Advanced Network Routing
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Module Aims
Aim 1
To reinforce the students’ prior knowledge of communications and computer networks.
Aim 2
To enable students to gain further knowledge and understanding of routing protocols, their functions and appropriate use.
Aim 3
To enable students to critically evaluate current and future developments in networking technologies.
Aim 4
To provide the students with hands on experience on how to configure, program, and troubleshoot routers and switches for certain scenarios.
Aim 5
Prepare students for the Cisco CCNA qualification.
Module Content
This module extends and reinforces previously learnt networking skills on both a theoretical and a practical level. It will enable students to gain the necessary skills to use switches efficiently and configure routers in a multi-protocol network environment. This module covers Cisco semester 3 and 4 to prepare students for the Cisco CCNA qualification.
Scaling Networks
Hierarchical Network Design, Access layer, Distribution layer, and Core Layers, Use of Switches and Routers to Manage Failure Domains
Switching concepts
Switch Configuration and Security, Redundancy, Etherchannel, Spanning-Tree protocol, HSRP, VLANs
Wireless Networks
802.11 Technology, Security and Configuration
Classless Routing
Protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP for both IPv4 and IPv6, Basic OSPF Configuration, OSPF Multi-area Configuration
IPv4 and IPv6
Addressing, subnetting, NAT, ACLs
WAN Technologies
HDLC, PPP, Frame Relay, VPNs
Network Administration
Tools and Techniques, Documentation and Security, Teleworking
Future Developments
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
Theoretical concepts will be introduced and discussed in lectures then students will use the practical sessions to build and test a range of networks incorporating the theoretical concepts. The practical exercises will incorporate physical, virtual and simulated networks. Students are expected to utilise the range of teaching and learning resources developed by Cisco alongside the taught classes. Students are also expected to research and consider alternative technologies to those offered by Cisco.
The assessments will involve students being given networking tasks for a business case study, such as a preconfigured but malfunctioning network, and/or a networking design, that they are expected to document, critically analyse and problem solve to arrive at a fully functioning network.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through two practical assessments.
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