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In LANs (Local Area Networks) and WANs (Wide Area Networks), routers and switches are the basic hardware components. Simple network switches have become ever more capable as technology and computing power has increased, so a fundamental knowledge of the basic operations of switches is key to progress for the networking professional. WAN technologies provide connectivity across geographical areas, and are key to extending the reach of networks, and are also integral building block for the Internet as a whole. Though the industry certification is not formally part of this course, students undertaking this course will cover concepts and techniques which are consistent further progress towards the Cisco CCNA industry certification, should they wish to pursue it separately.

The course advances the knowledge of routing and routing protocols, building upon previous knowledge of routing and switching concepts. Virtual LANs, their configuration and deployment, and their interaction with routers are investigated in this course. WAN technologies and their implementation are discussed, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of particular technologies. Students will be using network documentation and troubleshooting methodologies for identifying and solving problems in routed and switched networks.

On completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Design, implement and secure a LAN using network switches, and concepts such as VLANs, and layer 3 switching;
2. Analyse business requirements and apply the concepts of converged network, network trouble shooting techniques to design and document a Local Area Network;
3. Validate LAN designs and discuss design and security issues and considerations;
4. Integrate the ACS Code of Ethics into their working process;
5. Organise and adhere to workflows based on team collaboration and other areas of information technology, such as application development, IT management and others.