MCCCD Program Description

Cisco Local Area Networking (LAN) Switching and Wireless

Course: CNT160AA

First Term: 2008 Spring

Lec + Lab 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Comprehensive, theoretical, and practical approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. Learn about the hierarchical network design model and how to select devices for each layer. Configure a switch for basic functionality and implement Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), and Inter-VLAN routing in a converged network. Implementation of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) in a converged network and a Wireless LAN (WLAN) in a small to medium network. Comprehensive hands-on labs. Preparation for Cisco certification examination

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1,2,3, and 7 using a layered model approach (I) 2. Interpret network diagrams (I) 3. Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts (II) 4. Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks (II) 5. Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, auto negotiation, and switch hardware failures. (II) 6. Manage Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS) software and configuration files (save, edit, upgrade, and restore) (II) 7. Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches (II) 8. Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management (II) 9. Describe enhanced switching technologies such as Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Per VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (PVSTP), and 802.1q (III, IV, V) 10. Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routing occurs between them (III, VI) 11. Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, Trunking on Cisco switches, interVLAN routing, VTP, and RSTP (III, IV, V) 12. Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Local Area Network (LAN) Design A. Introduction to LAN Design B. Switched LAN architecture C. Matching switches to specific LAN functions II. Configuring a Switch A. Introduction to switches B. Introduction to Ethernet/802.3 LANs C. Forwarding Ethernet frames using a switch D. Switch management configuration E. Configuring switch security F. Basic switch troubleshooting issues III. Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) A. Introduction to VLAN concepts B. VLAN trunking C. Implementation and configuration of VLANs D. Troubleshooting VLANs IV. Implementing VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) A. Introduction of VTP concepts B. VTP operation C. Implementation and configuring of VTP D. Troubleshooting VTP V. Implementing Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) A. Introduction of STP B. Redundant layer 2 topologies C. Configuring Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (PVSTP) D. Configuring Per-VLAN Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (PVRSTP) E. Implement and configuring Spanning Tree Protocol F. Troubleshooting Spanning Tree Protocol VI. Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing A. Introduction to Inter-VLAN routing concepts B. Configuring Inter-VLAN routing C. Troubleshooting Inter-VLAN routing D. Implementing Inter-VLAN routing VII. Configuring a Wireless Router A. Introduction to wireless networks B. Wireless LAN topologies C. Wireless LAN security D. Configuring a wireless access point E. Troubleshooting wireless clients F. Implement and troubleshoot a wireless network

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/11/2007

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