The Routing and Switching Essentials course 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 WSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Certificate:Completion of this course certifies proficient Cisco CCNA: Routing and Switching Essentials and managing skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs: Competencies (skills you will learn):- Understand and describe basic switch concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
- Understand and describe enhanced switching technologies such as VLAN's, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Per VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (PVSTP) and 802.1q
- Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of a small switched network
- Understand and describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a route, routing tables, and the router lookup process
- Configure and verify static routing and default routing
- Understand and describe how VLANS create logically separate networks and how routing occurs between them
- Understand and describe dynamic routing protocols, distance vector routing protocols, and link-state routing protocols
- Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers in a small routed network: Routing Information Protocol (RIPv1 and RIPv2): Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol (single-area OSPF)
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs for IPv4 and IPv6
- Understand and describe the operations and benefits of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) for IPv4 and IPv6
- Understand and describe the operation and benefits of Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Configure and troubleshoot NAT operations
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length:The estimated length of this course is 90 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Course Location & Schedule:TATC Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays
There are no specific requirements to take this course. However you will need to prove your abilities to the instructor or you will need to take Computer Upgrade and Repair Technician (A+)and Networking Technician (Net + ) as well as Cisco CCNA: Introduction to Networks.
Textbooks & Materials:
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Tuition & Fees:
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this web site or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.