Course Title: Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: COSC6243C
Course Title: Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Syed Zohaib
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4448
Course Contact Email: syed.zohaib@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
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to use required tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot switches and routers in a medium-size enterprise network. This course is delivered and assessed with the following: ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTNWK541 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services |
Element: |
1. Prepare to install medium enterprise Wide Area Network (WAN) links |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review existing network design documentation and determine currency and completeness according to organisational requirements 1.2 Analyse organisational security protocol requirements 1.3 Determine access and security requirements of required tools, equipment, software 1.4 Develop and document installation plans and detail prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements according to organisational requirements 1.5 Obtain installation plan sign off from required personnel |
Element: |
2. Configure WAN links |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine WAN connection method requirements according to installation plan specifications 2.2 Configure and verify required serial WAN configuration and WAN protocols according to vendor specifications 2.3 Configure required virtual private network (VPN) and site-to-site technology according to vendor specifications 2.4 Determine and configure an asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) connection according to installation plan specifications |
Element: |
3. Configure and verify IP services on a router |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Configure, implement and verify a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) router operation according to vendor specifications 3.2 Configure and verify internet protocol version 6 (IPv6) addressing according to vendor specifications 3.3 Configure and verify the operation of network address translation (NAT) requirements according to installation plan specifications |
Element: |
4. Secure a network using router services |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Determine purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs) according to installation plan specifications 4.2 Configure and apply ACLs according to network filtering requirements 4.3 Secure access to the network router according to installation plan specifications |
Element: |
5. Troubleshoot medium enterprise WAN links |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Test WAN implementation links and align to installation plan service expectations 5.2 Respond and rectify identified WAN implementation issues 5.3 Document test results and rectification methods according to installation plan specifications 5.4 Seek and respond to feedback from required personnel |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use required tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot switches and routers in a medium-size enterprise network.
It applies to individuals who are employed in desk technician and network support technician roles.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Teaching Schedule
Subject to change
Week |
Topics |
Assessment Tasks |
1 |
Topic: Multi-layer Switch Technology Labs:
Assessment Task 1:
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Release: Assessment Task 1 Practical Skills Test
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2 |
Topic: EtherChannel (Layer 2 and 3) PAgP/LACP Labs:
Assessment Task 1:
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3 |
Topic: Introduction to OSPFv2 Single Area and Multi-Area
Assessment Task 1:
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4 |
Topic: Introduction to EIGRPv2
Assessment Task 1:
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5 |
Topics: a) Route Redistribution (OSPF and EIGRP)
Assessment Task 1:
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6 |
Topic: Types of NAT
Assessment Task 1:
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7 |
Topics: a) Introduction to IPv4 Standard and Extended (Named and Numbered) ACLs
Assessment Task 1:
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8 |
Topics: a) Network Management b) Network Virtualization
Assessments:
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Due: Assessment Task 1 Practical Skills Test
Release: Assessment Task 3 Knowledge Test |
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9 |
Topics: Understanding IPv6 (Static / Default route / (RIPng optional))
Assessment Task 3:
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10 |
Topic: Network Troubleshooting Techniques
Assessment Task 3:
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11 |
Topics: A basic introduction to IPv6 Named ACLs
Assessments:
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Due: Assessment Task 3 Knowledge Test
Release: Assessment Task 2 IT Project |
12 |
Topic: Setup VOIP communication
Assessment Task 2:
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Topic: A basic introduction to VPN & IPsec
Assessment Task 2:
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14 |
Topic: Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Assessment Task 2:
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15 |
Topic: Server & Services and Shares (VMWARE)
Assessment Task 2:
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Due: Assessment Task 2 IT Project |
16 |
Assessment Re-Submissions (if applicable)
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17 |
Assessment Re-Submissions (if applicable) |
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18 |
Finalize Results |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other Resources
All other resources will be provided via the Cisco Networking academy.
All assessments must be backed up on OneDrive an external harddrive or an RMIT network drive.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
Assessment Tasks
Assessment number |
Type/description of Assessment |
1 |
Practical Skills Test |
2 |
IT Project |
3 |
Knowledge Test |
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
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 (Links to an external site.) 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 (Links to an external site.)
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.
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
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Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
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