Hands on Cisco Packet Tracer: Setup a Hub and Spoke Network

Course Overview

• Course Title: Hands on Cisco Packet Tracer: Setup a Hub and Spoke Network
• Instructor: Dan Mill
• Target Audience:
  • Networking students
  • IT professionals
  • Aspiring network engineers
• Prerequisites:
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (helpful but not required)
  • A computer with Cisco Packet Tracer installed (free software download link provided in the course)
  • Willingness to learn through hands-on practice
  • No prior Cisco experience required, but familiarity with networking fundamentals can be beneficial

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Designing and building a Hub and Spoke network using Cisco Packet Tracer
  • Configuring switches and routers for proper connectivity
  • IP Addressing and Subnetting
  • Implementing essential network services like DHCP, NAT, and DNS
  • Troubleshooting and optimizing network performance
  • Simulating real-life business scenarios
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Understanding Hub-and-Spoke topology and its real-world applications
  • Configuring routers and establishing connectivity between remote sites
  • Implementing and verifying routing protocols
  • Troubleshooting common networking issues

Course Format

• Duration:
  • 2.5 hours on-demand video
• Format:
  • Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • Assignments
  • 5 articles
  • 17 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion