Abstract
This subject provides students with a knowledge of fundamental networking concepts and builds the capacity of students to design, evaluate and configure various network components and protocols. Students will also prepare for Cisco industry certification exams during this subject.
Syllabus
Building a simple networkEthernet Local Area Networks (LAN)Exploring the functions of routingWide Area NetworksNetwork environment management and troubleshooting networksExpanding switched networkRouting conceptsAccess Control ListsAddress space managementLAN extensions
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Evaluate and analyse requirements, including operational characteristics and design considerations, for a contemporary hierarchical network;
2.
Analyse and implement LAN switching, routing, and WAN technologies in small, medium, and large deployments;
3.
Evaluate and implement infrastructure security and service technologies across diverse contexts; and
4.
Analyse and implement infrastructure management technologies across diverse contexts.
Enrolment restrictions
Only available to students enrolled in IT Masters relevant courses.