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2022 - 2023 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CIS1956 CISCO CCNA ROUTING AND SWITCHING II COURSE PROCEDURE

CIS1956 CISCO CCNA ROUTING AND SWITCHING II 

3 Credit Hours 

Student Level: 

This course is open to students on the college level in either the Freshman or Sophomore year. 

Catalog Description: 

This course will prepare students for the CCNA Routing and Switching certification. The topics will include wireless networks, WAN implementation, advanced switching, access control lists, network management, network security, and cryptography. This course is the second of two courses to prepare the student for the certification exam. 

Course Classification: 

Lecture 

Prerequisites: 

CIS1955 - Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching I

Controlling Purpose: 

This course is designed to prepare students to work with CISCO routing and switching. These concepts provide a foundation for further courses in networking with CISCO equipment and configuring a network. This course focuses on wireless concepts, wide area networking, advanced switching, access control lists, and managing a network. 

Learner Outcomes: 

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to explain the following topics and perform configuration in a lab environment: wireless networks, WAN implementation, advanced switching, access control lists, network management, network security, and cryptography. The student will solve real world case studies. 

Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation: 

The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period.  Instructors may add other material as time allows. 

UNIT 1: Wireless Networks  

Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of wireless concepts, wireless standards, wireless configuration, wireless network design, wireless network implementation, SOHO configuration, wireless security, and wireless troubleshooting.   

  • Describe wireless principles: Non-overlapping Wi-Fi channels, SSID, RF  

  • Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes 

  • Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP, WLC, access/trunk ports, and LAG) 

  • Configure the components of a wireless LAN access for client connectivity using GUI only such as WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced WLAN settings  

  • Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI 

  • Describe AP and WLC management access connections (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, and TACACS+/RADIUS) 

  • Describe characteristics of network topology architectures: Small office/home office (SOHO) 

  • Describe wireless principles: Encryption 

  • Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3) 

UNIT 2:  WAN Implementation 

Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of WAN types, leased line WAN links, network address translation, and WAN troubleshooting. 

  • Describe characteristics of network topology architectures: WAN  

  • Compare physical interface and cabling types: Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)  

  • Configure inside source NAT using static and pools 

  • Verify inside source NAT using static and pools 

UNIT 3: Advanced Switching 

Outcomes: Explain virtual LANS, trunking, spanning tree, spanning tree configuration, and switch troubleshooting. 

  • Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches: Access ports (data and voice), Default VLAN, Connectivity  

  • Configure and verify interswitch connectivity: Trunk ports, 802.1Q, Native VLAN 

  • Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP, WLC, access/trunk ports, and LAG) 

  • Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP) 

  • Describe the need for and basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol and identify basic operations: Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names, Port states (forwarding/blocking), PortFast benefits 

  • Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)   

UNIT 4: Access Control Lists and Network Management 

Outcomes: Describe access control lists, IPv6/Extended access control lists, network time protocol, system message log, simple network management protocol, quality of service, enterprise networking, cloud resources, virtual private networks, remote switch access, default gateway redundancy, and network automation. 

  • Configure and verify access control lists  

  • Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode  

  • Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels 

  • Explain the function of SNMP in network operations 

  • Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, shaping 

  • Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking 

  • Describe controller-based and software defined architectures (overlay, underlay, and fabric): Separation of control plane and data plane, North-bound and south-bound APIs 

  • Describe characteristics of network topology architectures: On-premises and cloud 

  • Explain virtualization fundamentals (virtual machines) 

  • Configure network devices for remote access using SSH 

  • Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs 

  • Describe the purpose of first hop redundancy protocol  

  • Explain how automation impacts network management 

  • Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device 

  • Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding) 

  • Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Puppet, Chef, and Ansible 

  • Interpret JSON encoded data 

UNIT 5: Network Security 

Outcomes: Describe network threats, network security best practices, switch security, malware, combat malware, sniffing, session hijacking, and denial of service. 

  • Describe AP and WLC management access connections (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, and TACACS+/RADIUS)  

  • Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques) 

  • Differentiate authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts 

  • Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics) 

  • Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches: Access ports (data and voice), Connectivity 

  • Configure and verify interswitch connectivity: Trunk ports, Native VLAN  

  • Configure Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security) 

  • Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control) 

UNIT 6: Cryptography 

Outcomes: Explain cryptography, cryptoanalysis, and cryptographic attack countermeasures. 

  • Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)  

  • Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control) 

  • Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics) 

Projects Required: 

Varies, refer to syllabus. 

Textbook: 

Contact Bookstore for current textbook. 

Materials/Equipment Required: 

None 

Attendance Policy: 

Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus. 

Grading Policy: 

The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus. 

Maximum class size: 

Based on classroom occupancy. 

Course Time Frame: 

The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college.  A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time.  The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format. 

Refer to the following policies: 

402.00 Academic Code of Conduct 

263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades 

403.00 Student Code of Conduct 

Disability Services Program: 

Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability.  If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class and which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator. 

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.