3 semester credit hours
This course introduces principles of routers and other network devices. In this course, students will have a review of the TCP/IP and OSI networking models. The course also covers the fundamentals of LANs and WANs, operating Cisco routers and switches, wireless LANs, IP addressing and subnetting, routing protocols, switch and router configuration and troubleshooting, and WAN configuration using the Cisco Security Device Manager (SDM).
This course helps prepare students for the CCENT Exam. Prereq. BC204. Labs consist of assigned practice, projects and/or case studies relating to topics covered. Course contains 2 semester credit hours (30 clock hours) of lecture and 1 semester credit hour (30 clock hours) of laboratory work.
