Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (CCNA 2) (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The course covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices and resolve common issues with protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Recommended preparation: CCNA: Introduction to Networks or having equivalent knowledge.

Accomplishment methods

Cisco Network Academy English materials and exercises online

Content

• Configure VLANs and Inter-VLAN routing applying security best practices.
• Troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing on Layer 3 devices.
• Configure redundancy on a switched network using STP and EtherChannel.
• Troubleshoot EtherChannel on switched networks.
• Explain how to support available and reliable networks using dynamic addressing and first-hop redundancy protocols.
• Configure dynamic address allocation in IPv6 networks.
• Configure WLANs using a WLC and L2 security best practices.
• Configure switch security to mitigate LAN attacks.
• Configure IPv4 and IPv6 static routing on routers.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to describe the architectures and aspects related to the design, protection, operation and troubleshooting of corporate networks. The student knows the factors necessary for the implementation of a company's data network and knows the structure and operation of routers and switches.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to implement the information network design of a small or medium-sized organization / company. The student is able to build a data network for business use and define the basic settings of routers and switches.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can independently design and implement a data network of a medium-sized organization / company, taking into account the requirements of data security and high availability regarding the settings of WLAN and router and switch networks.

Further information

The basic configuration of the routers and switches is the core topic of the course. After completing the course, the student knows the basics of Cisco IOS usage technology, management, writing and changing the configuration, and examining the routers and swiches operation. The student also knows the methods of subnet and IP addressing design. The student knows the basics of configuration of routing protocols RIP, OSPF and EIGRP, as well as the basics of testing and troubleshooting IP connections.

After completing the course, the student will be able to design, build and maintain small routing networks. The student is able to connect the LAN to a larger IP network and define the IP and routing parameters required for the connection.