Franske CNT-2530 SP12 Schedule

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Switching Fundamentals and Intermediate Routing CNT-2530 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Spring 2012 Q2 (3/12/2012-5/9/2012) Meetings: M W 10:00-11:50am Location: B143

This schedule provides an outline of the topics expected to be covered in this course as well as the readings and assignments due each week. Topics and readings may change in which case you will be notified in class or by e-mail and the latest version of this document is always available from the course wiki. Please have all readings completed prior to the start of each class and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Unless otherwise noted online quizzes and exams are due at 11:59pm on the date indicated.

Session 1: March 12

Topics:

• Course Overview, Syllabus and Schedule
• Introduction to Switching Fundamentals & Intermediate Routing
• CCNA 2 Refresher Lab

Readings:

Due:

• CCNA 2 Online Feedback (if you haven't done it yet)

Session 2: March 14

Topics:

• Cisco Network Academy Course Enrollment
• LAN Design
  • Switched LAN Architecture
  • Matching Switches to Specific LAN Functions

Readings:

• Chapter 1: LAN Design
  • Switched LAN Architecture
  • Matching Switches to Specific LAN Functions

Due:

Session 3: March 19

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 1 Online Assessment

Session 4: March 21

Topics:

• Chapter 2: Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration
  • Introduction to Ethernet/802.3 LANs
  • Forwarding Frames using a Switch
  • Switch Management Configuration
  • Configuring Switch Security

Readings:

• Chapter 2

Due:

Session 5: March 26

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 2 Online Assessment

Session 6: March 28

Topics:

• Chapter 3: VLANs
  • Introducing VLANs
  • VLAN Trunking
  • Configure VLANs and Trunks
  • Troubleshooting VLANs and Trunks
• Open Lab Time

Readings:

• Chapter 3

Due:

Session 7: April 2

Topics:

• Chapter 4: VTP
  • VTP Concepts
  • VTP Operation
  • Configure VTP

Readings:

• Chapter 4

Due:

Session 8: April 4

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 3 Online Assessment
• Chapter 4 Online Assessment

Session 9: April 9

Topics:

• Chapter 5: STP
  • Redundant Layer 2 Topologies
  • Introduction to STP
  • STP Convergence
  • PVST+, RSTP, and Rapid PVST+

Readings:

• Chapter 5

Due:

Session 10: April 11

Topics:

• Chapter 6: Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Troubleshooting Inter-VLAN Routing

Readings:

• Chapter 6

Due:

Session 11: April 16

Topics:

• Chapter 7: Basic Wireless Concepts and Configuration
  • The Wireless LAN
  • Wireless LAN Security
  • Configure Wireless LAN Access
  • Troubleshooting Simple WLAN Problems

Readings:

• Chapter 7

Due:

• Chapter 5 Online Assessment
• Chapter 6 Online Assessment

Session 12: April 18

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment
• Lab Reports thus far

Session 13: April 23

Topics:

• Introduction to Multi-Layer Switching
• Multi-layer Switching Lab

Readings:

• Layer-3 Switching: An Introduction by Robert Ciampa
• How To Configure InterVLAN Routing on Layer 3 Switches

Due:

• Practice Online Final Exam (for 10 homework points)

Session 14: April 25

Topics:

• Introduction to Enterprise Wireless
• Enterprise Wireless Lab

Readings:

• The Benefits of Centralization in Wireless LANs via the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
• Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)

Due:

• Online Final Exam (Open Friday & Saturday 12:00pm-8:00pm)
• Practice Packet Tracer Skills Assessment (for 10 homework points)

Session 15: April 30

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment By Appointment

Readings:

Due:

Session 16: May 2

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment By Appointment

Readings:

Due:

Finals Week: May 4-9

Topics:

• Ben will be gone at meetings all week

Readings:

Due:

• All Labs / Homework

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The instructor reserves the right to modify and adjust the schedule and assignments as needed during the course of this class. The most up to date version will always be available on the course website or from the instructor.