Course Title:
Connecting Networks
Course Number:
CIS 2426
Credit Hours:
4.0
Lab Hours:
none
Prerequisite(s):
CIS 2421
Course Description:
Components, methods and technologies required for network and Internet communications (NAT, Layer 2 protocols, Broadband). Troubleshooting network problems using a layered model approach. Use of network monitoring protocols to access information of network performance. Use of site to site security connections for securing transmission through the Wide Area Network (WAN).
Required Text:
Connecting Networks Companion Guide (2013). Cisco Press.
Required Materials:
Online curriculum is available when the course instructor registers the student for the course Network Fundamentals on cisco.netacad.net. This gives the student access to the online curriculum and the chapter tests, final skill based assessment and final exam to include course feedback for Cisco.
Technical Requirements:
For additional information go to the Technical Help Page under Resources tab.
Instructor:
Jerry Snyder
Department:
Computer Information Systems
Course Email:
Please use ANGEL E-mail.
Emergency Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(937) 512-4342
Office Location:
Building 5 - Room 113B
Office Hours (campus):
By appointment
Office Hours (online):
By appointment
General Education Outcomes:
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving:
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Raise relevant questions
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Articulate ideas or problems
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Organize observable data into useful formats
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Use appropriate problem-solving methods
Computer Literacy:
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Utilize operating system software and data management skills
Information Literacy:
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Access information using library resources, electronic resources and/or field resources
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Organize information systemically and appropriately
Course Outcomes:
Describe the various technologies used for connecting to a WAN. Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues. Configure and verify various Layer 2 protocols on routers (HDLC, PPP, Frame Relay, and Broadband).
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IP services on a router. Configure Network Address Translation (NAT) operations and troubleshoot NAT issues.
Explain network design concepts, principles, models and architecture and the benefits that are obtained by using a systematic approach.
Explain the concepts and process related to VPNs as well as the benefits of VPNs implementations and the underlying protocols to configure VPNs.
Explain, describe and configure the three protocols that a network administrator can use to monitor the network (Syslog, SNMP, and Netflow). Describe the different strengths and weaknesses of each protocol. Understand what is happening on a network.
Outline: TOPICS Topic
CHAPTERS
Hierarchical Network Design
Chapter 1
Connecting to the WAN
Chapter 2
Point-to-Point Connections
Chapter 3
Frame Relay
Chapter 4
Network Address Translation for IPv4
Chapter 5
1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4 Topic 5
Topic
Broadband Solutions
Chapter 6
Securing Site-to-Site Connectivity
Chapter 7
Monitoring the Network
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting the Network
Chapter 9
Final Assessments (Final Exam and Final
Chapters 1-9
6 Topic 7 Topic 8 Topic 9
Packet Tracer Assignment)
Grading Policy: ASSIGNMENT
POINTS
Chapter Quizzes
45
Chapter Tests
90
Labs
220
Final Assessments
200
In Class Participation
25 Total Points
GRADING SCALE
580 POINTS
A (90% or higher)
522 - 580
B (80% - 89%)
464 - 521
C (70% - 79%)
406 - 463
F (0% - 69%)
0 - 443
Assessment Retake Guidelines For a lab or homework assignment you have unlimited attempts to score an 80% or better. After 2 submissions for the same task, you will need to demonstrate substantial engagement with additional resources and engage with the course instructor before the task will be released for revision and resubmission. To pass the Chapter Tests, you must score 80% or higher. If you do not succeed with your first attempt, contact your instructor for guidance and further instructions. You may be permitted to take the Chapter Tests a second time, per your instructor's approval. To pass the Final Assessments (exam and skills based assessment), you must score 80% or higher. If you do not succeed with your first attempt at the Final, contact your instructor for guidance and further instructions. You may be permitted to take the Final Exam a second time, per your instructor's approval. For further information click on the link: Accelerate IT Policies and Requirements Other Policies: The final exam will be proctored. Please see the testing information section for more information. NOTE: Failure of the Final Exam will result in failure of the entire course. This is a Cisco requirement.
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