CSC3427 Switching, Wireless and WAN Technologies

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

RATIONALE

Switches and routers are the basic hardware components of local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN). Furthermore, LANs are inter-connected by WANs which use different technologies from the LANs. An understanding of the basic concepts and operations for switches, routers and WAN technologies is a pre-requisite for all network professionals. This course focuses on basic concepts of switches and virtual LANs; wireless LANs; wireless routers; and various WAN technologies including Frame Relay and enterprise network security. This course covers most of the contents of CISCO Network Academy Program, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exploration courses, LAN Switching and Wireless, and Accessing the WAN.

SYNOPSIS

This course introduces virtual LAN as a tool to provide segmentation, flexibility and security of local area networks. Access control lists are introduced as a measure for enterprise network security. Network Address Translation is discussed as a method to conserve Internet Protocol Version 4 (ipv4) network address space. It also focuses on WAN technologies which spans large geographic areas. After completion of this course, the students will be able to describe and select appropriate WAN technologies; handle switches; routers and wireless routers with confidence.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Understand switching basics (Assignment 1 and exam);
2. Design, implement and maintain virtual LANs using switches (Assignment 1 and exam);
3. Understand wireless LAN technologies and configure a wireless access point (Exam);
4. Understand basic WAN technology concepts (Exam);
5. Understand and configure a Frame Relay enabled router (Assignment 2 and exam);
6. Understand and implement enterprise security including access control lists for routers (Assignment 2 and exam);
7. Understand and provide IP addressing services such as Network Address Translation and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Assignment 2 and exam).

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide,
(ISBN-10: 1-58713-207-9 ISBN-13: 9781587132070 Publication Date: Early 2008)

Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide,
(ISBN-10: 1-58713-205-2 ISBN-13: 9781587132056 Publication Date: Early 2008)

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide,
(ISBN-10: 1-58713-202-8 ISBN-13: 9781587132025 Publication Date: Early 2008)

Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide,
(ISBN-10: 1-58713-201-X ISBN-13: 9781587132018 Publication Date: Early 2008)

2007, CSC3427 Switching, routing and WAN technologies, introduction/study (Available: http://www.sci.usq.edu.au/courses/csc3427).
(This material will be provided on the course website: http://www.sci.usq.edu.au/courses/csc3427))

Empson, Scott D 2005, CCNA command quick reference (cisco networking academy program), Cisco Press.
(1-58713-159-5)

Johnson, Allan 2006, Switching basics and intermediate routing, CCNA 3 (cisco networking academy program) labs and study guide, 2nd edn, Cisco Press.
(ISBN:1-58713-171-4)

Lewis, Wayne 2006, Switching basics and intermediate routing, CCNA 3 companion guide (cisco networking academy program), 1st edn, Cisco Press.
(ISBN:1-58713-170-6)

Reid, Allen 2006, Wan technologies, CCNA 4 companion guide (cisco networking academy program), 1st edn, Cisco Press.
((ISBN:1-58713-172-2) (A shrink-wrapped value pack version of the two Companion Guide books may be available.))

Rullan, John 2006, WAN technologies CCNA 4 (cisco networking academy program) labs and study guide, 1st edn, Cisco Press.
(ISBN:1-58713-173-0)

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Examination dates will be available during the semester. Please refer to the examination timetable when published.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without (prior) approval of the examiner then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late up to ten working days at which time a mark of zero may be recorded. No assignments will be accepted after model answers have been posted.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   Students are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the closed examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the examination period at the end of the semester of the next offering of this course.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Students will require to access the Internet and an e-mail system.
2. Students must check the course website on a weekly basis during the teaching semester.

This version produced 27 May 2008.