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
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$1,307.72
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of CITX 2060 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 50020
Dates
Apr 14 - Jul 02 Loading
- CRN 50020
- $1307.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 - Jul 02 | Tue, Thu | 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
- No textbook required; online study materials will be available through the Cisco Networking Academy. For departmental approval, contact the Program Assistant at soepts@bcit.ca. Please include both the CRN 50020 and your BCIT Student ID. 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.
Confirmation
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Status
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