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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.
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 14==
==Session 1: October 18==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Cisco Network Academy Course Enrollment
* Course Overview, Syllabus and Schedule
* Course Overview, Syllabus and Schedule
* Introduction to Switching Fundamentals & Intermediate Routing
* Introduction to Switching Fundamentals & Intermediate Routing
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'''Due:'''
'''Due:'''


==Session 2: March 16==
==NO CLASS: October 20==
* No IHCC Classes Today
 
==Session 2: October 25==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Cisco Network Academy Course Enrollment
* LAN Design
* LAN Design
**Switched LAN Architecture
**Switched LAN Architecture
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'''Due:'''
'''Due:'''


==Session 3: March 18==
==Session 3: October 27==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Open Lab Time
* Open Lab Time
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* Chapter 1 Online Assessment
* Chapter 1 Online Assessment


==Session 4: March 21==
==Session 4: November 1==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Basic Switch Concepts & Configuration
* Basic Switch Concepts & Configuration
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'''Due:'''
'''Due:'''


==LAB ONLY: March 23==
==Session 5: November 3==
* Open Lab Time, No Class, Ben at NCETE Presentation
 
==Session 5: March 25==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Open Lab Time
* Open Lab Time
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* Chapter 2 Online Assessment
* Chapter 2 Online Assessment


==Session 6: March 28==
==Session 6: November 8==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* VLANs
* VLANs
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'''Due:'''
'''Due:'''


==Session 7: March 30==
==Session 7: November 10==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* VTP
* VTP
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'''Due:'''
'''Due:'''


==Session 8: April 1==
==Session 8: November 15==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Open Lab Time
* Open Lab Time
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* Service Project Idea Submitted
* Service Project Idea Submitted


==Session 9: April 4==
==Session 9: November 17==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* STP
* STP
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'''Due:'''
'''Due:'''


==Session 10: April 6==
==Session 10: November 22==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Inter-VLAN Routing
* Inter-VLAN Routing
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'''Due:'''
'''Due:'''


==NO CLASS: April 8==
==NO CLASS: November 24==
* No IHCC Classes Today, Faculty Retreat
* No IHCC Classes Today, Thanksgiving
* Open Lab Hours Available (10:30AM)
 
'''Due:'''
* Chapter 5 Online Assessment
* Chapter 6 Online Assessment


==Session 11: April 11==
==Session 11: November 29==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Basic Wireless Concepts & Configuration
* Basic Wireless Concepts & Configuration
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'''Due:'''
'''Due:'''
* Chapter 5 Online Assessment
* Chapter 6 Online Assessment


==Session 12: April 13==
==Session 12: December 1==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Open Lab Time
* Open Lab Time
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'''Due:'''
'''Due:'''
* Chapter 7 Online Assessment
* Chapter 7 Online Assessment
==Session 13: April 15==
'''Topics:'''
* Open Lab Time / Project Time
'''Readings:'''
'''Due:'''
* Lab Reports thus far
* Lab Reports thus far


==Session 14: April 18==
==Session 13: December 6==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Introduction to Multi-Layer Switching
* Introduction to Multi-Layer Switching
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'''Readings:'''
'''Readings:'''
* [http://www.pulsewan.com/data101/pdfs/layer3_switching.pdf Layer-3 Switching: An Introduction by Robert Ciampa]
* [http://www.pulsewan.com/data101/pdfs/layer3_switching.pdf Layer-3 Switching: An Introduction by Robert Ciampa]
* [http://www.cisco.com/application/pdf/paws/41860/howto_L3_intervlanrouting.pdf How To Configure InterVLAN Routing on Layer 3 Switches]
* [http://www.cisco.com/image/gif/paws/41860/howto_L3_intervlanrouting.pdf How To Configure InterVLAN Routing on Layer 3 Switches]
 
'''Due:'''
 
==Session 15: April 20==
'''Topics:'''
* Internet History
 
'''Readings:'''


'''Due:'''
'''Due:'''


==Session 16: April 22==
==Session 14: December 8==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Introduction to Enterprise Wireless
* Introduction to Enterprise Wireless
* Enterprise Wireless Lab


'''Readings:'''
'''Readings:'''
* [http://www.cisco.com/web/AP/wireless/pdf/Benefits_of_centralizedWLan.pdf  The Benefits of Centralization in Wireless LANs via the Cisco Unified Wireless Network]
* [http://www.cisco.com/web/AP/wireless/pdf/Benefits_of_centralizedWLan.pdf  The Benefits of Centralization in Wireless LANs via the Cisco Unified Wireless Network]
* [http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5755/ps6301/ps6305/product_data_sheet0900aecd802570d0.html Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)]
* [http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5755/ps6301/ps6305/product_data_sheet0900aecd802570d0.html Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)]
'''Due:'''
==Session 17: April 25==
'''Topics:'''
* Enterprise Wireless Lab
'''Readings:'''
'''Due:'''
==Session 18: April 27==
'''Topics:'''
* Open Lab
'''Readings:'''


'''Due:'''
'''Due:'''
* Online Final Exam '''(Open 12:00pm-8:00pm)'''
* Online Final Exam '''(Open 12:00pm-8:00pm)'''


==Session 19: April 29==
==Finals Week: December 12-15==
'''Topics:'''
* Skills Assessment Prep Lab
 
'''Readings:'''
 
'''Due:'''
 
==Session 20: May 2==
'''Topics:'''
* Final Skills Assessment By Appointment
 
'''Readings:'''
 
'''Due:'''
 
==Session 21: May 4==
'''Topics:'''
'''Topics:'''
* Final Skills Assessment By Appointment  
* Final Skills Assessment By Appointment (M 10-12:45, Tu 10-12, Tu 1:15-6:00)


'''Readings:'''
'''Readings:'''

Latest revision as of 15:30, 6 December 2011

Information Technology & Careers 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:

Due:

Session 14: December 8

Topics:

  • Introduction to Enterprise Wireless
  • Enterprise Wireless Lab

Readings:

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

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.