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Formerly ITNW 1213

Skill development in the design and installation of local area networks to ensure optimal throughput. Topics include cabling, cable closets, management devices, selection, and installation of network devices, protocols, and subnetting. 3 credit hours.

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Formerly ITNW 1217

An introduction to Cisco basic router configuration for local area networks. Topics include initial router configuration for TCP/IP, management of the configuration, backup of router configuration files, routing protocols, and the use of security features. Prerequisite: ITCC 1302. 3 credit hours.

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Formerly ITNW 1240

Skill development in managing traffic in local area networks (LAN) and in the management of network devices for LAN¹s. This course includes configuring of routers for IPX protocol, filtering traffic in an IPX environment, and identifying and resolving network congestion problems. Prerequisite: ITCC 1306. 3 credit hours.

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Formerly ITNW 1244

An introduction to wide area networking (WAN) services and management. Prerequisite: ITCC 1342. 3 credit hours.

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A study of advanced network development issues and methods used to configure Cisco routers for effective LAN and WAN traffic management. Includes designing scalable internetworks managing traffic and access for IP and IPX/SPX, configuring OSPF in single and multiple areas, and configuring and using interior and border gateway routing protocols. Prerequisite: CCNA certified or completion of Academy CCNA Program. 4 credit hours.

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Designing and building remote access networks with Cisco products. Includes assembling and cabling WAN components, configuring network connections vis-asynchronous modem, ISDN, X.25, and frame relay architectures and associated protocols. Prerequisite: ITCC 2432. 4 credit hours.

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Introduction to Cisco switches and how to use Cisco switches effectively in networks. Includes switching concepts, virtual LANs, switch architecture (hardware and software), switch configuration, management and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: ITCC 2436. 4 credit hours.

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Study of troubleshooting methods for internetworks. Includes Cisco troubleshooting tools, diagnosing and correcting problems with TCP/IP, Novell, and AppleTalk networks, and with Frame Relay and ISDN network connections. Prerequisite: ITCC 2440. 4 credit hours.

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