Course Title: Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: EEET7393C

Course Title: Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5394 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking

Course Contact: Mark Tasman

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254448

Course Contact Email: mark.tasman@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 120

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 use the appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot, medium enterprise routers.

It applies to individuals working as network technicians, network administrator and network support.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTNWK507 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

Element:

1. Prepare to install a medium enterprise router

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Prepare for given work, according to legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards
1.2 Arrange the access to the network facility, according to the required procedures
1.3 Review the existing network design documentation to ensure that it is current and complete
1.4 Select the network elements required to be installed, to meet the technical requirements
1.5 Contact vendors and service suppliers to obtain the specifications, and determine the availability of the identified components
1.6 Develop plans, with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements, for the installation of components with minimum disruptions to the client
1.7 Liaise with the appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans, including security and timing

Element:

2. Configure the basic router operation

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Determine the basic routing requirements
2.2 Determine the router operating parameters
2.3 Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts
2.4 Access and use the router to set basic parameters
2.5 Upgrade the firmware on a router
2.6 Save and back up the router configuration files

2.7 Implement basic router security
2.8 Configure the static and default routes

Element:

3. Configure, and verify, the dynamic classless routing protocols

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme, using variable length subnet mapping (VLSM) and summarisation to satisfy addressing requirements in a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) environment
3.2 Calculate and apply an addressing scheme, including a VLSM internet protocol (IP) addressing design, to a network
3.3 Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme, using variable length subnet mapping (VLSM) and summarisation to satisfy addressing requirements in a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) environment

Element:

4. Apply sound troubleshooting processes to determine network connectivity

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Troubleshoot the device configuration and network connectivity using basic utilities
4.2 Identify and correct, common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations
4.3 Perform basic troubleshooting principles to verify the network’s operation

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Delivery mode- includes internet,Online delivery via CANVAS - Collaborate Ultra and workplace simulated environments. 
Students are required to read the prescribed content in chapters from the Cisco Netacad website and any additional information provided on the RMIT Canvas.
The learning activities include 
• Case studies 
• Weekly online quiz/tests.
• Collaborative classroom activities 
• Peer interaction 
• Simulations 
• Accessing information on-line 


Teaching Schedule

Networking Fundamentals Weekly Breakdown

 

 

Clustered Courses

EEET7393C - ICTNWK507

 

EEET7394C - ICTNWK508

Week

Topics/Discussions

1

Introduction to: Networking A

 

                        Netacad (Cisco Academy)

 

                        Binary Number System

 

 

 

                        *eJournal & Packet Tracer Lab

 

 

2

Network Concepts

 

IP Addressing / IPs  Lab 2.1

 


ANDing  Lab 2.2

 

Network Topologies  Lab 2.3

  

 

3

Basic Switch & End Device Configuration

 

Switch Port Security– L3.2

 

DHCP L3.3 /Default Gateway T’shoot L3.4

4

OSI / TCP Network Models &  Classful Subnets (C)

 

OSI Model 4.1

 

TCP (&UDP) Protocol 

5

Switch STP & VLANs   Classful Subnet ( A & B)

 

Spanning Tree Processes & features

 

Intro to VLANS

 

Classful Subnetting (A/B) L4.3

 

Switch Review L4.4

6

InterVLAN routing & Classless Subnetting

 

Trunks

 

Router-on-a-stick

  

 

Into to VLSM

  

7

Route Concepts

 

Routing Tables

  

 

Static Routes – Route Summarization

 

VLSM - Subnetting

8

Skills Practice - Troubleshooting

 

VLSM - Subnetting

 

Troubleshooting Lab (Debug) 

9

Dynamic Routing

  

 

RIP

 

Passive Interface

10

Dynamic Routing  - EIGRP

  

 

EIGRP –  Router Security

 

End -User Services – DNS

 

VLSM Subnetting  IPv6 TECHNOLOGY

11

Dynamic Routing - OSPFv2 (Single

 

End-User Services – Static Nat

 

  

12

Device Management - DHCP-NTP-TFTP-SysLOG, and Maintenance 

 

PT Lab - Configuring Basic DHCPv4 on a Router

 

PT Lab - Configuring Basic DNS/WEB Services

 

Updating & Backing up Device Files

13

Nat for IPv4

 

PT Lab - Configuring Static & Dynamic NAT 

 

PT Lab - Configure Port Address Translation

 

PT Lab - Verifying and Troubleshooting NAT Configurations

 

 

14

STP and RSTP Advanced Switch Technology

 

PT Lab - STP 

 

PT Lab - RSTP 

 

STP and RSTP Advanced Switch Technology

15

Trouble-shooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

Project Submission

 

 Practice Theory Exam

                       17

Re-submissions

18

Re-submissions if applicable for Assessment 2,3 or 4

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

All resources are supplied in CANVAS and via the CISCO Netacad internet site.


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

Assessment Task 1 Practical Skills

Assessment Task 2 IT Project 

Assessment Task 3 Knowledge Test

 These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):   Assessment Mapping Matrix    

Elements/Performance Criteria

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

x 

x 

 

1.2

 x

x 

 

1.3

 x

 x

 

1.4

 x

x 

 

1.5

 

x 

 

1.6

  

x

  

1.7

  

x

  

2.1

 

 x

 

2.2

 

 x

 

2.3

 x

 x

 

2.4

 

 x

 

2.5

 

x 

 

2.6

  

x

  

2.7

  

x

  

2.8

  

x

  

3.1

 

 x

 

3.2

 

 x

 

3.3

 

 x

 

4.1

 

 x

 

4.2

 

 x

 

4.3

  

x

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessments are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

Assessment Task 1 Practical Skills

Assessment Task 2 IT Project 

Assessment Task 3 Knowledge Test


Assessment Matrix

 

Elements/Performance Criteria

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

x 

x 

 

1.2

 x

x 

 

1.3

 x

 x

 

1.4

 x

x 

 

1.5

 

x 

 

1.6

  

x

  

1.7

  

x

  

2.1

 

 x

 

2.2

 

 x

 

2.3

 x

 x

 

2.4

 

 x

 

2.5

 

x 

 

2.6

  

x

  

2.7

  

x

  

2.8

  

x

  

3.1

 

 x

 

3.2

 

 x

 

3.3

 

 x

 

4.1

 

 x

 

4.2

 

 x

 

4.3

  

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 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

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 lodgment 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 

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