CNT 101 - Network Fundamentals
This course is the first of four classes approved by Cisco Systems Inc., which prepares students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. Content covers the study of devices and protocols used to connect computers and support devices into a network. Describe how the TCP/IP Layer protocols provide the services specified by the upper layers of the OSI model. Explain the structure of IP addressing. Also covered are media design, structured cabling, and network management.
CNT 102 Routing Protocols and Concepts
Prerequisites: CNT 101; with a grade of C or better
This course is the second of four classes approved by Cisco Systems Inc., which prepares students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. It concentrates on router configuration, and how remote networks are established and connections maintained. Topics include the basics of configuring a router through the command line interface, TCP/IP concepts used in routing and an introduction to both routing mechanisms, distance vector and link state.
CNT 103 LAN Switching/Wireless Communication
Prerequisites: CNT 102; with a grade of C or better
This course is the third of four classes approved by Cisco Systems Inc., which prepares students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. Course covers the principles of hierarchical network design to include: aggregate connectivity, network diameter, and redundancy. Topics include: raapid PVST, Spanning Tree Protocol, Virtual LAN, Virtual Truking Protocol including domains, modes, advertisements, and pruning and basic operation of wireless LANs.
CNT 104 Accessing the WAN
Prerequisites: CNT 104; with a grade of B or better
This course is the fourth of four classes approved by Cisco Systems Inc., which prepares students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. It concentrates on Wide Area Networking and techniques using Cisco enterprise architecture to provide integrated services over an enterprise network. Topics include: Frame Relay, Access Control Lists, Point to Point Protocol, Network Address Translations, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It also includes an overall review in preparation for the CCNA exam.
CNT 110 Cisco Network SePrerquisite: Current enrollment in CNT 102, or grade "C" or better in CNT 102, or current CCNA required.curity
CNT 205 Building Scalable InternetworksPrerequisite: CNT 104 or CCNA certification
In this course, students will learn how to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network. Students will also learn how to install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network infrastructure equipment. Topics include configuration of EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols, and how to manipulate and optimize routing updates between these protocols. Other topics include multicast routing, IPv6, and DHCP configuration. The class is designed to prepare students to pursue the Cisco CCNP examination.
CNT 206 Implementing Secure Converged WAN
Prerequisite: CNT 104 or CCNA certification
Students are introduced to secure enterprise-class network services for teleworkers and branch sites. Students will learn how to secure and expand the reach of an enterprise network with a focus on VPN configurationand securing network access. Topics include teleworker configuration and access, frame-mode MPLS, site-to-site IPSEC VPN, Cisco EZVPN, strategies used to mitigate network attacks. Cisco device hardening, and IOS firewall features. The class is designed to prepare students to pursue the Cisco CCNP examination.
CNT 207 Building Multilayer Switched Networks
Prerequisite: CNT 104 or CCNA certification
This course covers the deployment of state-of-the-art campus LANs. The primary focus is on the selection and implementation of the appropriate Cisco IOS services to build reliable, scalable, multilayer-switched LANs. Focus areas of the course include VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, wireless client access, minimizing service loss, and minimizing data theft in a campus network. This hands-on, lab-oriented course stresses the design, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of multilayer switched networks. The class is designed to prepare students to pursue the Cisco CCNP examination.
CNT 208 Optimizing Converged Networks
Prerequisite: CNT 104 or CCNA Certification
Optimizing Converged Networks introduces students to effective QoS techniques for optimization in converged networks with voice, wireless, and security applications. Topics include implementing a VoIP network, specific mechanisms for implementing the DiffServ QoS model, AutoQoS, wireless security, and basic wireless management. The class is designed to prepare students to pursue the Cisco CCNP examination.