Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Discuss in detail, the IP protocol:- its operation, structure and addressing. |
MLO2 |
Design, Calculate and apply IPv4 subnet masks and addresses to fulfil given network requirements. |
MLO3 |
Explain static and dynamic routing, how link state and distance vector routing protocols operate, and be able to determine how a router will forward traffic based on the contents of a routing table. |
MLO4 |
Configure and troubleshoot routers in a LAN and WAN and use monitoring tools on an Ethernet LAN. |
MLO5 |
Discuss the role and operation of the ICMP protocol in networking. |
MLO6 |
Detail how spanning tree operates and outline the benefits of it. |
MLO7 |
Configure and troubleshoot Switches, Vlans, Spanning Tree Protocol and Trunking. |
MLO8 |
Outline the purpose and operation of Transport Layer Protocols. |
MLO9 |
Configure and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS. |
Module Indicative Content |
IP addressing
IP address review, subnetting and VLSM.
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Routing Concepts
Operations of a router, routing tables and route lookup process.
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Static and default routing
Understand, configure, troubleshoot and implement static and dynamic routing.
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Distance vector routing protocols
Configure, troubleshoot and implement distance vector routing protocols.
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Link State routing protocols
Configure, troubleshoot and implement link state routing protocols.
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Transport Layer Protocols
TCP and UDP.
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Introduction to Switched Networks
Basic switching concepts and configuration.
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VLANs
Introduction to VLAN concepts, VLAN configuration and troubleshooting, Inter-VLAN routing.
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LAN redundancy
Understand and describe spanning tree technologies.
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Application Technologies
Configure and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Behrouz A Forouzan. (2012), Data Communications and Networking, 5e. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, [ISBN: 0071315861].
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Website, Cisco Inc.. Home Page,
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