CIS 302 Routing & Switching

This course covers routing and switching concepts, configuration, implementation, and management. In this course, students learn how to work with complex and converged network infrastructure that includes routers and switches; use of appropriate routing and switching devices and external management tools; build networks using multi switching technologies over high-speed Ethernet connections; configure and troubleshoot various routed environments including access, distributed, and core environments; and manage access and control overhead traffic in growing routed networks. Topics include proprietary routers and switches for LAN and WAN environments installation and operation;, IP, IPX, and IGRP protocols configuration; frame relay and dial-up router interfaces; router capabilities; and connecting corporate enterprise networks to an ISP. This course has a computer lab fee. Prerequisite: CIS146. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.