LinITX MikroTik Certified Network Associate - MTCNA Training Course

MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA)

The Course:

The MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) training is a three-day training course which covers the basics for those that are new to MikroTik RouterOS (or are struggling to understand it!) and concentrates on the basics of setting up a MikroTik device. Subjects covered include installing and upgrading the RouterOS, first login to the RouterOS using WinBox/WebFig and CLI, creating a simple network, static IP addressing and routing, creating a DHCP server and client, firewall filters and NAT rules, simple VPN Tunnels, Simple queues and PCQ queues for bandwidth control, wireless networks including bridging interfaces and setting up a PPPoE service. This course contains many practical labs to enable students to put the theory in to practice. 

The MTCNA training course aims to make participants familiar with RouterOS software and RouterBOARD products and equip participants with the skills to configure, manage, do basic troubleshooting of a MikroTik router and provide basic services to clients. 

The MTCNA training course is constantly being updated and refreshed using the latest syllabus from MikroTik plus loads of other extra very useful topics. It will provide you with the skills to configure a MikroTik RouterOS RouterBoard as a dedicated router, a bandwidth manager, a secure firewall appliance, a simple wireless access point or a transparent Layer 2 point to point wireless link, a VPN Server and VPN Client etc.

Subjects covered in this course include:

Module 1: Introduction

• About MikroTik
• What is RouterOS
• What is RouterBOARD
• First time accessing the router: WinBox and MAC-WinBox WebFig and Quick Set
• RouterOS command line interface (CLI)
• Initial configuration (Internet access)
• Upgrading RouterOS
• Router identity
• Manage RouterOS logins
• Manage RouterOS services
• Managing configuration backups
• Resetting a RouterOS device
• RouterOS license levels
• Sources of additional information

Module 2: DHCP

• DHCP server and client
• Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

Module 3: Bridging

• Bridging overview
• Bridge wireless networks

Module 4: Routing

• Routing overview
• Static routing

Module 5: Wireless

• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Concepts
• Setup a simple wireless link
• Access Point configuration
• Station configuration
• Wireless Security and Encryption
• Access List
• Connect List
• Monitoring Tools

Module 6: Firewall

• Firewall principles
• Firewall Filter in action
• Basic Address-List
• Source NAT
• Destination NAT
• FastTrack

Module 7: QoS

• Simple Queue
• One Simple queue for the whole network (PCQ)

Module 8: Tunnels

• PPP settings
• IP pool
• PPPoE client
• PPPoE server
• Point-to-point addresses
• PPTP client and PPTP server (Quick Set)
• SSTP client

Module 9: Misc

• RouterOS tools
• E-mail
• Netwatch
• Ping
• Traceroute
• Profiler (CPU load)
• Monitoring
• Interface traffic monitor
• Torch
• Graphs
• SNMP
• Contacting support@mikrotik.com
• supout.rif, autosupout.rif and viewer
• System logs, enabling debug logs

This MTCNA course has been updated to exceed the requirements of MikroTik's March 2016 course syllabus content available to read here... http://www.mikrotik.com/pdf/MTCNA_Outline.pdf

The MTCNA Qualification:

The MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) qualification is issued upon passing the MTCNA online examination, it is not available unless invigilated by an approved Mikrotik Trainer. In order to take the examination MikroTik require the full attendance of an official training course delivered by an approved Mikrotik Trainer. The training delivery and material used by Trainers is checked by Mikrotik to ensure a high standard is maintained and therefore the student can be assured that the qualification is of worth to any potential employer. The training material is updated as each RouterOS version is updated and therefore the MTCNA qualification is only valid for a period of three years from date of issue.

Q. Do I really need to attend a MikroTik course, can't I just learn it all for yourself?

A. Sure, of course you can - if you really have the time to learn the complexities of the MikroTik RouterOS which involves a steep learning curve. So, yes, you could just try to figure it all out for yourself but it is our belief you would benefit more greatly by attending one of our training courses instead. You will not only learn from the trainer's own personal experiences, be provided with quality training materials that you can refer to later, and walk away with gained knowledge that you can immediately use in your workplace when you return. We think it is a tremendous investment and money very well spent.

Intended Target Audience:

This course is aimed at network administrators, integrators, Technical Managers, IT consultants and other technical users who already use or would like to start using Mikrotik RouterOS. It is also a good introduction to routing and firewall systems, especially in a wireless ISP environment. It is not suitable for those with no prior TCP/IP knowledge!

Student Prerequisites:

• An understanding of TCP/IP and the difference between a Layer2 and a Layer3 network
• An understanding of IPv4 Subnetting
• An understanding of the OSI Model
• Before attendance on MTCNA, it is suggested that you take the MikroTik "Example Test" which covers basic networking knowledge prerequisites not covered by the course. This can be found in your MikroTik Account.
• Laptop with WiFi and Ethernet ports. If laptop is non-windows based (e.g. OSX, Linux), then Winbox must be pre installed and working before arrival.
• 2 x CAT5 cables, min length 2m each
• If the student is wishing to take the examination, then *Photo ID will be required to prove identity before taking the exam.

*Acceptable types of ID are equal to that required for professional or government controlled exams. E.g. Passport, Photo Driving Licence, National ID Card.

Timetable:

1st Day: 09:00 - 17:00
2nd Day: 09:00 - 17:00
Last Day: 09:00 - 16:00
15 minute Breaks: 10:30 and 15:00
30 min Lunch: 12:30

On the last day there is an optional exam which runs for 1 hour.

What is included?

• 3 days of training.
• You get to keep the MikroTik hAP AC Lite Router used on the course!
• Training manual
  
• Free MikroTik RouterOS Level 4 License on passing examination
• MikroTik Mug for any exam score above 80%
• The exam - (if required)