ARP
attacks.

Mitigate STP Attacks Explain how to configure Portfast and BPDU Guard to
mitigate STP attacks.

Module Topic Objective

WLAN Concepts Explain how WLANs enable network connectivity.

Introduction to Wireless Describe WLAN technology and standards.

Components of WLANs Describe the components of a WLAN infrastructure.

WLAN Operation Explain how wireless technology enables WLAN operation.

CAPWAP Operation Explain how a WLC uses CAPWAP to manage multiple APs.

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 Channel Management Describe channel management in a WLAN.

WLAN Threats Describe threats to WLANs.

Secure WLANs Describe WLAN security mechanisms.

Module Topic Objective

WLAN Configuration Implement a WLAN using a wireless router and WLC.

Remote Site WLAN Configure a WLAN to support a remote site.

Configuration

Configure a Basic WLC on the Configure a WLC WLAN to use the management interface
WLC and WPA2 PSK authentication.

Configure a WPA2 Enterprise Configure a WLC WLAN to use a VLAN interface, a DHCP
WLAN on the WLC server, and WPA2 Enterprise authentication.

Troubleshoot WLAN Issues Troubleshoot common wireless configuration issues.

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