Chabot College Fall 2005
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 74B
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY CCNA 3 AND 4
Catalog Description:
74B - Cisco Networking Academy CCNA 3and 4 5 units
Intermediate principles and practices of switching, routing, and network design in TCP/IP networks, including NAT, PAT, VLAN switching, EIGRP, OSPF and RIPv2 routing, router access control lists, and principles of local network design and management. Principles and practices of wide area network design and implementation, including PPP, ISDN, framerelay, and principles of wide-area network management. The course includes the Cisco Networking Academy Semesters 3 and 4 curriculum. Prerequisite: Electronics and Computer Technology 74A (completed with a grade of "C" or higher). 4 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the OSI model and its seven layers;
2. demonstrate the proper handling of unshielded twisted pair cabling per EIA/TIA standards;
3. identify, install, connect, and configure network components at the physical and datalink layers to create a usable network;
4. use test equipment to verify proper cable installation and network function;
5. describe various network media and topologies and the characteristics of each;
6. describe the operational principles of ethemet and describe how bridges and switches are used to manage ethemet collisions;
7. demonstrate an understanding of IP addressing schemes;
8. subnet IP networks and use IP subnet masks;
9. demonstrate an understanding of the application of Address Resolution Protocol;
10. recognize and define the properties of various routing protocols, including RIP, IGRP, and OSPF;
11. describe the operational principles of routers and describe how routers are used to manage network congestion due to broadcast traffic;
12. convert numbers from decimal to binary format;
13. demonstrate familiarity with network industry standards and related terminology;
14. use a protocol analyzer to identify and troubleshoot network operational conditions;
15. use computer software to document network installations;
16. given a model topology, build a routed network including routers, switches, cables, hubs, transceivers, and hosts;
17. demonstrate use of basic router commands;
18. configure a router using the setup command and dialog;
19. configure a router from the command line;
20. demonstrate router password recovery procedures;
21. use of the Cisco configuration register calculator;
22. demonstrate loading router configurations and IOS images;
23. configure and verify static and default routes;
24. configure and verify the RIP and IGRP dynamic routing protocols;
25. troubleshoot routing problems in a 3router network.
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Course outline for Electronics Technology 74B, Page 2
Fall 2005
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. describe how each layer of the OSI model is used to solve technical problems;
2. describe various routing protocols and plan appropriate use of each;
3. demonstrate an understanding of LAN switch technologies;
4. configure OSPF, EIGRP, and RIPv2 in local area network;
5. configure an Ethernet LAN switch from the management console;
6. describe the five SpanningTree protocol states;
7. demonstrate an understanding of how switches, and routers may be used to segment networks;
8. demonstrate an understanding of VLAN technologies, benefits, and implementation principles;
9. configure VLANS in a switched and routed environment;
10. describe network design principles that effectively manage network traffic, collisions, and broadcasts;
11. describe technical methods for controlling routing loops;
12. configure, enable, and verify IGRP dynamic routing in a multirouter environment;
13. describe syntax and implementation principles for router access control lists;
14. configure and apply basic and extended access control lists;
15. describe basic principles of network management, including documentation, security, administration, and troubleshooting;
16. use computer software to document switched and routed networks, including VLANS;
17. demonstrate an understanding of WAN technologies, including devices, encapsulation formats,and link technologies;
18. describe PPP technology, including its session establishment phases and its appropriate use inWANs;
19. configure, enable, and verify PPP WAN links in a multirouter environment;
20. describe ISDN technology, including reference points and SPIDs;
21. configure, enable, and verify ISDN WAN links in a multirouter environment;
22. configure routers for dialondemand routing;
23. demonstrate an understanding of frame relay technologies, benefits, and implementationprinciples;
24. configure, enable, and verify frame relay WAN links in a multirouter environment with a simulated frame relay "cloud";
25. describe WANrelated network management tasks;
26. troubleshoot WANrelated network problems;
27. use computer software to document WANs;
28. perform complex router configuration using any command covered in semesters I through 4;
29. demonstrate mastery of key curriculum content from semesters 1 through 4;
30. describe a personal study plan for preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam.
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Course outline for Electronics Technology 74B, Page 3
Fall 2005
Course Content:
1. Review of the OSI model and routing
2. Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT)
3. RIPv2, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols
4. Local area network (LAN) switching technologies and configuration
5. Virtual LAN technologies and their implementation
6. LAN network design principles and methods
7. Network management: documentation, security, administration, troubleshooting
8. Wide area network (WAN) technologies, and devices
9. Wide area network design principles and implementation
10. Point to point protocol (PPP) operation and configuration
11. Integrated switched digital network (ISDN) operation and configuration
12. Frame relay operation and configuration
13. Network management and monitoring
14. General review for Network + and CCNA certification exams
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture
2. Demonstrations
3. Student use of software
4. Laboratory exercises and projects
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments:
a. Design, document, configure, and test a network with LAN and WAN networking protocols
b. Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot a router serving as a DHCP server
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Online quizzes
b. Online final examination
c. Laboratory final examination
d. Graded laboratory worksheets
e. Graded student projects, including charts, drawings, and software submissions
Textbooks(s) (Typical):
Cisco Networking Academy Program. SecondYear Companion Guide, 3rd Edition, Cisco Press, 2003
Special Student Materials:
Access to the Internet and an e-mail account
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ELEC 74B course outline.doc