Franklin University ITEC 275-3 Computer Networks: Switching, Routing, & Wans Fall 2025, Start Date 09/08/25

This course covers both the design and configuration of computer networks. Students will learn about the OSI model, network topologies, Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), routing, switching, Cisco network devices configuration, IP addressing, routing protocols, and network security, Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization, and network operations, and management. This course provides the student interactive configuration experience with the Cisco Systems Internetworking Operating System (IOS), Mininet, and Network Simulator (ns-3) in an isolated environment.