E032 is the four-unit capstone of the Cisco version of WGU's Bachelor of Science, Cloud and Network Engineering. It follows the same pattern as the other capstones, with all tasks completed by integrating with Cisco tools and technologies.
The guidebook says students choose from a fixed set of workplace tasks and submit them in a working, deployed environment, where an evaluator inspects configurations or tests services. The three competencies cover deploying, designing and troubleshooting a hybrid network using Cisco technologies.
This version suits students whose program emphasizes Cisco networking. Success depends on fluent routing, switching and secure connectivity skills, plus a clear way of explaining them.
Course at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Western Governors University (WGU) |
| Course | E032, BSCNE-Cisco Capstone Project |
| Competency units | 4 |
| Level | Undergraduate capstone |
| Program | BS Cloud and Network Engineering, Cisco |
| Platform | Cisco tools and technologies |
What E032 Covers
| Competency (WGU wording, summarized) | What it asks of you |
|---|---|
| Deploy a hybrid network environment combining an on-premises network and a cloud network using Cisco technologies | Build and connect both sides |
| Design a hybrid network environment using Cisco technologies | Plan ranges, links and security |
| Troubleshoot connectivity within a hybrid network using Cisco technologies | Find and fix faults |
Key Concepts Explained
Routing and Tunnels
Hybrid connectivity relies on correct routing between sites and, often, an encrypted tunnel. Both ends must agree on addresses, encryption settings and which networks may use the tunnel.
Access Control
Access lists decide which traffic is permitted. The order of entries matters, and an implicit deny at the end blocks anything not allowed, which is a frequent cause of faults.
Illustration: Two sites connect through a tunnel that shows as up, but only one site can reach the other. Checking the routing table at the far site shows no route to the near site's range. The cause is a missing network statement in the routing configuration. After fixing it, the tester confirms reachability both ways and records the before and after output.
Show Your Working
Because the evaluator inspects the environment, tidy configurations with descriptions on interfaces and rules help them follow your design.
Typical Assignments and How to Approach Them
| Task element | What it tests | How to approach it |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Working configuration | Build in stages with verification after each |
| Design | Planning | Document addressing, routing, tunnels and filters |
| Troubleshooting | Method | Move from link to routing to filters to service |
A Verification Log
Keep a log with one row per test. It becomes both your fault-finding record and your final evidence.
| Test | Expected result | Actual result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel status | Up on both ends | Recorded | None or fix |
| Route check | Remote range present | Recorded | Add or correct route |
| Traffic test | Allowed traffic passes | Recorded | Adjust filters |
Choosing and Scoping Your Task
Look at each task through the lens of the rubric and choose the one you can complete, test and explain with Cisco technologies. A clean, well-verified build is stronger than an elaborate one with loose ends.
Write a short scope with the sites, address plan, routing approach, tunnel or link settings and access rules. Plan your tests in advance: tunnel status, routing tables, permitted and blocked traffic. After building, run every test again from a clean start, save your configurations and confirm the environment will still be live when the evaluator inspects it.
Weak and Strong Troubleshooting Notes
Good notes show a method that another engineer could follow.
| Weak | Stronger |
|---|---|
| The tunnel was broken and I fixed it. | The tunnel was up but one site could not reach the other. The far site had no route to the near site's range. I added the missing network statement, saw the route appear in the table, and confirmed traffic passed in both directions. |
Stating the symptom, the check, the cause, the change and the confirmation is the pattern evaluators expect to see.
A Note on Saved Configurations
Before you finish, make sure your final configuration is saved so that it survives a restart, and that the devices are in the state you describe in your documentation.
Final Review Before You Submit
Walk through your environment the way an evaluator will. Follow your own notes, check each requirement and note anything that needs a sentence of explanation. It is far easier to fix a gap now than to resubmit.
- Devices and links are powered, reachable and in the documented state.
- Routing tables, tunnel status and access rules match your design.
- Your tests pass after a fresh start.
- Every rubric line has matching evidence.
Where Students Get Stuck
- Mismatched tunnel settings. Both ends must agree on parameters.
- Filter order. A broad rule early can block later permits.
- Missing routes. Check both directions.
- Unsaved configuration. Confirm your final configuration is saved and live.
Study Tips for E032
- Revisit your routing, switching and security notes before choosing a task.
- Test after each small change.
- Add descriptions to interfaces and rules.
- Check the final state against every rubric line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The guidebook lists 4.
Cisco tools and technologies, per the guidebook.
An evaluator inspects configurations or tests services in the working environment.
It has the same structure, with all work done using Cisco technologies.
None is stated in the course description.
Yes. We check structure and reasoning, but we do not access or build your environment.