Computer Networking CCE1030. Module Leader: Usama Arusi. Faculty of Science and Technology. Term (AY/JS/T3) AY

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1 Faculty of Science and Technology Computer Networking Module Leader: Usama Arusi Term (AY/JS/T3) AY Duration of the module in weeks (24 weeks) Document Version 01 Department of Computer Science Computer Communication Engineering and Networks

2 Online location of handbook This handbook can also be accessed via MyLearning. Other formats available This handbook is available in a large print format. If you would like a large print copy or have other requirements for the handbook, please contact the Disability Support Service (disability@mdx.ac.uk, +44 (0) ). Disclaimer The material in this handbook is as accurate as possible at the date of production. You will be notified of any minor changes. If there are any major changes to the module you will be consulted prior to the changes being confirmed. Please check the version number on the front page of this handbook to ensure that you are using the most accurate information. Other documents Your module handbook should be read and used alongside your programme handbook and the information available to all students on My Learning, including the Academic Regulations. Your programme handbook can be found on the My Learning programme page. 2

3 Table of Contents 1. Module Introduction The Module Team Staff Student Communication Module Overview Learning Resources Making the most of this module... 6 Participation and engagement... 6 Lateness policy... 7 Mobile phones Module overview and learning schedule Assessment Formative assessment Summative assessment Assessment 1: SOBs Assessment 2: Cisco Academy; Introduction to Networks & Routing and Switching Assessment 3: Lab Tests Feedback on your assignments Overall module grade

4 1. Module Introduction Computer network systems and their applications are today regarded as a prerequisite for any business success story. It is therefore of paramount importance that networking professionals can cope with the demands imposed on them. This module deals with a complex and rapidly evolving field in which it is essential to keep up-to-date with material drawn from a variety of sources. Material from several of these areas is used to enrich the hands-on practical work you undertake in laboratory sessions. Only in the last few years have networking technologies evolved to provide the performance required for successful deployment of high quality multimedia applications. 2. The Module Team Please insert the staff member photo Usama Arusi Role Module Leader Room number: T116 u.arusi@mdx.ac.uk Telephone number: Please insert the staff member photo Yuan Luo Role Module Tutor Room number: T116 y.luo@mdx.ac.uk Telephone number: Please insert the staff member photo Louis Lo Role Module Tutor Room number: Hong Kong circle.lkk@gmail.com Telephone Click here to enter text. number: Please insert the staff member photo Santhosh Menon Role Module Tutor Room number: Dubai s.menon@mdx.ac.uk Telephone number: Visham Ramsurrun 4

5 Please insert the staff member photo Role Room number: Telephone number: Module Tutor Mauritius Click here to enter text. 3. Staff Student Communication Students may contact staff via , phone, by dropping in to staff office hours, and by making an appointment to see them outside office hours. Staff will contact students by , phone, the My Learning module page and via lectures and seminars. The team may send urgent group and/or individual messages about the module to you by , so it is important that you read your University regularly. All staff have office hours, it is not necessary to book an appointment during these hours, you just need to drop-in. In the first instance problems should be dealt with by talking to a member of the module team. You can give feedback on this module to the module leader, your Student Voice Leader, to your personal tutor, and through the end of module evaluation survey. 4. Module Overview Aims: This module offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles upon which computer communications are based. The TCP/IP reference model and the operation of Ethernet are discussed, as well as the Ethernet Switching techniques. Also, the IP addressing scheme and Routing Fundamentals are also covered. The module introduces the Distance Vector Routing protocols and configuration methods for a Router device. The operation of the TCP/IP Error and Control mechanism is also discussed, as well as Access Control Lists. Finally, the Wide Area Networking (WAN) technologies and standards are covered. Module delivery will be heavily laboratory-based, to allow the development of a range of practical skills needed by Industry and elsewhere. Weekly lab sessions will be used to extend the theoretical material using problem solving exercises and even real life case studies. Hands-on experience in configuring networking devices is an integral part of this module. On successful completion of this module, students will be competent in basic network design, implementation, evaluation and troubleshooting. This module will bring the student to a level in par with the Cisco CCNA-INTRO certification exam. Outcomes: 5

6 On completion of this module, the successful student will be able to: Identify and explain the functions of each of the layers of the Open System Interconnect (OSI) and TCP/IP reference models. Understand the operation of RIP and EIGRP routing protocols and describe the differences between distance-vector and link-state routing protocols. Describe the operation and configuration of Access Control Lists (ACLs). Competence in the use of a computer-based learning package (UniHub) and of a Network Routing simulator (Packet Tracer). Writing and presentation skills, through the preparation of a technical report based on network design requirements. Capacity to be self-evaluating in performance and in learning. Become competent in thinking, analysing and problem solving. Learning hours: The study hours for each credit point is 10 hours. For a 30-credit module this equates to 300 hours. Therefore, if a module has time-tabled activities i.e. lecture/seminar/lab, of 3 hours per week for a 24 week period (total of 72 hours), then the out-of-class study commitment expected of students is 228 hours in total. Scheduled teaching 24% Independent study 76% 5. Learning Resources This module has a variety of learning resources available for you to use to support your learning. These include module notes, worked examples, video links covering each lecture topic (these will be available on Unihub before the allocated lecture), and key reading materials. Your online reading lists can be accessed from the My Study area of UniHub. They highlight essential and recommended reading for all modules you are registered on. Please visit the module page regularly to make use of these. 6. Making the most of this module The module team are here to help and support you achieve your goals. One of the key elements to successfully completing this module is engaging with all of the learning opportunities we offer as well and working with your peers to support one another. Participation and engagement This module is designed as a combination of contact sessions and independent study. This means you must attend all the allocated sessions and you must work on your own outside them. Students are expected to take an active part in all learning sessions; lectures, lab sessions, practical classes and workshops. 6

7 Student attendance is monitored during lectures/seminars, and any unexplained absences will be followed up via . If for any reason you are unable to attend a session you must inform the module leader. To make the most of this module please complete the following every week Read through the lecture notes before attending the scheduled lecture making a note of any points you need to discuss with your tutor. Complete the set activities for your labs at the allocated deadline, making a note of any points you need to discuss with your tutor. Go to the module My Learning page, make use of extra material, view the video links. Make a note of anything you wish to discuss with your tutor. Complete further reading from the core text online. The module team is committed to support you and your fellow students whilst you undertake this module. In order for you to get the most out of sessions you need to come prepared and ready to contribute. Please ensure that any work set by the team has been completed before workshops. After each class please review what has been covered and make a note of anything you would like clarification on. It is important that you are respectful and supportive to your fellow students and tutors. Adopting this approach will create a positive atmosphere within sessions and is something you can use in your professional life. To access some of the rooms and specialist space used for this module you will need your University ID card. Please remember that your University ID should be carried with you always. Lateness policy Please ensure you are on time to sessions as tutors will start sessions promptly. Please note that if you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be permitted to join the session. Mobile phones All mobile phones must be switched to silent during sessions unless directed by your tutor to do otherwise. Calls and texts cannot be made or received during sessions unless agreed with the tutor prior to the session starting. If you are observed using your mobile phone you can be asked to leave the session. 7. Module overview and learning schedule Week Lectures 1 Hour/Week Labs 2 Hours/Week 1 Management information about this module, registration to the Cisco class. Lec 1: Introduction to Networking Cisco On-line Registration Introduction to hardware devices 7

8 The concept of a Network The concept of data Types and kinds of Networks LANs and WANs Networking media and components Lec 2: The OSI/TCP model Overview of OSI model Division of Layers Application Layer Protocols, Services and Applications Lec 3: Presentation Layer / Session Layer Presentation Layer Session Layer Lec 4: Transport Layer Transport Layer Purpose of Transport Layer TCP and UDP protocols Port Addressing Lec 5: Network Layer part 1 Network Layer IP Addressing and Routing IPv4 Lec 6: Network Layer part 2 IPv6 Routing vs Forwarding RIB & FIB Routing process Lec 7: Network Layer part 2 Routing protocols Routing algorithms Hierarchical routing Lec 8: Data Link Layer Data Link Layer Services Encapsulation Process Error detection, correction Multiple access protocols Lec 9: Physical Layer Data Link Layer Services Encapsulation Process Lab 1: My First Packet Tracer Lab Lab 2: Investigating the TCP/IP and OSI Models in Action (PT) On-line test Cisco chapter 2 Lab 3: Examining Packets (PT) On-line test Cisco chapter 3 Lab 4: Analysing the Application and Transport Layers (PT) On-line test Cisco chapter 4 1 st Lab Test On-line test Cisco chapter 5 Lab 5: Connecting to a Cisco Device via Console (Hardware) On-line test Cisco chapter 6 Lab 6: Topology Orientation and Building a Small Network (PT) On-line test Cisco chapter 7 Lab 7: Topology Orientation and Building a Small Network (Hardware) On-line test Cisco chapter 8 Lab 8: Configure Initial Router Settings (PT) On-line test Cisco chapter 9 8

9 Error detection, correction Multiple access protocols Lec 10: Ethernet Operation of Ethernet MAC Address Hexadecimal Numbering and Addressing Mapping IP to MAC Addresses Lec 11: Revision Lec 12: Small Network Configuration Small Network Configuration Cisco IOS Commands for Routers & Switches Basic Router & Switch Configuration and Verification Lec 13: Routing Routers Components of a Router Packet Forwarding Process Overview of Static and Dynamic Routing Lec 14: IPv4 Addressing Addressing IPv4 Number system Conversions Address Mask Calculating Addresses Subnetting Lec 15: CIDR / VLSM Routers Components of a Router Packet Forwarding Process Overview of Static and Dynamic Routing Lab 9: Configure Initial Router Settings (Hardware) On-line test Cisco chapter 10 2 nd Lab Test On-line test Cisco chapter 11 Lab 10: Cabling a Network and Basic Router Configuration (PT) On-line Cisco Network Fundamentals, FINAL TEST On-line MCQ Test Lectures 1-11 Lab 11: Cabling a Network and Basic Router Configuration (Hardware) On-line test Cisco Routing chapter 1 Lab 12+13: IPv4 Address Subnetting Part On-line test Cisco Routing chapter 2 Lab 14: Troubleshooting a Small Network (PT) On-line test Cisco Routing chapter 3 Catch-up session Lab 15: Configuring and testing a lab Network (PT) Week 2 Lec 16: IPv6 Addressing Motivation On-line test Cisco Routing chapter 4 3 rd Lab Test On -line test Cisco Routing chapter 5 9

10 Types of IPv6 Addresses Stateless Autoconfiguration DHCPv6 Neighbour Discovery Transition from IPv4 to IPv6 Static Routing/Dynamic Routing Short Quiz on previous Lecture Static Routes - Role Static Routes - Configuration Routing Table Process Dynamic Routing protocols Classification of Dynamic Routing Protocols Distance Vector Routing/Link State Short Quiz on previous Lecture Distance Vector Routing Protocols Link-State Routing Protocols Routing Table Maintenance Routing Loops RIPv1 Short Quiz on previous Lecture RIP (Routing Information Protocol) version 1 Characteristics & Limitations of RIPv1 RIPv1 configuration Classless Routing Protocols (EIGRP & OSPF) RIPv2 Apply the basic Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2) configuration commands and evaluate RIPv2 classless routing updates Analyse router output to see RIPv2 support for VLSM and CIDR Identify RIPv2 verification commands and common RIPv2 issues OSPF Describe the background and basic features of OSPF Lab 16: Subnetting (PT) On-line test Cisco Routing chapter 6 Lab 17: VLSM Subnetting On-line test Cisco Routing chapter 7 Lab 18: Basic VLSM Calculation and Addressing Design (PT) On-line test Cisco Routing chapter 8 Lab 19: Basic Static Route Configuration (Hardware) On-line test Cisco Routing chapter 9 Lab 20: Basic RIP v1 Configuration (PT) On-line test Cisco Routing chapter 10 10

11 23 Identify and apply the basic OSPF configuration commands Describe, modify and calculate the metric used by OSPF Revision Lab 21: Configuring VLANs and Trunking (Hardware) On-line test Cisco Routing chapter Assessment Formative assessment: Formative assessments do not directly contribute to the overall module mark but they do provide an important opportunity to receive feedback on your learning. They provide an opportunity to evaluate and reflect on your understanding of what you have learnt. They also help your tutors identify what further support and guidance can be given to improve your grade. On this module you will have the following format assessment opportunities: 2 on-line course content MCQs in weeks 10 and 20, questions will cover previous up to date lectures content. Feedback will be given automatically after submission. Summative assessment: Summative assessment is the assessed work that determines the overall module grade. It is the way the University verifies that students have met the learning outcomes at the appropriate level. There are 3 assessment components in this module: Cisco Academy Chapter Tests, Lab Tests and SOBs. For deadline please see Learning Schedule. Assessment Weight: Assessment Quantity Weighting Location Notes Component On-line Cisco Academy 23 20% Lab Log in at; Chapter Tests On-line submission Lab Tests 4 40% Lab To be held in the appointed lab session for every group. SOBs % Lab 40 Threshold SOBs must be completed for a pass To be marked on-site by lab tutor Assessment 1: SOBs The SOBs are introduced within the Lab workbook and integrated within the lab exercises. They are divided into 3 main categories: Threshold, Typical and Excellent. 11

12 Tasks with the relevant category are marked clearly within the lab workbook. Completed tasks will require a satisfactory demonstration and then a tutor signature before a mark is given. Each signature task carries a 1 mark, there are a total of 100 signature tasks in total with a distribution of 40, 40 and 20 for Threshold, Typical and Excellent respectively. Deadlines for the tasks are as per lab exercises allocation within the lab workbook. All Threshold SOBs must be demonstrated to pass the module. The overall weight of this assessment is 40% of the total mark for the module. Assessment 2: Cisco Academy; Introduction to Networks & Routing and Switching. This assessment is divided into 2 parts, The first is titled: Introduction to Networks. It consists of 11 chapters, every week one chapter is to be read and an on-line test on that chapter is to be attempted and submitted within the allocated time limit. A final test for part 1 will be held on week 12. Part 2 is titled; Routing & Switching. This part contains 10 chapters. Starting from week 13, one chapter is to be completed every week and a test for the chapter is to be attempted and submitted at the end of that week. Then a final test is to be attempted in week 23. Part 1 marks for all tests are out of 100; the overall chapter tests will carry a 38.5% weight and the final test for part 1 will carry a 11.5% weight out of the total 100% mark for this assessment. Part 2 marks are also out of 100; the overall chapter tests will carry a 37.5% weight and the final test for chapter 2 will carry a 12.5% weight out of the total 100% mark. In order to pass this assessment you have to achieve a 50% mark in both parts. The overall weight of this assessment is 20% of the total mark for the module. Assessment 3: Lab Tests There will be 4 Lab tests held on weeks 5, 11, 17 and 24. All lab tests will be held during the lab sessions according to the timetable. Marks for all tests will be out of 100. A 40% grade is required for a pass. The overall weight of this assessment is 40% of the total mark for the module. Feedback on your assignments Feedback will normally be provided within 15 working days of the published assessment component submission date. 12

13 Overall module grade Each component of assessment will be marked as a percentage. To produce the overall module grade a weighted average percentage will be calculated and then converted to a 20-point grade using the scale below. 13

14 Computer Science Mapping to the 20-point Scale Undergraduate Postgraduate Grade Percentages Midpoint First Distinction Upper second Merit Lower second Pass Third Compensatable fail Compensatable fail Uncompensatable fail Uncompensatable fail Note that this system does not apply to modules which are graded pass / fail. 14

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