Topic outline

  • Welcome to Computer Networks Lab




                     

    Course Rationale

    This course is designed to impart knowledge about detailed knowledge of Computer Networks, various protocols used in Communication, Managing and configuring Cisco Switches and Routers, and various WAN technologies.

    Course Objective

    1.       Explain network technologies and how devices access local and remote networks.

    2.       Describe router hardware.

    3.       Explain how switching operates in a small to a medium-sized business network.

    4.       Design an IPv4 and IPv6 addressing scheme to provide network connectivity for a small to a medium-sized business network.

    5.       Configure initial settings on a network device using the Cisco command-line interface (CLI)

    6.       Implement basic network connectivity between devices.

    Course Outcomes (CO’s)

    CO1

    Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the area of computer networking and its terminology

    CO2

    Design, implement and test the operation of a basic computer network

    CO3

    Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of a range of networking protocols and devices

    CO4

    Able to create a network for a small organization


    Grading Scheme

    Attendance: 10%
    Lab Project (individual): 30%
    Lab Final: 30%
    Lab Performance: 20%
    Lab Report: 10%

    Textbook

    Cisco CCNA Study Guide v2.71, Aaron Balchunas

    Reference Books

    1.     CCNA, Study Guide, 6th Edition, TodLammle

    2.     Cisco website (www.cisco.com) for technical data sheets of devices.

    3.     Other online resources

  • BOOK COUNSELING HOUR

    BOOK COUNSELING HOUR

    • Week 1: Introduction

    • Week 2: Design and Implementation of Basic Topologies

    • Week 3: Design and Implementation of Static Routing

    • Week 4: Design and Implementation of Dynamic Routing (RIP)

    • Week 5: Design and Implementation of Dynamic Routing (EIGRP)

    • Week 6: Design and Implementation of Dynamic Routing (OSPF)

    • Week 8: Implementation of DHCP

      • Topics for discussion

        Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

        Expected outcome

        • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of DHCP.

      • Lab Performance-5

        Topic: OSPF.


    • Week 9: Implementation of VLAN in catalyst switch

      • Topics for discussion

        Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).

        Expected outcome

        • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of VLAN.

      • Lab Performance-6

        Topic: DHCP.


    • Week 10: Design and Configuration of NAT

    • Week 13: Lab Final