Franske CNT-2530 SP11 Schedule

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Information Technology & Careers Switching Fundamentals and Intermediate Routing

CNT-2530 - 3 credits

Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske

Term: Spring 2011 Q2 (3/14/2011-5/11/2011)

Meetings: M W 2:00-4:30pm and F 9:00-10:30am

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 14

Topics:

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

Readings:

Due:

Session 2: March 16

Topics:

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

Readings:

  • Chapter 1: LAN Design

Due:

Session 3: March 18

Topics:

  • Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

  • Chapter 1 Online Assessment

Session 4: March 21

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:

LAB ONLY: March 23

  • Open Lab Time, No Class, Ben at NCETE Presentation

Session 5: March 25

Topics:

  • Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

  • Chapter 2 Online Assessment

Session 6: March 28

Topics:

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

Readings:

  • Chapter 3

Due:

Session 7: March 30

Topics:

  • VTP
    • VTP Concepts
    • VTP Operation
    • Configure VTP

Readings:

  • Chapter 4

Due:

Session 8: April 1

Topics:

  • Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

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

Session 9: April 4

Topics:

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

Readings:

  • Chapter 5

Due:

Session 10: April 6

Topics:

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

Readings:

  • Chapter 6

Due:

NO CLASS: April 8

  • No IHCC Classes Today, Faculty Retreat
  • Open Lab Hours Available (10:30AM)

Due:

  • Chapter 5 Online Assessment
  • Chapter 6 Online Assessment

Session 11: April 11

Topics:

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

Readings:

  • Chapter 7

Due:

Session 12: April 13

Topics:

  • Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

  • Chapter 7 Online Assessment

Session 13: April 15

Topics:

  • Open Lab Time / Project Time

Readings:

Due:

  • Lab Reports thus far

Session 14: April 18

Topics:

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

Readings:

Due:

Session 15: April 20

Topics:

  • Internet History

Readings:

Due:

Session 16: April 22

Topics:

  • Introduction to Enterprise Wireless

Readings:

Due:

Session 17: April 25

Topics:

  • Enterprise Wireless Lab

Readings:

Due:

Session 18: April 27

Topics:

  • Open Lab

Readings:

Due:

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

Session 19: April 29

Topics:

  • Skills Assessment Prep Lab

Readings:

Due:

Session 20: May 2

Topics:

  • Final Skills Assessment By Appointment

Readings:

Due:

Session 21: May 4

Topics:

  • Final Skills Assessment By Appointment

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.