CCNA Stage 4: WAN Technologies

CISCO Networking Academy

UTS Faculty of Information Technology
UTS Cisco Networking Academy

SPRING Semester 2008 dates: Saturdays from 20/9/08 to 8/11/07 (no Class 6/10/08)
AUTUMN Semester 2009 dates: Saturdays from 2/5/09 to 20/6/09 (no Class on (6/05/09 )
Times: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Duration: 42 hours (6 hours x 7 weeks)
Fees: $1200
Venue: City campus - Building 10

Note: The latest version of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA™) certification - version 3.1, will be offered to students undertaking this course.

Expressions and Enrolment

If you are interested in this course, please submit an Expression of Interest form to register your interest. Please note if you wish to enroll into this short course, you must also submit an Application Form [PDF 114k] to pay for and secure a place. Submission of an application form is confirmation of your intent to enroll and terms and conditions will apply.

Page Index
Who should attend
Prerequisites
Course Objectives
Course Outline

Who Should Attend

The target audience for this course includes:

  • Participants who have completed the CCNA Preparation: Cisco Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3
  • People who wish to enter the networking industry
  • Network practitioners who wish to prepare to gain Cisco industry certification
  • People who wish to gain entry into our postgraduate courses
  • Networking practitioners who wish to update their skill set
  • Information technology users who wish to advance and have acknowledged their interest in networking

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Cisco Stages 1 , 2 and 3, in both online and practical assessment.

Course Objectives

On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Understand how to solve typical LAN performance issues, and be able to choose technologies that enhance LAN scalability and security
  • Understand how LAN switching technologies are implemented, and the relationship between switched LANs and VLANs
  • Demonstrate proficiency in designing and implementing LAN networks, and interconnecting these using routers configured with dynamic routing protocols
  • Demonstrate the correct application of simple router security features, including access lists, to solve common security and management issues
  • Extend an understanding of network protocols to include IPX, and demonstrate proficiency with using IPX in situations where IP may also be used
  • Understand the role and capabilities of WAN technologies, and be able to design WAN networks that satisfy common operational constraints
  • Demonstrate proficiency with implementing networks based upon two widespread WAN technologies, ISDN and Frame Relay
  • Appreciate the importance of efficient network management, and be able to use network management tools to monitor and diagnose faults
  • Be prepared to attempt the CCNA Certification test

Course Outline

This subject extends the work covered in CCNA Preparation: Stages 1 , 2 and 3 with VLANs and WAN protocols. WAN and LAN design is reviewed and extended. ISDN, PPP and Frame Relay is covered. The UTS Cisco Academy resources are used for practical work and a threaded case study. This subject is the fourth in a set of four subjects aimed at preparing participants to sit for the industry certification CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

Topics Covered

  • Review of Stages 1, 2, 3
  • WANs
  • WAN Design
  • LAN Design
  • Point-to-Point Protocol
  • Integrated Services Digital Network
  • Frame Relay
  • Network Management
  • Network Certification Exam Review
  • CCNA Certification Exam Review

Assessment

This course use material from the Cisco Academy Program and so will also prepare participants for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) assessment. This stage will be assessed via online examinations and timed practical examinations.

Text

No set text but there are many books dealing with Cisco materials including those published by CiscoPress.

Staff Resume

Dr Elaine Lawrence is a full time member of academic staff.

For more information contact Dr Elaine Lawrence