Combination of lectures and practical laboratory sessions. Lectures will take the form of traditional theory and tutorials.
Laboratory sessions take the form of individual & group work.
Module Aim:
To provide the student with:
1. An understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
2. a systematic understanding of WANs and basic routing concepts.
3. the skills required to build a basic Wide Area Network
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate an understanding of the encapsulation process and the fundamentals of computer network security
LO2
Explain IPv4 and IPv6 addressing & sub-netting including variable length subnet masks
LO3
Demonstrate competence in configuring routers to implement basic WANs
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Basic Router Commands
Basic commands required for initial router configuration
IPv4 Addressing
Structure and use of IPv4 addresses, sub-netting and variable length subnet masks
IPv6 Addressing
Structure and use of IPv6 addresses, SLACC concepts
ICMP
Role of ICMP in Ethernet networks
Transport Layer
Segmentation process, sequence numbers, role of port numbers, TCP/UDP
Basic router configuration to enable data transfers between networks
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Two practical examinations to assess the student's knowledge of basic router configuration
and their ability to build simple wide area networks
3
40.00
n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Weekly practical/laboratory work is designed to allow students to
demonstrate the achievement of the learning outcomes
1,3
20.00
n/a
Other
The students will be given two online tests to
assess their understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and basic network security
1,2
20.00
n/a
Examination
The students will be given a written test to assess their knowledge of the encapsulation process, subnetting, variable length subnet masks and routing concepts
1,2
20.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment