Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NWIT 254 - Cisco Networking 4


(G only) CE

An examination of Cisco IOS Software management, WAN protocols and technologies, and WAN design. Students configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Frame Relay, Network Security, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and TCP/IP. In addition, this course is the fourth in a series of four designed to help prepare students for the CCNA certification exam. This course is equivalent to CyberWATCH course CW 251. PREREQUISITE(S): NWIT 253  or completion of Cisco Academy Semester 3 (Exploration 3), or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly NW 254.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

  • Explain why scaling IP addresses is necessary; describe NAT terminology and features; differentiate between static NAT, dynamic NAT, and PAT; configure, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and PAT; differentiate between BOOTP and DHCP; describe DHCP terminology and features; configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP; and identify and differentiate between public and private IP addresses.
  • Explain the differences between LANs and WANs; identify the devices used in a WAN; list WAN standards; describe WAN encapsulation; classify the various WAN link options; differentiate between packet-switched and circuit-switched WAN technologies; and describe the steps in WAN design.
  • Identify and describe the basic components that define Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) communication; define and describe the use of link control protocol (LCP) and Network Control Protocol (NCP) frames in PPP; describe the process for configuring and verifying PPP; describe and explain PPP authentication; define and describe the use of password authentication; and define and describe the use of Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP).
  • Describe Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) architecture and the ISDN protocol layers, configure ISDN, configure dial-on-demand routing (DDR), verify and troubleshoot ISDN and DDR.
  • Describe Frame Relay services, standards, and components; describe Local Management Interface (LMI) features; describe the use of Frame Relay subinterfaces; and configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic Frame Relay.
  • Explain important aspects of Windows, UNIX, and Linux workstations; explain the functions of network servers; and demonstrate an understanding of network operating systems (NOSs).
  • Be prepared for more specialized networking skills such as wireless technologies, systems administration and engineering and be prepared for advanced routing, switching, and security;
  • Be prepared to sit for professional exams such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam and the Network+ exam.


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