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CS 266 - Routing and Switching I


Credits: 5
Introduction to the configuration of Cisco routers and switches using the IOS operating system. This course, in conjunction with CS 267 - Routing and Switching II , prepares students to pass the CCNA certification. This course is aimed at the ICND1 part of CCNA certification.
Course Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of Cisco routers in enterprise wide networks.
  2. Master Basic Content including LAN switching; VLANs; LAN Design; IGRP; Access Lists.
  3. Master increasingly sophisticated router configuration, switch configuration; network troubleshooting skills.
  4. Master Documentation Skills; maintaining engineering journal; design documentation and electronic portfolio development.
  5. Master People Skills; working in engineering teams, self and project management, oral exams, presentations.
  6. Achieve Awareness and Access: basic technological literacy; awareness of IT careers; preparations for 2 and 4 year EE, CS, and IT programs; access to well-paying, learning-oriented jobs; ability to design, install, and maintain internet works.

Course Topics:
  1. WANs and Routers & Router CLI
  2. Router Components
  3. Router Startup and Setup and Router configuration
  4. IOS images and Router configuration
  5. TCP IP and IP addressing
  6. Routing and Routing protocols and network troubleshooting

LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Recommended: CS 265 .
Course Attribute(s): None
OEE Permitted: Yes
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 11.0901
Default Section Size/Cap: 20
Quarter(s) offered:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Spring