TCP / IP Networks
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TT00BI86 |
| Curriculum: | TT 2024 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Virtanen, Antti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Take your networking skills to the next level with this second course in the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA series: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE). In this course, you will learn to configure VLANs and inter-VLAN routing, implement network redundancy and reliability, and manage IP addressing and static routes. You will also gain knowledge of wireless networks and their secure deployment, as well as learn how to protect switches and LANs from various types of attacks. By the end of the course, you will have the practical skills needed to build secure, reliable, and modern computer networks.
Student's Workload
135 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Local Area Networks, Operating Systems and Domain Services.
Contents
1. Layer 2 Switching and VLANs
Understand how Layer 2 switches forward data
Implement VLANs and trunking in a switched network
Troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing on Layer 3 devices
Configure switch security to mitigate LAN attacks
2. Redundancy and High Availability
Explain how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) enables redundancy
Implement and troubleshoot EtherChannel
Configure first-hop redundancy protocols (FHRPs)
Support available and reliable networks using dynamic addressing
3. IP Addressing and Routing
Configure IPv4 and IPv6 static routes
Troubleshoot static and default routes
Configure dynamic IPv6 address allocation
Implement DHCPv4 across multiple LANs
4. Wireless Networking
Explain how WLANs enable network connectivity
Implement WLANs using a wireless router and Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)
Apply Layer 2 security best practices for wireless networks
5. Network Security
Identify common vulnerabilities that compromise LAN security
Apply switch and WLAN security measures to mitigate attacks
Regional Impact
The CCNA curriculum helps students develop workforce readiness skills and builds a foundation for success in networking-related careers and degree programs.
Internationality
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Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Online interactive learning material provided by Cisco Networking Academy: CCNA2 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures. Hands-on labs and Cisco Packet Tracer network simulation activities. Videos, syntax checkers, interactive activities, quizzes and module group exams reinforce learning. Exams to measure learning outcomes.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student understands most of the concepts discussed, is able to design and build switched local area networks and small routed networks.
Grade 3: The student understands the concepts discussed in considerable part, is able to configure switched local area networks and small routed networks.
Grade 1: The student understands the basic concepts of the subject treated, understands how to configure switched local area networks and small routed networks.
Assessment Methods
Laboratory exercises, Checkpoint Exams, Practice Final Exams (2), Final Exam and Skills Exam.