Run by School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 2

Organiser: Dr David Edward Perkins

This module predominantly uses the “Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials” section of the Cisco CCNA course and focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts.

Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They will perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. The theoretical content of this module is blended with a substantial number of practical exercises involving configuration of switches and routers. These exercises are carried out either in a networking lab using industry standard hardware or using the Cisco Packet Tracer network simulator which is provided to all students studying the Cisco based modules to facilitate practice at home.

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

excellent

Equivalent to the range 70%+. Assemble critically evaluated, relevent 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.

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.

1. Explain key technologies to provide network redundancy

2. Explain how switches can be configured to mitigate LAN attacks

3. Configure and troubleshoot VLANs and Inter-VLAN routing applying security best practices.

4. Explain how Wireless LANs (WLANs) are configured

5. Explain how routers make routing decisions.

6. Explain how dynamic addressing is implemented in IPv4 and IPv6 networks

7. Configure and troubleshoot Etherchannel in a switched network

Type	Name	Description	Weight
	Research-based report		30.00
	MGA Online Tests Open and Final Closed Book		40.00
	Individual Practical Test		30.00

		Hours
Laboratory	The classroom sessions take place in dedicated computer hardware networking rooms and include interactive lectures, group discussions, practical labs using network simulator or real hardware, individual and group work. Study materials are provided through the Cisco Networking Academy VLE.	60
Private study	Tutor-directed private study, including prepartations and revision.	140

• Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
• Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
• Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team

• Knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts, principles & theories
• Problem solving strategies
• Analyse if/how a system meets current and future requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial and economic issues
• Knowledge of management techniques to achieve objectives
• Knowledge of information security issues
• Specify, design or construct computer-based systems
• Evaluate systems in terms of quality and trade-offs
• Recognise risk/safety for safe operation of computing equipment
• Deploy tools effectively
• Development of general transferable skills
• Deploy systems to meet business goals
• System Design
• Knowledge and/or understanding of appropriate scientific and engineering principles
• Knowledge and understanding of computational modelling
• Specify, deploy, verify and maintain computer-based systems

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/icl-1012.html

Reading list

Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching – Routing and Switching Essentials (available through Cisco Netspace system) Kurose, J and Ross, K., 2016, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach , Global Edition. 7th ed. Pearson Stallings, W., 2013, Data and Computer Communications. 10th ed, Pearson Sanders, C., 2017, Practical Packet Analysis: Using Wireshark to Solve Real-World Network Problems. 3rd ed. San Francisco: No Starch Press. Optional Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching – Routing and Switching Essentials Companion Guide

Compulsory in courses:

• H115: BSc Applied Cyber Security (Degree Apprenticeship) year 1 (BSC/ACS)
• H119: BSc Applied Cyber Security (Coleg Cambria) year 1 (BSC/ACSC)