The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.
A CCNA certification from Cisco shows that you have a basic knowledge of networking in the small office/home office arena. You can install, configure, and operate a local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and dial access services for small (up to 100-node) networks using a variety of protocols.