CNT 150 - Routing and Switching II

5 Total Credits
This is the second course in the CCNA curriculum series. It focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. In addition to learning key switching and routing concepts, learners will be able to perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. Software Defined Networking concepts will be explored in addition to establishing best practices for user access and restriction to resources in a cloud environment. PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of CNT 240 and CSI 120 with a 2.0 or higher. PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of CNT 140 with a 2.0 or higher. 

Course Outcomes

Design and configure common LAN network infrastructure utilizing standard network protocols such as VLSM, IPv6, NAT, HSRP.
Troubleshoot common LAN issues which may include OSPF, EIGRP, NAT and STP
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer
Work with routers and switches using dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP in point to point and multiaccess networks
Explain how to support available and reliable networks using dynamic addressing and first-hop redundancy protocol.

Identify and explain Software Defined Networking, network security policy, security protocols and their implementation.