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 RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Learning Objectives
Students who complete the Routing and Switching Essentials course will be able to perform the following functions:
- Describe and explain the operation of an IP Data Network as evidenced by the completion of theoretical examples and testing.
- Configure a “Single-Area” OSPF network topology and analyze through troubleshooting procedures their operation as evidenced by hands-on small group laboratory activities and theoretical testing.
- Configure and troubleshoot EIGRP routing protocol as evidenced by hands-on small group laboratory activities and theoretical testing.
- Describe, explain, and configure, a network topology operating with DHCP technology and analyze its operation through troubleshooting procedures as evidenced by hands-on small group laboratory activities and theoretical testing.
- Configure and analyze through troubleshooting procedures the techniques used to manage network address translation methods, specifically Static and Dynamic NAT and PAT, as evidenced by small group hands-on laboratory activities and theoretical testing.
- Describe, explain, and configure, a routed network topology operating with Access Control List security technology. Analyze its operation through troubleshooting procedures as evidenced by hands-on small group laboratory activities and theoretical testing.
- Describe and analyze IPv4 and IPv6 addressing as evidenced by small group hands-on laboratory activities and theoretical testing.
- Experience participation in a small group activity as evidenced through the completion of the course labs.
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