Weber State University
NTM 2435 – Cisco Advanced LAN & WAN Switching & Routing
Cisco Networking Academy – Semesters 3 & 4
Summer 2014 Online
Location:
Instructor:
Phone:
Email:
Building 3, Room 338
Ken Cuddeback
Office: 626-6026,
kcuddeback@weber.edu
Course Description:
To instruct students about Cisco-supported networking technologies and to help
them understand how to design and build networks and to configure Cisco routers
and switches, by use of hands-on labs utilizing actual hardware and simulation
software.
http://faculty.weber.edu/kcuddeback
Learning Outcomes:
Students who complete LAN Switching and Wireless will be able to perform the following functions:
1. Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a
layered model approach
2. Interpret network diagrams
3. Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches
to other network devices and hosts
4. Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks
5. Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
6. Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access
management
7. Describe enhanced switching technologies such as VLANs, VLAN Trunking
Protocol (VTP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Per VLAN Spanning Tree
Protocol (PVSTP), and 802.1q
8. Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routing occurs
between them
9. Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, trunking on Cisco switches, interVLAN
routing, VTP, and RSTP
10. Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the
operational status of a Cisco switched network
11. Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities such as ping,
traceroute, Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), and
ipconfig, as well as the show and debug commands.
12. Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues,
configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures
13. Manage Cisco IOS® Software
14. Manage Cisco IOS configuration files (save, edit, upgrade, and restore)
15. Describe standards associated with wireless media, such as IEEE WI-FI Alliance
and ITU/FCC
16. Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless
network, such as Service Set Identification (SSID), Basic Service Set (BSS), and
Extended Service Set (ESS)
17. Identify basic configuration parameters on a wireless network to ensure that
devices connect to the correct access points
18. Compare and contrast Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security features and
capabilities of open, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and WPA-1/2 networks
19. Describe common wireless-network implementation issues such as interference
and misconfiguration
Students who complete Accessing the WAN will be able to perform the following functions:
1. Describe the impact of Voice Over IP and Video Over IP applications on a
network
2. Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a
layered model approach
3. Interpret network diagrams
4. Describe the components required for network and Internet communications
5. Implement basic switch security measures such as port security, trunk access,
and management VLANs
6. Explain the operation and benefits of DHCP and DNS
7. Configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operations on a router
8. Describe current network security threats and explain how to implement a
comprehensive security policy to mitigate common threats to network devices,
hosts, and applications
9. Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
10. Describe recommended security practices to secure network devices
11. Describe the purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs)
12. Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements
13. Configure and apply an ACLs to limit Telnet and SSH access to the router using
the Security Device Manager command-line interface (SDM/CLI)
14. Verify, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs in a network environment
15. Explain the basic operation of Network Address Translation (NAT)
16. Configure NAT for given network requirements using SDM/CLI
17. Troubleshoot NAT issues
18. Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN
19. Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
20. Configure and verify a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection between Cisco
routers
21. Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
22. Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues
23. Describe the importance, benefits, role, impact, and components of VPN technology
Books: First half of semester:
Scaling Networks Companion Guide, Cisco Press, ISBN: 9781587133282, eBook:
9780133476521.
Second half of semester:
Connecting Networks Companion Guide, Cisco Press, ISBN: 9781587133329, eBook:
9780133476521.
Week of:
Chapter/Module
May 5, 2014
May 12
May 19
May 26
Jun 2
Jun 9
Jun 16
Jun 16
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Scaling Networks
Chapter 2/3 – LAN Redundancy/Link Aggregation
Chapter 4 – Wireless LANs
Chapter 5 – Adjust and Troubleshoot Single-Area OSPF
Chapter 6/7 – Multiarea OSPF/ EIGRP
Chapter 8- EIGRP Advanced Configuration and Troubleshooting
Chapter 9 – IOS Images and Licensing
In-Class Mid-Term Exam (Semester 3 Final), sometime this week, make an
appointment with instructor.
Jun 23
Jun 30
Jul 7
Jul 14
Jul 21
Jul 28
Aug 4
Aug 11
Aug 11-13
Chapter 1/2 – Hierarchical Network Design/ Connecting to the WAN
Chapter 3 – Point-to-Point Protocol
Chapter 4 – Frame Relay
Chapter 5 – Network Address Translation for IPv4
Chapter 6 – Broadband Solutions
Chapter 7 - Securing Site-to-Site Connectivity
Chapter 8 - Monitoring the Network
Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting the Network
Finals week - In Class Final (Semester 4 Final), sometime this week, make an
appointment with instructor.
Grading
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Chapter Packet Tracer’s
Final Packet Tracer
25%
25%
25%
25%
The Packet Tracer activities that should be turned in (no others will be accepted) are listed on the class web
site at: http://faculty.weber.edu/kcuddeback/ , and below:
First Half of Semester
1.3.1.3
2.3.2.2
3.3.1.2
4.5.1.2
5.3.1.2
6.2.3.6
7.4.3.4
8.3.1.2
9.3.1.4
Second Half of Semester
1.4.1.3
3.5.1.2
4.4.1.2
5.4.1.2
7.5.1.2
8.1.2.5
9.1.1.8
Final to be determined