Module Description:
This module will introduce topics in Internet routing protocols, Ethernet and IP networking, covering parts 1 and 2 of the Cisco CCNA syllabus.
This module is designed as an alternative to CE231 for students that are entering directly into year 2 of a three year degree programme and therefore have not taken CE155 which is a prerequisite for CE231. Students taking this module will not have a following level 6 module that provides parts 3 and 4 of the Cisco CCNA as part of their degree programme.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Explain and configure Internet routing protocols for interconnecting networks.
2. Explain the principles of, and configure, Ethernet switches.
3. Understand the principles of access and LAN technologies and configure routers to use these technologies.
4. Assess the suitability of relevant protocols within a modern communications infrastructure.
Outline Syllabus
. Introduction to Data networking
OSI model
Overview of physical layer systems
LANs and WANs
. Data link layer networking and Ethernet
Comparison of various Ethernet systems
Key differences between switches/hubs and routed systems
Data link layer protocols for WANs
. IP networking
IPv4 addressing
Packet routing
. Internet routing protocols
Introduction to Classless Routing and IP address scaling
Distance vector routing protocols, RIP and EIGRP
Link-state routing protocols and OSPF
Path-based routing protocols and BGP
Configuration of RIP, EIGRP and OSPF
Performance comparison between routing protocols
. Data link layer protocols
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)
Frame Relay
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Ethernet
This module will introduce topics in Internet routing protocols, Ethernet and IP networking, covering parts 1 and 2 of the Cisco CCNA syllabus.
This module is designed as an alternative to CE231 for students that are entering directly into year 2 of a three year degree programme and therefore have not taken CE155 which is a prerequisite for CE231. Students taking this module will not have a following level 6 module that provides parts 3 and 4 of the Cisco CCNA as part of their degree programme.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Explain and configure Internet routing protocols for interconnecting networks.
2. Explain the principles of, and configure, Ethernet switches.
3. Understand the principles of access and LAN technologies and configure routers to use these technologies.
4. Assess the suitability of relevant protocols within a modern communications infrastructure.
Outline Syllabus
. Introduction to Data networking
OSI model
Overview of physical layer systems
LANs and WANs
. Data link layer networking and Ethernet
Comparison of various Ethernet systems
Key differences between switches/hubs and routed systems
Data link layer protocols for WANs
. IP networking
IPv4 addressing
Packet routing
. Internet routing protocols
Introduction to Classless Routing and IP address scaling
Distance vector routing protocols, RIP and EIGRP
Link-state routing protocols and OSPF
Path-based routing protocols and BGP
Configuration of RIP, EIGRP and OSPF
Performance comparison between routing protocols
. Data link layer protocols
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)
Frame Relay
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Ethernet