Cisco CCST Networking 100-150 study plan for networking fundamentals, addressing, media, infrastructure, diagnostics, and security basics.
Use this plan for a first pass through CCST Networking. The goal is not memorizing every acronym. The goal is to recognize network path, address, device, media, diagnostic, and security decisions quickly.
| Week | Focus | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standards and Concepts | explain network types, bandwidth vs throughput, common applications, and basic protocols |
| 2 | Addressing and Endpoints | recognize IP settings, subnet/prefix formats, media, connectors, wireless/cellular/wired differences |
| 3 | Infrastructure | follow diagrams, identify ports/status lights, distinguish switching/routing, and understand basic device access |
| 4 | Diagnostics and Security | run basic checks, interpret evidence, document tickets, explain firewalls and wireless security |
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the exam root and official Cisco page; build a glossary of network types and device roles. |
| 2 | Drill bandwidth, throughput, LAN/WAN/WLAN, cloud/on-prem, and common applications/protocols. |
| 3 | Practice IPv4/IPv6 recognition, private/public addressing, DNS, DHCP, ARP, NAT, and default gateway logic. |
| 4 | Review endpoints, copper, fiber, Wi-Fi, cellular, connectors, interference, and host connectivity checks. |
| 5 | Study switching, routing, ports, diagrams, status lights, and Cisco device access. |
| 6 | Practice troubleshooting sequence, ticket notes, ping, traceroute, address commands, packet capture, and show commands. |
| 7 | Use the cheat sheet, sample questions, and glossary for final review. |