Course Title: Install, configure and test a router
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: EEET7361C
Course Title: Install, configure and test a router
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4378 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Anar Haque
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4755
Course Contact Email: anar.haque@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jatinder Warraich
9925 4967
jatinder.warraich@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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake router 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: |
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 health and safety (WHS) regulations, codes and standards 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 network topology 1.5 Evaluate network management and security requirements, with reference to current and future requirements 1.6 Select a router with appropriate features according to technical requirements 1.7 Choose cables, wireless application protocol (WAP), wide area network (WAN) connectors and other peripherals according to network and router specification, and WAN protocols |
Element: |
2.Install and configure router |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assemble router and peripherals according to manufacturer’s requirements, enterprise guidelines and protocols 2.2 Connect communications cables and WAN connectors to the router and network 2.3 Configure router according to manufacturer’s instructions and technical requirements, taking into account interoperability requirements with network components |
Element: |
3.Test router and reconfigure network |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Test the router for connectivity across the network and for routing protocol functions 3.2 Adapt or modify predetermined router configuration, depending on outcome of tests 3.3 Review router in line with organisational requirements 3.4 Test router and peripherals according to manufacturer’s instructions and technical requirements 3.5 Test hardware and router to ensure full functionality and interoperability 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
Activities in this course aim to enhance your knowledge required to undertake router installation and configuration as part of the upgrade in an existing network or the implementation of a new network.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake router installation and configuration as part of the upgrade in an existing network or the implementation of a new network.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Elements |
1 |
Introduction to IP Addressing, Technical Journals Technical Journal Released (Due Week 14) Online Quiz 1 released (Due Week 2) |
1.4, 4.1- 4.2 |
2 |
Components in the Network Networking Software Basic Router Configuration Basic LAN Config lab Online Quiz 2 released (Due Week 3) Weekly Labs assessment released (Due Week 15) |
1.1 - 1.5, 2.3, 3.1 - 3.6, 4.3, 4.4 |
3 |
Connections Between Devices, Basic Router Configuration (Cont) Basic Routed WAN - Practical lab |
1.1 - 1.5, 2.1-2.3, 3.1 - 3.6, 4.3, 4.4 |
4 |
Subnettng Subnetting - Class C Lab Online Quiz 3 released (Due Week 5) |
1.1 - 1.5, 2.3, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.3, 4.4 |
5 |
Subnetting Advanced Subnetting lab |
1.1 - 1.5, 2.3, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.3, 4.4 |
6 |
Selecting devices. Planning your Network Integrated Assignment: Selecting Networking Devices Released ( Due Week 9) Recording Assets Wireless Wireless Lab |
1.1 - 1.7, 2.3, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.3, 4.4 |
7 |
Router DHCP DHCP - Practical lab Online Quiz 4 released ( Due Week 8) |
1.1 - 1.5, 2.3, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.3, 4.4 |
8 |
EIGRP & OSPF EIGRP & OSPF lab |
1.1 - 1.5, 2.3, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.3, 4.4 |
9 |
EIGRP & OSPF cont. EIGRP & OSPF - Practical Lab Journal Review |
1.1 - 1.5, 2.3, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.3, 4.4 |
10 |
Default Route & PPP Encapsulation Default Route & PPP Encapsulation Lab |
1.1 - 1.5, 2.1 -2.3, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.3, 4.4 |
11 |
VLSM VLSM Lab Online Quiz 5 Released (Due Week 12) |
1.1 - 1.5, 2.3, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.3, 4.4 |
12 |
VLSM (Cont) Advanced VLSM lab |
1.1 - 1.5, 2.3, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.3, 4.4 |
13 |
Testing and Troubleshooting Testing and Troubleshooting Lab |
3.1 - 3.7 |
14 |
Testing and Troubleshooting cont. Adv. Testing and Troubleshooting Lab |
3.1 - 3.7 |
15 |
Integrated Assignment: Network Configuration Released ( Due Week 17) |
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16 |
Integrated Assignment: Network Configuration |
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17 |
Integrated Assignment: Network Configuration |
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18 |
Final Resubmissions (if available) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Weekly Labs |
Task 2 |
Online Quizzes |
Task 3 |
Integrated Assignment |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Task 3 |
1.1 |
X |
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X |
1.2 |
X |
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X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
1.4 |
X |
X |
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1.5 |
X |
X |
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1.6 |
X |
|
X |
1.7 |
|
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
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X |
2.2 |
X |
|
X |
2.3 |
X |
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3.1 |
X |
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X |
3.2 |
X |
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X |
3.3 |
X |
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X |
3.4 |
X |
|
X |
3.5 |
X |
|
X |
3.6 |
X |
|
X |
3.7 |
X |
|
X |
4.1 |
X |
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X |
4.2 |
X |
|
X |
4.3 |
X |
|
X |
4.4 |
X |
|
X |
To be deemed competent student must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure student's achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Students are permitted to have a maximum of 2 resubmissions for this course, however each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after student's work has been graded.
Assessment Tasks
- Journal
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of two (2) courses, viz.:
ICTTEN416 – Install, Configure and Test an IP Network
ICTTEN417 – Install, Configure and Test a Router
- Weekly Labs
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of two (2) courses, viz.:
ICTTEN416 – Install, Configure and Test an IP Network
ICTTEN417 – Install, Configure and Test a Router
- Online Quizzes
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of two (2) courses, viz.:
ICTTEN416 – Install, Configure and Test an IP Network
ICTTEN417 – Install, Configure and Test a Router
- Integrated Assignment: Sports Precinct
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of five (5) courses, viz.:
ICTICT401 - Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICTICT418 - Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment
ICTTEN416 - Install, configure and test an internet protocol network
ICTTEN417 - Install, configure and test a router
ICTDBS403 - Create Basic Databases
You are permitted to have a maximum of 2 resubmissions for this course, however each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been graded.
Assessment Matrix
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Journal |
Task 2 |
Weekly Labs |
Task 3 |
Online Quizzes |
Task 4 |
Integrated Assignment |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Task 3 |
Task 4 |
1.1 |
X |
X |
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1.2 |
X |
X |
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1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
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1.4 |
X |
X |
X |
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1.5 |
X |
X |
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1.6 |
X |
X |
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1.7 |
X |
X |
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2.1 |
X |
X |
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2.2 |
X |
X |
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2.3 |
X |
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3.1 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.2 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.3 |
X |
X |
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3.4 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.5 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.6 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.7 |
X |
X |
X |
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4.1 |
X |
X |
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4.2 |
X |
X |
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4.3 |
X |
X |
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4.4 |
X |
X |
X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
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
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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.
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