CNT 140 - Routing and Switching I

5 Total Credits
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet as well as home office, campus LANs and Cloud architecture. The principles and structure of IP addressing, and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple local area networks (LAN), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. This course is the first of three courses that prepare students for the Cisco CCNA certification exam. PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of IT 101 with a 2.0 or higher.  

Course Outcomes

Explain the advances in modern network technologies including public, private, and software defined networks.
Identify and describe common networking topologies.
Identify and describe common network protocols.
Understand and apply common numbering systems (decimal, octal, binary, and hexadecimal) used in networking.
Recognize and describe common cables and connectors used in networks.
Implement intial settings including passwords, IP addressing, and default gateway parameters on a network switch, router, and end devices.
Calculate an IPv6 addressing scheme.
Implement an IPv6 address scheme.
Understand, describe, and apply switch management concepts, tasks, and configurations.
Use various tools to test network connectivity.
Configure switches and routers with device hardening features to enhance security.
Compare the operation of transport layer protocols in supporting end-to-end communication.
Troubleshoot connectivity in a small network.