300

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with virtual LANs and inter- VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The integrated lab component of the course gives students hands-on exposure to networking and information security practices. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours