This course is the second course of the four semester Cisco Systems CCNA preparation program. This course is a robust treatment of Cisco System’s CCNA track which will provide the student with a highly marketable skill and knowledge set. This course is designed for students seeking a technical degree in the field of Computer Networking, and for the student seeking CCNA / CCNP certification. It is also highly useful for those seeking computer forensics and cyber security certifications and degrees. The course follows the proven, world recognized Cisco Networking Academy curriculum and incorporates significant online components including testing. Reliable Internet access is required for the student. This course has an online component. This course follows the proven, world recognized Cisco Networking Academy curriculum and incorporates significant online components, including testing. Students should be very familiar with modern Windows computers and be comfortable using computers before registering for this course. This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of LAN switches and routers, and explains the basic principles of routing and routing protocols following Cisco Academy recommendations. The course goes into intermediate depth about programming switches, basics of programming routers, and fundamentals of wireless. Prerequisite: NET 101.