CIS 154 Connecting Networks

The last course in a four-part sequence directed toward the Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification (CCNA). Discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: CIS 153 Scaling Networks with a grade of C or better.

Offered

Offered Fall only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Design connections between Local Area Networks employing industry standard Wide Area Network technologies, including basic Virtual Private Networks. Configure routers and switches to implement connections between Local Area Networks and standard Wide Area Networks, including secure networks and Virtual Private Networks. Troubleshoot routers, switches, Local Area Networks and their interconnections via Wide Area Networks.