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Offerings
MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-ONGOING
Requisites
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Learning outcomes
1.
Have a broad understanding of the components that make up a large scale network.
2.
Configure network devices using the Cisco IOS command line.
3.
Understand the hierarchical network design model and the role of the three layers.
4.
Be able to apply a network design model as a basis for implementing an enterprise network.
5.
Be capable of using VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Mask) to create intelligent IP addressing structures.
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Be capable of designing and implementing security based on Access Control Lists (ACL).
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Be able to identify the characteristics of different routing protocols and configure both in an IOS environment.
8.
Have a detailed understanding of Ethernet related protocols and switching technologies.
9.
Be proficient in the use of GNS3 network emulation software.
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Additional information
Unit content:ICT291 aims to broaden the coverage of protocols and technologies beyond the Ethernet LAN (focus of ICT169) through the addition of the WAN protocols PPP and Frame-Relay.
After successfully completing this unit students should have developed an understanding of the components and technologies that make up a large scale network. A more advanced understanding of specific routing protocols, wireless LANs and network security will be further developed in later units.
Where introductory networking units tend to focus on generic theory and the configuration of hosts, ICT291 is more focussed on network infrastructure (routers and switches) and the development of applied skills. In particular the Cisco IOS is emphasised as this is required in later units. Cisco IOS like environments are also the most likely to be encountered when working with enterprise or carrier class routing and switching so this is a desirable outcome even if students don't take further advanced data-communications units.
ICT291 extends ICT169's coverage of the LAN to include more advanced topics and techniques. On successful completion of this unit it is expected that students to design and implement LANs that optimised in terms of performance and reliability rather than merely providing connectivity.<
Other notes:If you have been exempted from ICT169 or ICT103 on the basis of prior studies (EG TAFE) it is very important that you:
• Are familiar with the OSI model for data-communications.
• Are familiar with the operation of the Internet Protocol (IP) and Ethernet technologies.
• Understand the role of IP addresses, subnet masks and default gateways.
• Are able perform basic IP version 4 subnetting.
• Are familiar with the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
The greatest challenge for students taking ICT291 without adequate prerequisites, will be to catch up on the IP subnetting. If you feel that that your prior studies did not adequately cover the prerequisites, it is strongly recommended that you discuss the matter with the unit coordinator or your Academic Chair. Ideally you will take the unit ICT169 Introduction to Data Communications prior to enrolling in ICT291.
In combination with ICT169, IC291 aims to meet the learning requirements needed to sit the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) industry certification exam. ICT291 is also aligned with many of the exam topics found in the CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) SWITCH industry certification exam.