CSS 51 - Switching Routing and Wireless Essential

    Recent Professors
    W. Welch
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    CSS50 with a grade of "C" or better.
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of CSS 51
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches 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 routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPng, single- area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. It is the second course of a three-course sequence that prepares students for the CCNA exam. Not open to students who have completed CSS 120B with a grade of "C" or better.