CNET 252 - CCNA4 Cisco Connecting Networks

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [CNET 251 ]

This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the last of four networking courses to prepare students for the CCNA certification exam.
OFFERED: spring semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Develop selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements.

Configure and troubleshoot network devices.
Resolve common issues with data link protocols.
Resolve common issues with OSPF in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Resolve common issues with EIGRP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Resolve common issues with STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Implement virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.