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#1 Introduction to Routing and Switching
An overview of the fundamental concepts of routing and switching, including the roles...
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#2 OSI Model and TCP/IP Model
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#3 Routing Protocols (Static and Dynamic)
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#4 Switching Techniques (STP, VLANs)
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#5 IP Addressing and Subnetting
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#6 Routing Table and ARP
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#7 Inter-VLAN Routing
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#8 Network Address Translation (NAT)
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#9 Quality of Service (QoS) in Routing and Switching
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#10 Troubleshooting Routing and Switching Issues
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#11 Introduction to Routing and Switching
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#12 Types of Network Devices
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#13 IP Addressing and Subnetting
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#14 Routing Protocols
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#15 VLANs and Trunking
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#16 Switching Technologies
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#17 Network Security and Access Control
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#18 Quality of Service (QoS) in Networking
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#19 Introduction to Routing and Switching
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#20 OSI Model and TCP/IP Model
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#21 Routing Protocols
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#22 Switching Technologies
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#23 IP Addressing and Subnetting
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#24 Routing Table Configuration
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#25 Switch Configuration and VLANs
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#26 Inter-VLAN Routing
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#27 Network Address Translation (NAT)
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#28 Quality of Service (QoS)
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#29 Introduction to Routing and Switching
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#30 Router Configuration
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#31 Switch Configuration
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#32 Routing Protocols
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#33 Switching Mechanisms
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#34 Inter-VLAN Routing
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#35 Quality of Service (QoS)
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#36 Network Security
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#37 Troubleshooting Routing and Switching Issues
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#38 Scalability and Redundancy
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Unit Outline 45h

Learning Objectives

5 objectives
  • Understand the fundamental concepts and roles of routing and switching in network communication.
  • Explain the OSI and TCP/IP models and their relevance to routing and switching.
  • Configure and manage routing protocols, VLANs, and switching technologies to optimize network performance.
  • Apply IP addressing, subnetting, NAT, and inter-VLAN routing techniques for efficient network design and operation.
  • Implement Quality of Service (QoS), security measures, and troubleshooting strategies in routing and switching environments.

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Unit 781: Routing and Switching Fundamentals

1. Introduction to Routing and Switching

  • Overview of Routing and Switching
  • Roles of Routers and Switches in Network Communication
  • Differences Between Routing and Switching
  • Packet Forwarding Concepts
  • Types of Network Devices: Routers, Switches, Hubs, Access Points

2. Network Models

2.1 OSI Model

  • Seven Layers Overview
  • Functions of Each Layer Relevant to Routing and Switching

2.2 TCP/IP Model

  • Four Layers and Their Roles
  • Comparison Between OSI and TCP/IP Models

3. IP Addressing and Subnetting

  • IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing Schemes
  • IP Address Classes and Structure
  • Subnet Masks and Subnetting Techniques
  • Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR)
  • Designing and Implementing Subnets

4. Routing Protocols

4.1 Static Routing

  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Configuration Basics

4.2 Dynamic Routing Protocols

  • Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
  • Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
  • Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
  • Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) (Overview)
  • Routing Algorithms and Metrics
  • Comparison of Protocols

5. Routing Table and ARP

  • Structure and Function of Routing Tables
  • How Routing Tables Determine Best Path
  • Address Resolution Protocol (ARP): Purpose and Operation

6. Switching Technologies

6.1 Ethernet Switching

  • Layer 2 Switching Basics
  • MAC Address Table

6.2 Switching Techniques

  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
    • Purpose and Operation
    • Preventing Network Loops
  • EtherChannel
  • Layer 3 Switching Overview

6.3 VLANs and Trunking

  • Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
  • VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
  • IEEE 802.1Q Trunking
  • Benefits of VLAN Segmentation

7. Inter-VLAN Routing

  • Concept and Importance
  • Methods of Inter-VLAN Routing
    • Router-on-a-Stick
    • Layer 3 Switches
  • Configuration of Routing Interfaces

8. Network Address Translation (NAT)

  • Purpose of NAT
  • Types of NAT (Static, Dynamic, PAT)
  • NAT Configuration and Use Cases

9. Quality of Service (QoS) in Routing and Switching

  • Importance of QoS
  • QoS Mechanisms and Policies
  • Traffic Prioritization and Bandwidth Management
  • Queuing Techniques and Traffic Shaping

10. Network Security and Access Control

  • Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • Firewall Basics in Routing and Switching Context
  • Port Security
  • Virtual Private Network (VPN) Fundamentals
  • Common Security Threats and Mitigation

11. Router and Switch Configuration

11.1 Router Configuration

  • Setting IP Addresses
  • Configuring Routing Protocols
  • Applying ACLs

11.2 Switch Configuration

  • Setting up VLANs
  • Trunking Configuration
  • Port Security Measures

12. Troubleshooting Routing and Switching Issues

  • Common Problems in Routing and Switching
  • Diagnostic Tools and Techniques
  • Analyzing Logs and Network Traffic
  • Best Practices for Problem Solving

13. Scalability and Redundancy

  • Strategies for Network Scalability
  • Redundancy Protocols and Techniques
  • Enhancing Network Reliability and Fault Tolerance
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