Network Engineer

The Desi Networker — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:47:02 +0000

This is The Desi Networker, who is choosing to Network Engineer, this is my first journey towards that ...

one of the best way to prove someone ur skilled in netwroking.so i too started

Step 1:- CCNA ( where u learn basic networking with practically implementing main concepts like Switching and Routing).
Step 2:- CCNP Encor (Advanced certificate of ccna (going indepth of ccna topics) u can directly eligible for this certificate without CCNA. ( Where im completed my masters and searching for jobs, with 5+ experience, so im directly jumping to this certificate. but here we are starting from basics, ccna topics and ccnp encor. im also learning stage lets start together.)

and there are many certifications to prove your skilled by choice is this

taruvata a certificate cheyalo naku theledu guys 😆.ur suggestions are welcome.

i decided to give CCNP Encor on March 2nd So lets start as soon as possible.

i decided to learn from (kevin wallace) from Linkedin learning.

CCNA :- https://www.linkedin.com/learning/cisco-certified-network-associate-ccna-v1-1-200-301-cert-prep/diving-into-the-course?resume=false ( musalodi kani chala fast ga cheptadu guys so each every word imp a chusukondi ).
CCNP :- https://www.linkedin.com/learning/cisco-ccnp-enterprise-encor-v1-1-350-401-cert-prep/welcome-to-encor-part-1

Once i finish this by March 2nd , i'll start my job hunting.friend 😎

So Start CCNA,

CCNA Syllabus (u can check on Cisco Website🤷).

my ccna syllabus.

Basic Networking (OSI layer Masteru).
Layer 2 - Data link Layer
* Switching (MAC Address Table)
* Vlans
* trunking
* STP
* EtherChannel
* Layer 2 troubleshooting.
Layer 3 - Network layer
* Subnetting + gateways
* Inter-VLAN routing (SVI + router-on-stick concepts)
* Static routing + default route
* OSPF
* NAT/PAT
* ACL basics
* few protocols(DHCP,DNS,...)
* Layer 3 troubleshooting.
Wireless Networks and Conf
QoS (Quality of services).
Treats and Defences
SDN (Software - Defined Networking).

the end buddy , lets start ...

so first download Cisco Packet Tracer Application to play 🏏.

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