NETW C7032 - IPv6

Module Details

Module Code: NETW C7032
Full Title: IPv6
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Paula Duffy
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is provide students with a deep understanding of the need and operation of IPv6. Students will learn how to configure IPv6 on network devices and to configure IPv6 devices to communicate with IPv6 and IPv4 hosts.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Compare and contrast IPv6 and IPv4 protocol format.
MLO2 Design, calculate and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfil given requirements in an IPv6 network.
MLO3 Configure and troubleshoot IPv6 on routers and implement static IPv6 routes and dynamic routing protocols for IPv6.
MLO4 Plan, design and deploy IPv6 including into an existing IPv4 network.
MLO5 Discuss in detail the features and functions of the ICMPv6 protocol.
MLO6 Discuss and implement dynamic addressing in IPv6.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
IPv6 Versus IPv4
The History of IPv6, Overview of Functionality, Transition Aspects.
The Structure of the IPv6 Protocol
General Header Structure, The Fields in the IPv6 Header, Extension Headers, comparison to IPv4 header format.
IPv6 Addressing
Address Types and Notation.
ICMPv6
General Message Format, Processing Rules, Neighbour Discovery, Autoconfiguration, Path MTU Discovery, Multicast Group Management.
Security in IPv6
IPv6 Security Elements, Interworking of IPv6 Security with Other Services, Open Issues in IPv6 Security.
IPv6 routing
IPv6 routing table and static routes, Routing Protocols for IPv6 (RIPng, EIGRP, OSPFv3).
Deployment
Creating an IPv6 addressing plan, configuring IPv6 VLANs, IPv4 and IPv6 integration and coexistence including dual stacking, NAT64 and tunneling techniques.
Dynamic Addressing
SLAAC, Stateless and Stateful DHCPv6.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work30.00%
Final Examination70.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcome 2,3,4,6
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Formal practical test on configuring and troubleshooting an IPv6 installation.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Written examinination

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcome 2,3,4,6
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Formal practical test on configuring and troubleshooting an IPv6 installation.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
End of year exam
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Formal lectures Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact Lab based sessions to reinforce the theory covered in the lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Graziani, R. (2017), IPv6 Fundamentals, 2. 17, Cisco Press, p.658, [ISBN: 1587144778].
  • Hagen, S. (2009), IPv6 Essentials, 2nd Edition, 2. O'Reilly Media, [ISBN: 0-596-10573-8].
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