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Networks, security and Wifi, 80 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme Network technician at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: NÄTD24LIN.

The course covers wireless networks (WiFi), key security aspects and advanced routing according to Cisco CCNA. You gain knowledge of how computer networks are built, LAN and WAN, and learn to configure routers, routing protocols, access lists and switches with STP, VLAN and VTP. The course is one of the largest in the YH programme Network Technician at TUC Yrkeshögskola and includes many practical lab sessions.

Duration: 16 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Advanced
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full-time, about 40 hours/week during the course period

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About the course.

The course covers wireless networks (WiFi), key security aspects and gives an insight into advanced routing. It covers networks and communication according to Cisco CCNA and gives students the knowledge to explain how computer networks are built, communication and different types of LAN and WAN. The course includes troubleshooting of different connection and routing protocols and the use of NAT and PAT to connect LANs to the internet and cloud services. Students learn to configure routers, routing protocols and access lists, and to administer and troubleshoot switches and the protocols STP, VLAN and VTP. The course also gives skills in planning, designing and maintaining IT infrastructure and in working independently in an operating environment within switching and routing. Practical exercises and lab sessions are included.

The course covers wireless networks (WiFi), key security aspects and gives an insight into advanced routing. It covers networks and communication according to Cisco CCNA and gives students the knowledge to explain how computer networks are built, communication and different types of LAN and WAN. The course includes troubleshooting of different connection and routing protocols and the use of NAT and PAT to connect LANs to the internet and cloud services. Students learn to configure routers, routing protocols and access lists, and to administer and troubleshoot switches and the protocols STP, VLAN and VTP. The course also gives skills in planning, designing and maintaining IT infrastructure and in working independently in an operating environment within switching and routing. Practical exercises and lab sessions are included.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You can explain how computer networks are built, communication and different types of LAN and WAN.
  • You can configure routers, routing protocols and access lists.
  • You can administer and troubleshoot switches and the protocols STP, VLAN and VTP.
  • You can use NAT and PAT to connect LANs to the internet and cloud services.
  • You can plan, design and maintain IT infrastructure within switching and routing.
  • You can apply key security aspects in wireless networks (WiFi).
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Network communication and LAN/WAN

    Basics of how computer networks are built according to Cisco CCNA.

  2. Routing and access lists

    Configuration of routers, routing protocols and NAT/PAT.

  3. Switching: STP, VLAN and VTP

    Administration and troubleshooting of switches and switch protocols.

  4. Wireless networks (WiFi)

    Structure and security in wireless network environments.

  5. Network security

    Key security aspects for operating networks.

  6. Lab sessions

    Practical exercises in routing, switching and troubleshooting.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is aimed at you who are studying to become a network technician and want solid knowledge of routing, switching, WiFi and network security according to Cisco CCNA.

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