This is the second course in our Cisco Networking Academy pathway. The student must have previously taken and passed Introduction to Networks (ITCC-1014), to register.The course covers description of the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts; provides an in-depth understanding of how routers and switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment.The successful completer should be able to configure, secure, and maintain routers and switches; resolve common issues with routing protocols, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks; configure WLANs.Students receive a certificate of completion from Cisco upon the successful completion of each of the Academy courses. Students may also choose to take the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) exam after completing course 1 and 2. These tests can be scheduled through Pearson Vue and taken in our testing center. This class may articulate to our A.A.S. degree in Computer and Network Administration.This course is TPEG grant eligible.