Computer Networks II, distance course

Education facts

Code: DVA224

In the rapid development of both computers and networks, there is an increasing need for people with knowledge in these areas. ## About the course This course will provide a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge in the art of configuring and securing computer networks and create network topologies. Together with Computer Networks I, distance course (Datakommunikation i nätverk I, distanskurs) you will be covering most, but not all, of the content that are part of a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate. The certificate is not part of this course. The course covers configuration of routers and switches, hierarchical network design, various routing protocols, STP, OSPF, NAT, ACL, QoS concepts, link aggregation, VPN, network management, and various WAN technologies.

Entry requirements

Basic knowledge of the OSI reference model, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, IP networks including IP subnets, VLSM and CIDR, Ethernet, router and switch configuration, static and dynamic routing, routing protocols, switching, VLANs, VTP, Inter-VLAN routing, NAT, network media, network components, network terminology and traffic filtering. This can be achieved after completing the course in Computer Networks 1 in 7,5 ECTS credits.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Computer Networks II, distance course

  Mälardalen University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %