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Cisco Related Series by MindLeaders BCMSN 642-811: Switched Networks, VLANs, and Trunks
Product Code: BCMS01 Time: 4 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course explains Cisco's design philosophy for creating scalable campus networks, including Cisco's old three-layer hierarchical model and Cisco's new Enterprise Model design. The different types of Layer 2 and Layer 3 solutions, including the different Ethernet media types, are compared and contrasted. This course also explains how to put a basic configuration on a Catalyst switch, and defines and explains VLANs, trunking, and the Virtual Trunk Protocol (VTP). All three of these areas play an integral part in the setup of VLANs in a network.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Use the Enterprise Composite Network Model to design networks
  • Compare and contrast Layer 2 switches, routers, Layer 3 switches, and multilayer switches
  • Compare and contrast Ethernet technologies
  • Compare, configure, and troubleshoot dynamic and static VLANs and ISL trunking protocols
  • Configure and troubleshoot trunks and pruning
  • Describe the three different VTP modes

Outline:

  • Network Design
  • Enterprise Network Model
  • Network Devices
  • Network Media Types
  • Switching Roles in Network Design
  • CatOS and IOS Comparison and Switch Configuration
  • Switch Troubleshooting
  • Converting CatOS to IOS and SFM Connectivity
  • Advantages of Virtual LANs
  • VLAN Implementations and Assignment of Users
  • Frame Tagging VLAN Information and Protocols
  • Dynamic Trunk Protocol Configuration
  • VLAN Trunk Protocol

Features:

  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone preparing for the Cisco BCMSN 642-811 exam or for anyone who wants to learn more about networking.

Prerequisites:

Experience with Windows NT/2000/XP and/or Unix OS.

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

  • Cisco, CCNA, and Cisco IOS are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Terms of Use:

None

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