This course provides students with practical classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology. It describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. This course emphasizes practical applications and a hands-on approach to learning networking in terms of implementation and career opportunities. Students will configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv2, EIGRP, single-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and social studies concepts to solve networking problems. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment and all local, state, and federal safety, building, and environmental codes and regulations. A task analysis of current industry standards and occupational analysis was used to develop the content. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches: Install, configure and troubleshoot Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS) devices.; Configure and verify static and default routing; Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers in a small routed network; Configure and troubleshoot VLANs and inter-VLAN routing; Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs for IPv4 and IPv6; Configure a router as a DHCP server and client; Configure and troubleshoot NAT operations. Check www1.pgcps.org/dualenrollment for dual credit updates.
