This course is the third course of four courses designed to teach and train network administrators; this course involves building multi-layer switching. The purpose of the building multi-layer switched networks is to teach network administrators how to build campus networks using multi-layer switching technologies over high speed Ethernet. The class will include an overview of SPT, bridging, switching and VLAN management. Students will also design, configure and troubleshoot multi-layered switched and routed networks. The class is designed to prepare students to pursue the CCNP examination. Students will be required to do hands-on multi-layer switching setup exercises.

Prerequisite: CCNA or CIS 152, 154,156, 158, 252, and 254.

3 Semester hour(s)

1 lec, 4 lab/week