Course Title: Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: ISYS7578C

Course Title: Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network

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

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5394 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 90

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

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Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate, and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTNWK506 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network

Element:

1. Prepare to install medium enterprise WAN links

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Prepare for given work according to legislation, work health and safety (WHS) codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange access to the site according to required procedure

1.3 Review existing network design documentation to ensure it is current and complete

1.4 Select network elements required to be installed to meet technical requirements

1.5 Contact vendors and service suppliers to obtain specifications and availability of identified components

1.6 Develop plans, with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements, for installation of components with minimum disruption to client

1.7 Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans, including security clearance and timing

Element:

2. Configure WAN links

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Determine different methods for connecting to a wide area network (WAN)

2.2 Configure and verify a basic serial WAN configuration

2.3 Configure and verify at least two WAN protocols

2.4 Determine virtual private network (VPN) technology

2.5 Configure and verify a site-to-site VPN

2.6 Determine asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) technology

2.7 Configure and verify an ADSL connection

Element:

3. Configure and verify IP services on a router

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Determine the operation and benefits of using dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)

3.2 Configure and verify DHCP operation on a router

3.3 Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a local area network (LAN) environment

3.4 Determine the basic operation of network address translation (NAT)

3.5 Configure NAT for given network requirements

3.6 Implement and verify NAT in a medium sized enterprise branch office network

3.7 Describe the basic operation and configuration of internet protocol version 6 (IPv6)

Element:

4. Secure a network using router services

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Determine the purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs)

4.2 Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements

4.3 Configure and apply ACLs to provide secure access to the router

Element:

5. Troubleshoot medium enterprise WAN links

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues

5.2 Rectify WAN problems

5.3 Document solutions

Learning Outcomes


Refer to the 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

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                        Topics

 Assessment Tasks

1

 Multi-layer Switch Technology

LABS: DHCP - VTP /Vlans/InterVlan Rtg

 

 2

  Etherchannel PAgP/LACP

 

3

 In-Depth EIGRP Routing Protocol - Incl IPv6

 

 4

OSPF Routing Protocol - Multi Area  Incl IPv6  

 

 5

Route Redistribution & Std ACLs

  

6

 Dynamic NAT - *PAT Port Address Translation 

 

7

Extended IPv4 ACLs

 

8

WAN Technologies - HDLC - PPP

Assessment Task 1 Practical Skills T

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 31 August - 6 September No Classes*

 9

Router Redundancy: HSRP - Troubleshooting

  

 10

VPN & GRE Tunnels

  

 11

IPv6 ACLs

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) tech

  

 12

 Server & Services and Shares (VMWARE)

 Assessment Task 2 - IT Project 

13

Setup VOIP communication

  

14

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Assessment Task 3 KnowledgeTest

 15

Tshoot Techniques/

 Project Interview

16 

IT Research Techniques

 IT Project Submission

17

Assessment Re-Submissions

 

 18

Assessment Re-Submissions

  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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


Overview of Assessment

You must achieve satisfactory result in each of the following assessment tasks to be deemed competent in this course.

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 

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

 

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

 

x

 

1.2

 

x

 

1.3

 

x

 

1.4

x

x

 

1.5

x

x

 

1.6

x

 

 

1.7

x

 

 

2.1

 

x

x

2.2

 

x

 

2.3

x

x

x

2.4

 

 

x

2.5

 

x

 

2.6

 

x

x

2.7

 

x

 

3.1

 

x

 

3.2

x

x

 

3.3

 

x

 

3.4

 

x

x

3.5

 

x

x

3.6

 

x

 

3.7

 

 

x

4.1

 

x

x

4.2

x

x

 

4.3

x

x

x

5.1

x

x

x

5.2

x

x

x

5.3

 

x

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1 Practical Skills

Assessment Task 2 IT Project 

Assessment Task 3 Knowledge Test

 

Assessments
To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of this course and must achieve a satisfactory standard in each assessment. Assessment methods have been designed to measure student's competency in each course over multiple tasks.

Resubmissions
For each assessment submitted by the due date in this course students will be given feedback within 2 weeks of the assessment submission. If you do not submit your assessment by the due date or if your first attempt is not satisfactory you will be allowed a single resubmission attempt for each assessment in this course. You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.

Due dates
All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.

Extensions
If you will not be able to meet the due date for an assessment you may apply to your teacher for an extension of up to seven days by completing the Application of Time to Submit Assessment Work Form at https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/documents/Students/Student_forms/Application-for-extension-of-time-to-submit-work.pdf Applications for an extension of time must be received before the due date for an assessment.

Special Consideration
If unforeseen circumstances beyond your control prevent you from submitting your work on time you may be eligible to apply for special consideration. For further information regarding special consideration, please refer to the RMIT Special Consideration page at https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/special-consideration


Assessment Matrix

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

 

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

 

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1.2

  

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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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1.7

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2.1

 

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2.2

 

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2.3

x

x

x

2.4

 

 

x

2.5

 

x

 

2.6

 

x

x

2.7

 

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3.1

 

x

 

3.2

x

x

 

3.3

 

x

 

3.4

 

x

x

3.5

 

x

x

3.6

 

x

 

3.7

 

 

x

4.1

 

x

x

4.2

x

x

 

4.3

x

x

x

5.1

x

x

x

5.2

x

x

x

5.3

 

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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