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Course Title: Building Multilayer Switched Networks (formerly CISCO Switching, Multilayer)

Course Number: NET-274-W001
Semester Hours: 4
Instructor:
Mike Dirksen dirksmik@niacc.edu

Prerequisites: NET-243, CISCO Wide Area Network (WAN), or NET-201, Network LANS and WANS, CCNA certification, or permission of instructor.

Course description: Building Multilayer Switched Networks is one of four courses leading to the CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation. Multilayer Switching teaches students about the deployment of state-of-the-art campus LANs. The course focuses on the selection and implementation of state-of-the-art campus LANs. The course focuses on the selection and implementation of the appropriate CISCO IOS services to build reliable, scalable multilayer-switched LANS. Students will develop skills in the following areas:

• Introduction to Campus Networks
• Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• Inter-VLAN Routing
• High Availability in a Campus Environment
• Wireless Client Access
• Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network
• Configuring Campus Switches to Support Voice

This hands-on, lab-oriented course stresses the design, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of multilayer switched networks. (60-0)
Equivalent to 15-285, SRNE-203.

Notes: A - Instructor approval required

Please note - This class may not be offered every term. Go to WebAdvisor > Students > Search for Sections - for the complete list of courses offered each term.

Contact the instructor via e-mail after registering for specific course instructions.

Most online course require a textbook. Contact the NIACC Bookzone to find out the textbook requirements. Make sure to let them know that you want the course materials for this online course.
www.niaccbookzone.com or 641-422-4500.

** Notes Key:
A - Instructor Approval Required;
C - Access Code required for this course;
E - Proctored Exams;
N - Does Not use ANGEL;
O - Open Entry - 15 weeks to complete the course;
P - Prerequisites;
S - Software required,

Technical Requirements for online classes:

NIACC uses the ANGEL Learning Management System for most online courses. This works with  Internet Explorer 7 or 8 and Mozilla Firefox 3 on Windows computers and Firefox (Not Safari) on Macintosh computers.

Course descriptions, requirements, syllabus, assignments and testing procedures are subject to change.


 


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