Cisco CCNA for IT Supporters: Module 2 - LAN Switching and Wireless

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The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme is open to University IT Supporters. It covers network technology, protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices. There is a fee to attend this course.

You will learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to acquire the skills required to provide a robust and secure network in your institution's and it prepares you for CCNA certification.

We offer this program as instructor led with remote access to the curriculum and an online networks laboratory called NETLAB. There is a mix of lecture, demonstrations and a heavy emphasis on practical activities using live lab equipment and a simulation package. Further details and pricing information are available.

This is the second module of four modules in the CCNA programme.

1. Networking Fundamentals 2. LAN Switching and Wireless 3. Routing Protocols and Concepts 4. Accessing the WAN

You should have attended Module 1 Networking Fundamentals and be prepared to self study for up to 3 - 4 hours per week depending on your previous knowledge or experience. Please see Your commitments for more details. You should also have access to a computer with Internet access for study purposes as all of the course materials for CCNA are online.

• LAN Design
• Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration
• VLANs
• VTP
• STP
• Inter-VLAN Routing
• Basic Wireless Concepts and Configuration

Test session

Presentations, demonstrations and practicals. Further details on course structure

A combination of systems and software will be used

Further details on benefits, course structure and pricing

One half day session per week for 11 weeks:

• Weeks 1 – 7 Instructor led training
• Week 8 – Revision session
• Week 9 – Theory exam
• Week 10 – Practical exam
• Week 11 – Extra week if required for exam re-take

• Cisco CCNA for IT Supporters: Module 1 - Network Fundamentals   [Provided by University Information Services]
• Cisco CCNA for IT Supporters: Module 2 - LAN Switching and Wireless
• Cisco CCNA for IT Supporters: Module 3 - Routing Protocols and Concepts   [Provided by University Information Services]
• Cisco CCNA for IT Supporters: Module 4 - Accessing the WAN   [Provided by University Information Services]