LAN Switching & Wireless (MCA336) crash course, Online MCA, Semester 3:
This subject covers how Ethernet switches are designed into hierarchical LANs, configured and secured, and extended with VLANs, VTP, Spanning Tree Protocol,…
- 18 video lessons
- 5h 9m
- Study notes
- 75 quiz questions
- Assignment

18 lessons in LAN Switching & Wireless
Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.
About this subject
This subject covers how Ethernet switches are designed into hierarchical LANs, configured and secured, and extended with VLANs, VTP, Spanning Tree Protocol, inter-VLAN routing and wireless LANs, following the CCNA Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless curriculum. After it you will be able to configure and troubleshoot switches, VLANs, trunks, STP and inter-VLAN routing, and set up and secure basic wireless LAN access.
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Switched LAN Architecture and Hierarchical Network Design
Module I, LAN Design: Switched LAN Architecture, Principles of Hierarchical Network Design
Free CCNA | LAN Architectures | Day 52 | CCNA 200-301 Complete Course· Jeremy's IT Lab· 19 min
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Choosing Switches for Access, Distribution and Core Layers
Module I, LAN Design: Matching Switches to Specific LAN Function
Which Cisco Switch To Buy in 2022?· Naj Qazi· 7 min
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Ethernet 802.3 and How Switches Forward Frames
Module II, Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration: Introduction to Ethernet/802.3 LAN, Forward Frame Using a Switch
Free CCNA | Ethernet LAN Switching (Part 1) | Day 5 | CCNA 200-301 Complete Course· Jeremy's IT Lab· 29 min
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Basic Cisco Switch Management Configuration
Module II, Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration: Switch Management Configuration
Cisco Switch basic Configuration | Cisco Switch Configuration Step by Step· Cisco Config· 19 min
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Switch Security: Passwords, SSH and Port Security
Module II, Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration: Configuring Switch Security
Free CCNA | Port Security | Day 49 | CCNA 200-301 Complete Course· Jeremy's IT Lab· 24 min
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Introduction to VLANs
Module III, VLANs: Introducing VLAN
Virtual LAN (VLAN)· Neso Academy· 11 min
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VLAN Trunking and 802.1Q
Module III, VLANs: VLAN Trunking
IEEE 802 1Q: Tagging and Trunking 101· Sunny Classroom· 7 min
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Configuring and Troubleshooting VLANs and Trunks
Module III, VLANs: Configuring VLAN and Trunks, Trouble Shooting VLANs and Trunks
VLAN और Trunking Explained for Beginners | Networking Basics in Hindi· Network Kings· 19 min
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VTP Concepts and Operation
Module IV, VTP: VTP Concept, VTP Operation
VTP in Hindi | VLAN Trunking Protocol Explained - Part 1 | CCNA Switching Tutorial· JagvinderThind· 7 min
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Configuring VTP
Module IV, VTP: Configure VTP
VTP Explained in Hindi | VLAN Trunking Protocol Full Guide· Network Kings· 20 min
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Redundant Layer 2 Topology and Intro to STP
Module V, STP: Redundant Layer 2 Topology, Introduction to STP
Spanning Tree Protocol | CCNA - Explained· PowerCert Animated Videos· 12 min
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STP Convergence
Module V, STP: STP Convergence
DAY-36 | Spanning tree protocol States | STP Convergence time | STP convergence steps |· PM Networking· 24 min
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PVST+ and Rapid STP (RSTP)
Module V, STP: PVSTP+, RSTP and Paired PVSTP+
Free CCNA | Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol | Day 22 | CCNA 200-301 Complete Course· Jeremy's IT Lab· 34 min
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Inter-VLAN Routing Explained
Module VI, Inter-VLAN Routing: Inter-VLAN Routing
InterVLAN Routing: 3 options· Sunny Classroom· 5 min
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Configuring and Troubleshooting Inter-VLAN Routing (Router on a Stick)
Module VI, Inter-VLAN Routing: Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing, Trouble Shooting Inter-VLAN Routing
FREE CCNA Lab 007: Inter-VLAN Routing (Router on a Stick)· Jeremy's IT Lab· 11 min
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Wireless LAN Fundamentals (802.11)
Module VII, Basic Wireless Concepts and Configuration: The Wireless LAN
Free CCNA | Wireless Fundamentals | Day 55 | CCNA 200-301 Complete Course· Jeremy's IT Lab· 27 min
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Wireless LAN Security
Module VII, Basic Wireless Concepts and Configuration: Wireless LAN Security
#49 Wireless Security - Factors, Threats & Measures for Wireless Security |CNS|· Trouble- Free· 12 min
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Configuring and Troubleshooting WLAN Access
Module VII, Basic Wireless Concepts and Configuration: Configuring Wireless LAN Access, Trouble Shooting Simple WLAN Problems
Free CCNA | Wireless Configuration | Day 58 | CCNA 200-301 Complete Course· Jeremy's IT Lab· 22 min
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Design and Document a Small Campus Switched LAN with Wireless Access
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LAN Switching & Wireless: common questions
This subject covers how Ethernet switches are designed into hierarchical LANs, configured and secured, and extended with VLANs, VTP, Spanning Tree Protocol, inter-VLAN routing and wireless LANs, following the CCNA Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless curriculum. After it you will be able to configure and troubleshoot switches, VLANs, trunks, STP and inter-VLAN routing, and set up and secure basic wireless LAN access. It's the LAN Switching & Wireless subject of Online MCA, Semester 3, in 18 lessons: Switched LAN Architecture and Hierarchical Network Design; Choosing Switches for Access, Distribution and Core Layers; Ethernet 802.3 and How Switches Forward Frames; Basic Cisco Switch Management Configuration; Switch Security: Passwords, SSH and Port Security; Introduction to VLANs; VLAN Trunking and 802.1Q; Configuring and Troubleshooting VLANs and Trunks; VTP Concepts and Operation; Configuring VTP; Redundant Layer 2 Topology and Intro to STP; STP Convergence; PVST+ and Rapid STP (RSTP); Inter-VLAN Routing Explained; Configuring and Troubleshooting Inter-VLAN Routing (Router on a Stick); Wireless LAN Fundamentals (802.11); Wireless LAN Security; Configuring and Troubleshooting WLAN Access.
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About 5h 9m of video across 18 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Design and Document a Small Campus Switched LAN with Wireless Access”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online MCA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.