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CCNA 2: Routers and Routing Basics v3.1 Instructor Guide – Module 3
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Module 3: Configuring a Router
Overview
When teaching Module 3, emphasize the empowerment that students will gain from the ability
to configure routers and the importance of familiarity with the IOS through extensive practice.
There are many tools available to teach IOS:
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The curriculum text and graphics are used to introduce command syntax and
context.
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The online command references are integrated.
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CiscoPedia is the IOS command reference in the form of a Windows help file. All
CCNA and CCNP commands are included.
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Integrated e-Labs provide guided practice of command syntax.
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Standalone e-SIMs provide more open-ended practice of CCNA 2-level router
configuration.
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Hands-on labs are integrated PDF files that should be the core of the learning
experience.
Module 3 Caution
Spend a lot of time on this module. Students have wanted to program routers since the first
day of CCNA 1. This module presents the core skills that the students will use to build all
Cisco device configurations. From this point in the CCNA 2 curriculum through the end of the
CCNA 4 curriculum, students may be deprived of the opportunity to learn about the IOS if the
student-to-equipment ratio is high. Only the local instructor can decide what mix of lab
equipment, group work, creative rotations, lab access, remote access through NetLabs or
other solutions, e-Labs, e-SIM, CiscoPedia, and other tools can be used to give students
adequate opportunities to learn IOS.
After completing this module, students should be able to perform the following tasks:
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Name a router
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Set passwords
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Examine
show
commands
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Configure a serial interface
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Configure an Ethernet interface
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Make changes to a router
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Save changes to a router