Computer Science 343 - Switching, Intermediate Routing, and WAN Technologies (Four semester hours - 3 lecture, 2 lab)

Students enrolled in this class will focus on advanced IP addressing techniques (Variable Length Subnet Masking—VLSM), intermediate routing protocols (RIP v2, single-area OSPF, EIGRP), command-line interface configuration of switches, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP),
Network Address Translation (NAT), Port Address Translation (PAT) and DHCP, WAN technologies and terminology, PPP, ISDN, DDR, Frame Relay, network management, and an introduction to optical networking. Hands-on labs are used to reinforce concepts, provide a skill set, enhance learning, and prepare students for taking the CCNA exam.

Prerequisite: Computer Science 342 or equivalent.