- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides insight into the architecture, components, and operations of routers, switches and wireless devices in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot networks with technologies such as static routing, virtual LANs (VLANs), inter-VLAN routing, Dot1q trunking, , Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Stateless Address Auto Configuration (SLAAC), Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP), port security, standard access control lists, and device discovery protocols. Students work with both IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting. First hop redundancy and basic Wireless LAN (WLAN) configuration are also covered Students must have access to a Windows based multi-media computer.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in CITX 1160
Credits
6.0
Domestic fees
$1,307.72
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform basic configuration of Cisco routers and switches
- Describe routing tables and their search structure
- Code static and default routes
- Describe Ethernet switching operations
- Configure Virtual LAN operations
- Configure VLAN trunks between switches
- Configure Virtual Trunking Protocol (VTP) parameters
- Optimize STP operations in a multi-switch environment
- Implement IPv4 and IPv6 functionality using static routing
- Implement secure remote access to routers and switches
- Provide first hop redundancy to hosts connected to a switch
- Implement a WLAN using a wireless router and a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Cisco CCNA Level 2 (CITX 2060) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of CITX 2060 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 44410
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 30 Loading
- CRN 44410
- $1307.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 30 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 105 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rick Phelan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Monday February 16th (Family Day). Approval is required to register in this course. For approval, contact soepts@bcit.ca and provide your BCIT student ID. No textbooks are required. Students will have access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study materials. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.