CISS 222 CISCO Networking 4

Connecting Networks This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.

Credits

1

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

CISS 222CISCO Networking 4

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I. General Information

Department

Information Technology

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

1

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Connecting Networks This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Understand and describe different WAN technologies and their benefits
• Understand and describe the operations and benefits of virtual private networks (VPNs) and tunneling
• Configure and troubleshoot serial connections
• Configure and troubleshoot broadband connections
• Configure and troubleshoot IPSec tunneling operations
• Monitor and troubleshoot network operations using syslog, SNMP, and NetFlow
• Design network architectures:
• Borderless networks
• Data centers and virtualization
• Collaboration technology and solutions

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies