After completing Cisco CCNA: Using a Router, the user should be able to:

	Define routes and routing
	Explain the function and limitations of distance vector routing
	Explain the function and limitations of link state routing
	Implement a hybrid routing solution
	Describe the function and operation of a router

Routing

	The routing process
	Packet switching
	Routed vs. routing
	Static routes
	Default routes
	Dynamic routes
	Metrics

Distance Vector Routing

	Convergence
	Distance and direction
	Routing loops
	Routing loop solutions

Link State Routing

	Shortest path first
	Resources and network changes
	LSP updates
	Balanced hybrid

Understanding Routers

	Autonomous systems
	Internal components
	Other router elements

This course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to explore how a course topic applies to routers
	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: Networks and Data Transfer (SCOC02)
	Cisco CCNA: Local Area Networking (SCOC03)
	Cisco CCNA: Wide Area Networking (SCOC04)

	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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