Overview

Indicative content includes:

● Switching concepts. Collision domains, broadcast domains, frame forwarding, ● Virtual LANs (VLANs). VLAN trunking, Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP), native VLANs, 802.1Q tagging, Voice VLANs, VLAN attacks, inter-VLAN routing ● LAN redundancy. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). First-hop Router Protocols (FHRPs). Etherchannel. ● Address allocation. DHCPv4. SLAAC & DHCPv6. ● LAN security concepts. Configuring switch security. ● Wireless LANs (WLANs). WLAN concepts. WLAN configuration. ● Routing. Packet forwarding, routing decisions, routing table, directly connected routes, static routes, default routes, summary routes, floating static routes, dynamic routing protocols (distance-vector v. link-state), RIPv2

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Equivalent to 40%.Uses key areas of theory or knowledge to meet the Learning Outcomes of the module. Is able to formulate an appropriate solution to accurately solve tasks and questions. Can identify individual aspects, but lacks an awareness of links between them and the wider contexts. Outputs can be understood, but lack structure and/or coherence.

-good -Equivalent to the range 60%-69%.Is able to analyse a task or problem to decide which aspects of theory and knowledge to apply. Solutions are of a workable quality, demonstrating understanding of underlying principles. Major themes can be linked appropriately but may not be able to extend this to individual aspects. Outputs are readily understood, with an appropriate structure but may lack sophistication.

-excellent -Equivalent to the range 70%+.Assemble critically evaluated, relevant areas of knowledge and theory to constuct professional-level solutions to tasks and questions presented. Is able to cross-link themes and aspects to draw considered conclusions. Presents outputs in a cohesive, accurate, and efficient manner.

Learning Outcomes

• Configure and troubleshoot VLANs and inter-VLAN routing

• Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and security in a small switched network

• Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and security of routers in a small routed network

• Describe basic routing concepts and how routers make routing decisions

• Describe basic switching concepts and how switches forward frames

• Describe enhanced switching technologies such as VLANs, VLAN Trunking Protocol, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, and 802.1q