CCNA Introduction

This introductory course is preparation for the Cisco« Certified Network Associate (CCNAÖ) certification exam. It describes concepts of internetworking and the need/rationale for mixing topologies and technologies in real networking environments. The course includes a detailed explanations of the OSI model and an overview of Cisco« IOS Software and how to operate and configure Cisco« devices. Emphasis is placed on the characterization of existing networks and extracting customer requirements so that an effective network can be created. Discussions cover the importance of network management and provisioning resources to meet specific network requirements while enabling future growth. Students will be introduced to the methods and techniques used to configure and manage local routers.

Prerequisite: ETC 4360 Data Communication Protocols or Consent of Instructor.

This course is not offered at this time. Please check back after January 26, 2009.