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Internetworking Technologies

Unit Code: HET708




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester or equivalent

60 Hours

Hawthorn

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

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Aims & Objectives:

Learning Objectives
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to: 
  • Explain the details of LAN switching and compare and contrast segmentation with bridges, switches, and routers, build simple LANs involving switches and access the switch
  • Explain why VLANs are used and how they are achieved using switches, configure switches to create VLANs
  • Explain and implement Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Explain and implement VLAN Trunking Protocol in the management of switches
  • Explain how the Spanning Tree Protocol eliminates loops in multi-switched LANs
  • Design and implement a Wireless LAN
  • Use Access Control Lists as a security technique to control traffic flow across the network
  • Explain the various WAN technology options for district sized networks, identify and use WAN-related router commands
  • Explain and implement PPP on WAN links
  • Explain and implement Frame Relay in a WAN
  • Configure and explain NAT, PAT and DHCP
  • Explain the aspects of security that impact on network operation and management
  • Outline and explain the services available to workers for remote access (teleworking) to the corporate network
  • As part of a team, design (justifying and documenting the design decisions) and build a small network with components of LAN and WAN technologies

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Teaching Methods:

Online self-study, Lectures (24 hrs), Practical Classes (36 hrs)

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Assessment:

Weekly online tests; Two online Final tests; One Case Study; Challenge Labs; Skills examination; Final written examination

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Generic Skills Outcomes:

Engineers Australia Generic Attributes:
· In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
· Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solutions
· Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance

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Content:

This unit provides training to prepare for sitting the external CCNA certification examinations.
Note the CCNA exam is conducted independently of Swinburne and there is a fee charged by the testing body.
 
The following areas will be covered:
  • Switching concepts
  • Switch configuration
  • Virtual LANs
  • Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Virtual Trunking Protocol
  • Spanning-tree protocol
  • Wireless LANs
  • Scaling IP addressing
  • WAN technologies
  • Access Control List
  • PPP
  • Network Security
  • Tele-worker Services
  • Frame relay
  • Network Troubleshooting

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References:

“LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide”, Alan Johnson, Cisco Press 2008
“Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide”, John Rullan, Cisco Press 2008
“LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide”, Wayne Lewis, Cisco Press 2008
“Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide”, Bob Vachon, Rick Graziani, Cisco Press 2008
“CCNA Self-Study CCNA Portable Commands Guide”, Scott Empson, Cisco Press 2006

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