Course Title: Install, configure and test a router
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: EEET7361C
Course Title: Install, configure and test a router
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4387 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Eddie Vanda
Telephone: +613 9925 4456
Email: eddie.vanda@rmit.edu.au
Divya Anshu Bhardwaj
Phone: +61 3 99254163
Email: divya.bhardwaj@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake router installation and configuration, as part of an upgrade in an existing network or the implementation of a new network.
It applies to individuals who carry out installation, maintenance and upgrade of information and communication technologies (ICT) networks.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTTEN417 Install, configure and test a router |
Element: |
1. Prepare to install router |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, work 1.2 Arrange site access according to required procedure 1.3 Ascertain network topology from technical requirements 1.4 Determine the internet protocol (IP) addressing scheme for the 1.5 Evaluate network management and security requirements, with 1.6 Select a router with appropriate features according to technical 1.7 Choose cables, wireless application protocol (WAP), wide area |
Element: |
2. Install and configure router |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assemble router and peripherals according to manufacturer’s 2.2 Connect communications cables and WAN connectors to the 2.3 Configure router according to manufacturer’s instructions and |
Element: |
3. Test router and reconfigure network |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Test the router for connectivity across the network and for 3.2 Adapt or modify predetermined router configuration, depending 3.3 Review router in line with organisational requirements 3.4 Test router and peripherals according to manufacturer’s 3.5 Test hardware and router to ensure full functionality and 3.6 Reconfigure additional hardware as required 3.7 Make adjustments to network depending on test results |
Element: |
4. Complete documentation and clean worksite |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Tabulate test results and complete all user reports 4.2 Complete report and notify client of network status 4.3 Clean up and restore worksite to client’s satisfaction 4.4 Secure sign-off from appropriate person |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will participate in a variety of teaching methods including: lectures, tutorials,practicals, online quizes, interaction with individuals and groups within the Telecommunications area. This competency is mapped to CCNA Exploration Unit 1 by the industry skills council. You will be offered training through Cisco Networking Academy Program for this competency.This training prepares you for the CCNA exam.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Lecture: Introduction to Course and Overview of Assessments. Introduction to Networks, Explore the Network, (CCNA 1, Chapter 1)
CCNA1 Lab Task
2.1.4.7 Lab - Establishing a Console Session with Tera Term/putty
Week2
Lecture: Configure a Network Operating System (CCNA 1, Chapter 2)
CCNA 1 Lab Task
Introduction to Packet Tracer
2.3.3.3 Lab - Building a Simple Network on Packet Tracer
Week3
Lecture: Network Access (CCNA 1, Chapter 4).
CCNA 1 Lab Task
3.4.1.2 Lab- Using Wireshark to View Network Traffic
6.5.1.2 Lab - Building a Switch and Router Network
Week4
Lecture: Ethernet (CCNA 1, Chapter 5)
CCNA 1 Lab Task
5.1.1.7 Lab- Using Wireshark to Examine Ethernet Frames
6.5.1.2 Lab - Building a Switch and Router Network
Week5
Lecture: Network Layer, (CCNA 1, Chapter 6 )
CCNA1 Lab Task
7.1.2.9 Lab- Converting IPv4 Addresses to Binary
7.1.4.9 Lab- Identifying IPv4 Addresses
Week 6
Lecture: IP Addressing and overview of Subnetting (CCNA 1, Chapter 7)
CCNA1 Lab Task: Revision
Week 7
Lecture: Transport Layer (CCNA 1, Chapter 9)
Lab Exam 1.
Week8
Lecture: Introduction to Switched Networks (CCNA 2, Chapter 1).
CCNA 2 Lab Task
2.1.1.6 Lab - Configuring Basic Switch Settings
Week9
Lecture: Basic Switching Concepts and Configuration (CCNA 2, Chapter 2)
CCNA 2 Lab Task
2.2.4.11 Lab- Configuring Switch Security Features
Week10
Lecture: VLANs (CCNA 2, Chapter 3)
CCNA 2 Lab Task
3.2.2.5 Lab - Configuring VLANs and Trunking
Week11
Lecture: Routing Concepts, Inter-VLAN Routing (CCNA 2, Chapter 4 & 5).
CCNA 2 Lab Task
4.1.4.6 Lab - Configuring Basic Router Settings with IOS CLI
5.1.3.7 Lab - Configuring 801.Q Trunk Based Inter-VLAN Routing
Week12
Lecture: Static Routing (CCNA 2, Chapter 6)
CCNA 2 Lab Task
6.2.2.5 Lab - Configuring IPv4 Static and Default Routes
Week13
Lecture: Routing Dynamically (CCNA 2, Chapter 7)
CCNA 2 Lab Task
7.3.2.4 Lab - Configuring Basic RIPv2
Revision
Week14
Lecture: Single-Area OSPF (CCNA 2, Chapter 8)
CCNA 2 Lab Task
7.3.2.4 Lab - Configuring Basic RIPv2
Week15
Revision
Week16
Lab test.
Week17-18
final exam
* In this course, minimum student directed hours are 60 in addition to 72 scheduled teaching hours.
* Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, individual student-teacher course-related consultation and test preparation .
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
http://cisco.netacad.net. To access the learning material via this cisco website individual login account shall be given in the first week.
Overview of Assessment
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Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): Assessment Mapping Matrix
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. |
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete the following assessment tasks:
Assessment 1: Weekly Online Quizzes
Assessment 2: Practical Test - Week 16
Assessment 3: Final Test- Week 17-18
All assessment tasks need to be successfully completed to demonstrate competence.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not yet Competent
DNS Did not Submit
Note: Your online quiz shall be graded online and you will be given feedback online.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Mapping Matrix for EEET7361C
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3.1 |
3.2 |
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4.1 |
4.2 |
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Weekly Online Quizzes |
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Practical Test |
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Online Final Test |
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Assessment Mapping Matrix for EMPL7101C
Element / Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
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1.2 |
X |
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1.3 |
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1.4 |
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1.5 |
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1.6 |
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2.1 |
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2.2 |
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2.3 |
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2.4 |
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2.5 |
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2.6 |
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3.1 |
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3.2 |
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3.3 |
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X |
3.4 |
X |
X |
X |
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and Learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
Late Submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special Consideration:
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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