The courseware is self-paced and complements the material presented in class. During instructor led modules, lectures and extensive, hands on labs reinforce the topics covered in the online courseware. Routers Every student in the Cisco Network Administration Program is assigned a Cisco 2500 or 2600 router and a Catalyst 1900 Ethernet switch for use during the program. Real world lab exercises allow students to become proficient in the operation, configuration, and troubleshooting of these devices. Students build networks by performing UTP wiring installations, which include making cables, punching down wires on patch panels, and cable testing.
Students also explore the role of switches and routers in a network.
Additional topics covered include WAN protocol features and configuration, integrating different types of routers, network traffic analysis, firewalls, proxy servers, NAT, and VPNs. Information presented in each module is reinforced with hands-on labs that allow the students to increase understanding of the function and configuration of the technologies. We don't just educate. As a graduate of Boston University's Computer Career Programs, students now receive even greater recognition for their ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems. Computer Career Programs provides job search instruction upon the completion of the technical training portion of the program.