CTS 131 - Networking 2

4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Formerly CSI 158 - Networking 2

Explore switching concepts such as VLAN and trunking technologies. Configure and troubleshoot a small switched network. Explain how vulnerabilities can be mitigated to enhance network security. Learn the purpose and operation of routing concepts. Explain the benefits and operations of DHCP. Discuss network concepts such as WLANs, LAN redundancy and link aggregation.

Prerequisite(s): CTS 130 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of department chair.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain the purpose of VLANs and trunking.
Implement security best practices to mitigate LAN attacks.
Describe how routers make forwarding decisions.
Explain DHCP operation.
Identify WLAN, LAN redundancy and link aggregation technologies.