Course Title: Install, configure and test a local area network switch
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: EEET6980C
Course Title: Install, configure and test a local area network switch
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4299 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Geoff Moss
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4852
Course Contact Email: geoff.moss@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Alex Buono
Phone: 9925 4475
Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au
Office: 51.07.01
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake local area network (LAN) switch installation and configuration as part of the upgrade in an existing network or the implementation of a new network.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTTEN5200A Install, configure and test a local area network switch |
Element: |
Complete documentation and cleanup worksite |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Prepare for installation in line with site specific safety requirements and enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures |
Element: |
Install and configure the network switch |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Assemble, rack mount and connect switch and peripherals according to manufacturer's requirements |
Element: |
Prepare to install the network switch |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Test the switch and other network devices according to manufacturer's requirements and organisational guidelines |
Element: |
Test the network switch and reconfigure the network |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Tabulate test results and complete all user reports |
Learning Outcomes
Activities in this course aim to enhance your knowledge required to implement a local area network (LAN) switch installation and configuration as part of the upgrade in an existing network or the implementation of a new network. The Internet will be used as a learning tool and a resource for students to seek and locate relevant information.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake local area network (LAN) switch installation and configuration as part of the upgrade in an existing network or the implementation of a new network.
Teaching Schedule
1 | Introduction | |
2 | Switch Configuration and Security | Task 1: Switch configuration and Security |
3 | VLANS | Task 2: VLANS |
4 | SNMP/MIB | Task 3: SNMP/MIB |
5 | Case Study |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment occurs throughout the program and includes learning and assessment activities conducted in the classroom, online and in the workplace giving you the opportunity to practice and be assessed on what you are learning in a work context. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements, documentation, workplace activities, in class exercises, quizzes, practical problem solving exercises and presentations. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Assessment Tasks
Case Study
Students will be required to complete a case study where they will need to complete the following
• Document the topology of a LAN
• Create a plan based on current and future network capacity based on the current and future business requirements
• Specify the number and type of switches as required by specifications taking into account security, operating system and appropriate features
Skills Based Assessments:
These assessments can be done either at RMIT or at the workplace, providing appropriate equipment is available.
Students must demonstrate they are competent in each of the following areas in order to complete the course satisfactorily.
Skills required to be demonstrated:
• Assemble and cable network according to a plan
• Establish a valid network connection with other devices
• Configure a static IP on a switch
• Install or configure SNMB on both a switch and a computer and collect traffic data for the MIB
• Modify the network to verify that SNMB is working
• Manually configure the switch to run in full and half duplex
• Test and reconfigure the network to ensure the network is operating correctly with full connectivity
Report
Document the installation, configuration, assets and test-results
Assessment Matrix
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