There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

You will begin by learning the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. You then progress through the fundamental concepts of Ethernet, network media and the protocol layer model before the structure of IP addressing is introduced. By the end of the module, you will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. This will be further extended to advanced topics, such as VLANs, and the application of knowledge to the task of network administration in a small network. You will also gain an awareness of security and privacy issues, and an awareness of how it relates to networking policies.The module is aligned with the industry standard CCNA Routing & Switching syllabus ‘Introduction to Networks. Principal topics to be covered include Network Protocols and Communications, Configuring a Network Operating System, Network Access, Ethernet, Network Layer, Transport Layer, IP Addressing, Subnetting IP Networks, Basic Switching concepts and configuration, VLANs, Routing Concepts, Confidentiality and data transmission risks, Static Routing, Inter-VLAN Routing , Routing Dynamically, Single-Area OSPF, Access Control Lists, and DHCP.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand the basics of networking protocols, Ethernet transmission, and IP and IPv6.

LO2: Undertake network design using routers and switches.

LO3: Configure routers and switches to support a range of topology requirements.

LO4: Understand and configure advanced topology management protocols, including dynamic routing, DHCP, VLANS, and NAT.

LO5: Understand the essential issues of network security and apply security techniques using ACLs, and how that relates to information assurance policy and risk management.