Franske CNT-2530 FA10 Schedule

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Switching Fundamentals and Intermediate Routing CNT-2530 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Fall 2010 Q1 (8/23/2010-10/15/2010) Meetings: M W 9:00am-11:30am, F 9:00am-10:40am 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: August 23

Topics:

• Cisco Network Academy Course Enrollment
• Course Overview, Syllabus and Schedule
• Introduction to Switching Fundamentals & Intermediate Routing

Readings:

Due:

Session 2: August 25

Topics:

• LAN Design
  • Switched LAN Architecture
  • Matching Switches to Specific LAN Functions

Readings:

• Chapter 1: LAN Design

Due:

Session 3: August 27

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 1 Online Assessment

Session 4: August 30

Topics:

• Basic Switch Concepts & Configuration
  • Introduction to Ethernet/802.3 LANs
  • Forwarding Frames Using a Switch
  • Switch Management Configuration
  • Configuring Switch Security

Readings:

• Chapter 2

Due:

Session 5: September 1

Topics:

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

Readings:

• Chapter 3

Due:

• Chapter 2 Online Assessment

Session 6: September 3

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 3 Online Assessment

NO CLASS: September 6

• Labor Day - NO CLASS

Session 7: September 8

Topics:

• VTP
  • VTP Concepts
  • VTP Operation
  • Configure VTP

Readings:

• Chapter 4

Due:

Session 8: September 10

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 4 Online Assessment
• Service Project Idea Submitted

Session 9: September 13

Topics:

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

Readings:

• Chapter 5

Due:

Session 10: September 15

Topics:

• Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Troubleshooting Inter-VLAN Routing
• Open Lab Time

Readings:

• Chapter 6

Due:

• Chapter 5 Online Assessment

Session 11: September 17

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 6 Online Assessment

Session 12: September 20

Topics:

• Basic Wireless Concepts & Configuration
  • The Wireless LAN
  • Wireless LAN Security
  • Configure Wireless LAN Access
  • Troubleshooting Simple WLAN Problems

Readings:

• Chapter 7

Due:

NO CLASS: September 22

• Student Success Day - Make sure to attend at least two sessions for homework credit!

Session 13: September 24

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment

Session 14: September 27

Topics:

• Open Lab Time / Project Time

Readings:

Due:

Session 15: September 29

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:

Session 16: October 1

Topics:

• Internet History

Readings:

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Session 17: October 4

Topics:

• Internet History

Readings:

Due:

Session 18: October 6

Topics:

• Introduction to Enterprise Wireless
• Enterprise Wireless Lab

Readings:

• Understanding the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP)
• Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)

Due:

Session 19: October 8

Topics:

• Open Lab

Readings:

Due:

• Online Final Exam (Open 12:00pm-8:00pm)

Session 20: October 11

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment By Appointment

Readings:

Due:

Session 21: October 13

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment By Appointment

Readings:

Due:

Session 22: October 15

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment By Appointment

Readings:

Due:

• Lab Reports (All Labs/Homework Due!)
• CNT Service Project(s)

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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.