LAN Switching & Wide Area Network
About This Course
The knowledge and application covered in LAN Switching and Wide Area Network are:
o Understand switching concepts, including frame forwarding and collision/broadcast domains.
o Develop skill in configuring and troubleshooting switches, routers and highly available and reliable networks.
o Understand LAN security concepts, including endpoint security and Layer 2 vulnerabilities.
o Implement switch security configurations, such as port security, DTP, native VLAN, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, PortFast, and BPDU Guard.
o Understand network design principles, including data, voice, and video convergence.
o Understand WAN concepts, including traditional and modern connectivity options.
o Develop skills in implementing VPN using IPsec.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
Applicants must satisfy at least one of the following entry requirements:
(i) Any diploma from a polytechnic* in Singapore
(ii) Any degree from a university** in Singapore
* NYP, NP, RP, SP, or TP
** NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, or SUTD (candidates with degrees from other universities are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Foreign equivalent qualifications or other qualifications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.