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Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

Course Desc: (Designed to help prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate [CCNA] certification examination.) Prerequisite: CMIT 265. A hands-on introduction to Cisco internetworking devices. Focus is on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to- medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. The goal is to perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 498E, CMIT 350, CMIT 351 or CMIT 499D.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Catalog Number
27941
Course Prerequisites

CMIT 265

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:
Communicate effectively in a variety of contexts.
Evaluate complex problems.
Apply quantitative skills to analyze data and solve problems.
Manage, configure, and administer devices on the network including servers, routers, switches, and wireless access points.
Configure network settings on devices within the enterprise.
Communicate to stakeholders to summarize a network- or cybersecurity-related concept or incident.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas

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