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Cisco Intro

Class Number: CISNET 10150200-2 - Cisco Intro
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-150-200 CISCO INTRO ...introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Describe the functioning of computer networking
  2. Examine the seven layers of the OSI Reference Model.
  3. Identify LAN cabling characteristics and components.
  4. Utilize logical LAN design diagrams.
  5. Identify the purpose and operation of common network services.
  6. Examine the implementation of reliability in network communication.
  7. Describe the movement of network packets through internetworks.
  8. Apply IPv4 addressing schemes.
  9. Develop subnet schemes for IPv4 addressing structures.
  10. Examine IPv6 addressing structure and use.
  11. Perform basic router configuration.

Class Details

Class Number:
CISNET 10150200-2 - Cisco Intro
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended
Term:
2026 Fall

Class Notes

Class Format: 

  • Combination of in-person, and online instruction. 

  • Complete the class through in-person sessions, live virtual meetings, and non-live online instruction. 

Class Structure: In-person and/or online live lecture plus mandatory self-paced lab time.  

  • Lab Location: NWTC Green Bay Campus, Room BT338 

  • Open Lab Hours: Mondays, 1:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. 

  • Mandatory, Weekly Lab Time: Attend during open lab hours. 

  • Closures: Closed during college holidays and breaks. 

  • Time Commitment: Plan at least 30 total hours for lab work. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/17/2026 - 12/14/2026 Online Live Monday
10:30 AM - 12:20 PM
8/17/2026 - 12/14/2026 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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