- 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
$1,281.96 - $1,307.72 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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 2025
Below is one offering of CITX 2060 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 50020
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 50020
- $1281.96 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 26 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
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 textbook required; online study materials will be available through the Cisco Networking Academy. For departmental approval, contact Katie Howard at khoward18@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.
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of CITX 2060 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 34844
Dates
Sep 13 - Dec 06 Loading
- CRN 34844
- $1307.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Dec 06 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 205 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
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 Saturday, October 11th (Thanksgiving Weekend). Approval is MANDATORY before you can register in Cisco CCNA Level 2. To request approval, please contact khoward18@bcit.ca and include both your BCIT student ID and the CRN (34844). No textbooks are required. Students will have access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. 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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.