CCNA2 v7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IZ00BA19 |
| Curriculum: | VAPVAL 2022 |
| Level: | Continuing Education etc. |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Virtanen, Antti |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3013 | H-VV, IT2019-4, IT2019-4A, IT2019-4B, IT2019-4C, IT2020-3, IT2020-3A, IT2020-3B, IT2020-3C, TT2019-4, TT2019-4A, TT2019-4B, TT2020-3, TT2020-3A, TT2020-3B, TT2020-3C | 2022-08-29 – 2023-04-29 | Antti Virtanen | English | 2022-08-01 – 2023-03-31 |
| 3014 | IT2020-4, IT2020-4A, IT2020-4B, IT2021-3, IT2021-3A, IT2021-3B, TT2020-4, TT2020-4A, TT2020-4B, TT2021-3, TT2021-3A, TT2021-3B, TT2021-3C, TT2021-3D | 2023-08-28 – 2024-04-30 | Antti Virtanen | English | 2023-08-01 – 2024-02-29 |
| 3015 | H-VV, IT2021-4, IT2021-4A, IT2021-4B, IT2021-4C, IT2022-3, IT2022-3A, IT2022-3B, TT2021-4, TT2021-4A, TT2021-4B, TT2021-4C, TT2021-4D, TT2022-3, TT2022-3A, TT2022-3B, TT2022-3C, TT2022-3D | 2024-09-02 – 2025-04-30 | Antti Virtanen | English | 2024-08-01 – 2025-02-28 |
| 3016 | IT2023-A, IT2023-B, IT2023-C, TT2023-A, TT2023-B, TT2023-C | 2025-09-01 – 2025-12-12 | Antti Virtanen | English | 2025-08-01 – 2025-09-06 |
The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2025-2026
Learning Outcomes
CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE) covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices and resolve common issues with protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Configure VLANs and Inter-VLAN routing applying security best practices.
- Troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing on Layer 3 devices.
- Configure redundancy on a switched network using STP and EtherChannel.
- Troubleshoot EtherChannel on switched networks.
- Explain how to support available and reliable networks using dynamic addressing and first-hop redundancy protocols.
- Configure dynamic address allocation in IPv6 networks.
- Configure WLANs using a WLC and L2 security best practices.
- Configure switch security to mitigate LAN attacks.
- Configure IPv4 and IPv6 static routing on routers.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
CCNAv7 Introduction to Networks (ITN) or equivalent experience
Contents
The course is the 2nd of 3 courses in the Cisco CCNAv7 curriculum.
CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE) covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices and resolve common issues with protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Regional Impact
The CCNAv7 curriculum helps students develop workforce readiness skills and builds a foundation for success in networking-related careers and degree programs.
Internationality
In VAMK you can study the CCNA 7 courses. This 3-course series is designed to prepare you for the CCNA Certification. Cisco Certifications are highly valued by employers globally.
Roles you can step into after CCNA studies are for example Network or Network Support Engineer, Network Operations Engineer, Network Administrator, Sales Engineer/Virtual Account Manager.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
All course materials are prepared by Cisco and are available online.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
The course includes activities using Packet Tracer, hands-on lab work, and a wide array of assessment types and tools.
Learning method is hybrid: the majority of the course you can study online time-independently, at your own pace. You can start the course at any time during the academic year. The real equipment labs and the Final Exams are carried out in the room A2029 according student’s progress.
All course materials are online, including course text and related interactive media, Packet Tracer simulation activities, real equipment labs, and many different types of quizzes and Chapter Exams. All of these materials provide important feedback to help you assess your progress throughout the course.
Assessment Criteria
5 - The student can adapt learned knowledges.
3 - The student can use learned knowledges without help.
1 - The student will perform basic tasks without help.
Assessment Methods
Assignments, laboratory exercises, final exam and skills exam.
Further Information
How to get access for the Cisco Netacad platform?
1. Register for the study period through the Pakki (student's desktop)
2. Send an e-mail to the teacher (antti.virtanen(at)vamk.fi) with the subject “Registration to [Course number and name]”, for example “Registration to CCNA 1 Introduction to Networks”:
- First Name,Last Name,VAMK Email Address
- An example: Antti,Virtanen,antti.virtanen@vamk.fi
- Please use the above format so that instructor can import learners by a specially formatted file
- Learners will receive an email send by Cisco Networking Academy with a link to join