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Device Configuration and Management Duration: 8 Weeks Overview: Focuses on configuring and managing various devices in a network, including routers, switches, and firewalls. Week 1: Introduction to Device Configuration Basics of device configuration, network devices, and interfaces. Assessment: Quiz on device types and configuration basics. Week 2: Network Configuration Fundamentals IP addressing, subnetting, and network interfaces. Assessment: Configure IP addresses and subnets. Week 3: Configuring Routers and Switches Router setup, switch configuration, and VLANs. Assessment: Configure a basic router and switch. Week 4: Routing Protocols Static routing, dynamic routing (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP). Assessment: Implement static and dynamic routing. Week 5: Network Security Configuration Firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), and VPNs. Assessment: Configure a firewall and ACLs. Week 6: Wireless Network Configuration Setting up wireless networks, Wi-Fi standards, and security. Assessment: Configure a wireless network. Week 7: Device Monitoring and Troubleshooting Monitoring tools, log management, troubleshooting techniques. Assessment: Troubleshoot network device issues. Week 8: Device Management Best Practices Backup strategies, software updates, and network maintenance. Assessment: Develop a device management plan. Assessments Projects: 50% Final Project: 30% Quizzes/Participation: 20%