This course will provide students with comprehensive but practical knowledge needed to configure routers and switches for both local and wide area networks. Students will learn the principles needed to utilize bandwidth more effectively and to enhance security and privacy. Students will be introduced to the tools and methodologies needed to design, debug and troubleshoot networks. Labs will include configuring routers using link protocols and learning how to link ISPs. Students will be able to plan and implement IP addressing schemes; and configure and verify routing protocols. Lab: 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ITM 513 and ITM 600 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
