LinITX MikroTik Certified Switching Engineer - MTCSWE Training Course

MikroTik Certified Switching Engineer (MTCSWE)

The MikroTik Certified Switching Engineer (MTCSWE) is a three-day advanced training course designed for network engineers and technicians focused on deploying and supporting RouterOS Layer 2 forwarding, RouterBOARD hardware switch chip features, and bridge functionalities. This course covers Packet flow, VLANs, Spanning Tree and Layer2 security. This course contains many practical labs to enable students to put the theory in to practice.

The MTCSWE training course aims to equip participants with the skills to plan, implement and debug Layer2 technologies effectively and efficiently in a MikroTik environment.

The MTCSWE training course is constantly being updated and refreshed using the latest syllabus from MikroTik plus loads of other extra very useful topics

Subjects covered in this course include: 

Module 1: Introduction

• Layer 2 forwarding concepts
• Layer 2 traffic types: Unicast, multicast and broadcast traffic
• MAC learning in bridges and switches
• Interface settings
• RouterOS bridge overview
• RouterOS packet flow
• RouterBOARD switch chip overview
• RouterBOARDs with basic switch chips
• Cloud Router Switch (CRS) series devices with advanced switch chips

Module 2: MTU

• MTU
  
• L2MTU
  
• Jumbo frames
  
• Potential MTU issues

Module 3: VLAN

• 802.1Q and 802.1ad (QinQ) VLAN overview and tagging concepts
• RouterOS VLAN interfaces
• Port based VLAN (VLAN bridging)
• Inter-VLAN routing ('router on a stick')
• Port based VLAN
• MAC based VLAN
• Protocol based VLAN
• 802.1ad (QinQ) implementation

Module 4: Spanning Tree Protocol

• Spanning tree protocol (STP) concepts
  
• Multiple Spanning tree (MSTP) concepts
  
• Bridge protocol data unit (BPDU)
  
• Spanning tree security

Module 5: Link Aggregation

• RouterOS bonding

Module 6: Port Isolation

• RouterOS bridge horizon
  
• Switch port isolation

Module 7: QoS

• Layer 2 QoS (802.1p)
  
• Traffic shaping
  
• Bandwidth limiting in bridge with queues
• Bandwidth limiting in switch chip

Module 8: Layer 2 Security

• IGMP snooping
  
• DHCP snooping
  
• Loop protect
  
• Traffic storm control
  
• Layer 2 firewall
  
• BPDU guard
  
• ARP modes
  
• Port security
  
• 802.1X
  
• Switch security

Module 9: PoE

• RouterOS PoE modes and compatibility
  
• RouterOS PoE priority settings
  
• RouterOS PoE monitoring

Module 10: Tools

• Layer2 diagnostic tools
  
• Port mirroring

Module 11: SwOS

• Introduction to SwOS
  
• RouterBOARD dual-boot compatibility
  
• Installing SwOS
  
• Managing SwOS
  
• Configuration of Layer 2 Features with SwOS

The full outline of everything that will be covered is dictated by MikroTik and is frequently changed to keep it up to date with the latest features of RouterOS. The latest version of the outline is located at MTCSWE Course Content PDF

The MTCSWE Qualification:

The MikroTik Certified Layer 2 Engineer (MTCSWE) qualification is only issued upon passing the MTCSWE online examination, it is not available online unless invigilated by an approved Mikrotik Trainer. In order to take the examination MikroTik require the full attendance of an official training course delivered by an approved Mikrotik Trainer. The training delivery and material used can be checked by Mikrotik at any time to ensure a high standard is maintained and therefore the student can be assured that the qualification is of worth to any potential employer. The training material is constantly being updated as each RouterOS version is updated and therefore the MTCSWE qualification is only valid for a period of three years from date of issue.

Q. Do I really need to attend a MikroTik course, can't I just learn it all for yourself?

A. Sure, of course you can - if you really have the time to learn the complexities of the MikroTik RouterOS which involves a steep learning curve. So, yes, you could just try to figure it all out for yourself but it is our belief you would benefit more greatly by attending one of our training courses instead. You will not only learn from the trainer's own personal experiences, be provided with quality training materials that you can refer to later, and walk away with gained knowledge that you can immediately use in your workplace when you return. We think it is a worthwhile investment and money very well spent.

Intended Target Audience:

This course is aimed at network administrators, integrators, Technical Managers, IT consultants and other technical users who already or would like to deploy and support RouterOS Layer 2 forwarding, RouterBOARD hardware switch chip features, and bridge functionalities using MikroTik RouterOS and MikroTik SwitchOS. It is not suitable for those with no prior TCP/IP knowledge!

Student Prerequisites:

• An understanding of TCP/IP and the difference between a Layer2 and a Layer3 network
• An understanding of IPv4 Subnetting
• An understanding of the OSI Model
• Previous experience of the MikroTik CLI is beneficial
• In accordance with MikroTik Terms and Conditions, only students who have successfully passed an MTCNA in the past will be permitted to take this Engineer Level Certification Exam..
• Students without a current MTCNA certificate are however permitted to renew their MTCNA certifications during this training course, please click here for more info.
• Laptop with WiFi and Ethernet ports. If laptop is non-windows based (e.g. OSX, Linux), then Winbox must be pre installed and working before arrival.
• USB Serial console cable
• 2 x CAT5 cables, min length 2m each
• If the student is wishing to take the examination, then *Photo ID will be required to prove identity before taking the exam.

*Acceptable types of ID are equal to that required for professional or government controlled exams. E.g. Passport, Photo Driving Licence, National ID Card.

Timetable:

1st Day: 09:00 - 17:00
2nd Day: 09:00 - 17:00
Last Day: 09:00 - 16:00
15 minute Breaks: 10:30 and 15:00
30 min Lunch: 12:30

On the last day there is an optional exam which runs for 1 hour.

What is included?

• 3 days of training.
• You get to keep the MikroTik hAP AC Lite Router used on the course!
• Training Manual
  
• Free MikroTik RouterOS Level 4 License on passing examination
• The exam - (if required)