IP Technologies
Unit code: HET424
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 1 Semester or equivalent |
| Contact hours | 60 Hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn |
| Prerequisites | HET104 LAN Principles |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Computing (Network Design and Security), Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering)Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to provide you with an overview of IP technologies.
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
- Describe the processes of LAN switching and segmentation and construct simple LANs involving switches.
- Describe why VLANs are used and how they are implemented using switches and configure switches to create VLANs.
- Describe and configure Inter-VLAN Routing and VLAN Trunking Protocol.
- Describe how the Spanning Tree Protocol eliminates loops in multi-switched LANs.
- Design and construct a Wireless LAN.
- Use Access Control Lists as a security technique to control traffic flow across the network.
- Describe the various WAN technology options for district sized networks, identify and use WANrelated
router commands. - Describe and implement various layer 2 protocols on WAN links.
- Configure and describe NAT, PAT and DHCP.
- Describe the aspects of security that impact on network operation and management.
- Describe the services available to workers for remote access (tele-working) to the corporate network.
- As part of a team, design (justifying and documenting the design decisions) and construct a small network with components of LAN and WAN technologies.
Swinburne Engineering Competencies for this Unit of Study
This Unit of Study will contribute to you attaining the following Swinburne Engineering Competencies:
This Unit of Study will contribute to you attaining the following Swinburne Engineering Competencies:
- Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools.
- Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of the specific discipline within that context.
- Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications.
- Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems.
- Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in design.
- Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences.
- Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership.
Assessment
Two online Final tests; Weekly online tests; Scenarios, Case Study; Skills examination; Final written examination
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.
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
Reading materials
Johnson, A. (2008). LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide, Cisco Press.
Rullan, J. (2008). Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide, Cisco Press.
Lewis, W. (2008). LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, Cisco Press.
Vachon, B., & Graziani, R. (2008). Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, Cisco Press.
Empson, S. (2008). CCNA Self-Study CCNA Portable Commands Guide, Cisco Press.
