• Classroom

This course builds on the concepts and skills acquired from ITEC 2750 Cisco Certified Network Associate I. Students will receive hands-on training and will be introduced to such networking skillsets as: advanced router configuration; Local Area Network (LAN) switching theory, LAN design, and VLANs; TCP/IP- and OSI-layered communications; Wide Area Network (WAN) theory, design, and technologies such as PPP and Frame Relay. Other topics include Access Control Lists, DHCP, NAT, Wireless, IPv6, and basic router firewall configuration.

Learning Objectives

You'll Learn These Core Skills:

  • Work with routers, switches and wireless devices to configure and troubleshoot VLANs, Wireless LANs and Inter-VLAN routing.
  • Configure and troubleshoot redundancy on a switched network using STP and EtherChannel.
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
  • Explain how to support available and reliable networks using dynamic addressing and first-hop redundancy protocols.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.

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