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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