NET 126 Switching and Routing

Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Emphasis is placed on configuring and troubleshooting routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices and resolving common network issues utilizing both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. Upon completion, students should be able to configure VLANs and Inter-VLAN routing applying security best practices, troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing on Layer 3 devices, configure redundancy on a switched network using STP and EtherChannel, configure WLANs using a WLC and L2 security best practices and configure IPv4 and IPv6 static routing on routers.

Pre-requisite(s): NET 125
Course is typically offered in Fall (when offered).
Course has transfer restrictions - 10 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Explain the functionality of a router.
Incorporate static routes on a router.
Describe the function STP plays in a network.
Outline the basic principles and design limitations of WLANs.
Configure a network using VLANs to segregate and secure a network.