Franske CNT-2530 FA11 Schedule

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Switching Fundamentals and Intermediate Routing CNT-2530 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Fall 2011 Q2 (10/18/2011-12/15/2011) Meetings: T Th 9:30-11:20am 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: October 18

Topics:

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

Readings:

Due:

NO CLASS: October 20

• No IHCC Classes Today

Session 2: October 25

Topics:

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

Readings:

• Chapter 1: LAN Design

Due:

Session 3: October 27

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 1 Online Assessment

Session 4: November 1

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: November 3

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 2 Online Assessment

Session 6: November 8

Topics:

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

Readings:

• Chapter 3

Due:

Session 7: November 10

Topics:

• VTP
  • VTP Concepts
  • VTP Operation
  • Configure VTP

Readings:

• Chapter 4

Due:

Session 8: November 15

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 3 Online Assessment
• Chapter 4 Online Assessment
• Service Project Idea Submitted

Session 9: November 17

Topics:

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

Readings:

• Chapter 5

Due:

Session 10: November 22

Topics:

• Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Troubleshooting Inter-VLAN Routing

Readings:

• Chapter 6

Due:

NO CLASS: November 24

• No IHCC Classes Today, Thanksgiving

Session 11: November 29

Topics:

• Basic Wireless Concepts & 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: December 1

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment
• Lab Reports thus far

Session 13: December 6

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 14: December 8

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 12:00pm-8:00pm)

Finals Week: December 12-15

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment By Appointment (M 10-12:45, Tu 10-12, Tu 1:15-6:00)

Readings:

Due:

• Projects
• 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.