APPLIED NETWORKING I (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Explain the role of networks and their components; Explain the functions of each layer of OSI model; Explain Ethernet protocol, hardware and configuration; Explain the function of a router and static routing; Explain dynamic routing; Explain routing protocols.

Topics:

1. Communicating in a Network Centric World;
2. Application Layer Function and Protocols;
3. Transport Layer;
4. Network Layer;
5. Addressing;
6. Data Link and Physical Layer;
7. Ethernet;
8. Planning , Cabling, Configuring and Testing;
9. Inside the Router and Building the Routing Table;
10. Routers and the Network;
11. Static Routing – Direct Connected;
12. Static Routing – Exit Interfaces;
13. Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols;
14. Distance Vector Routing Protocols;
15. VLSM and CIDR;
16. Ripv2 – RIPv1 Limitations;
17. RIPv2;
18. The Routing Table;
19. Routing Table Lookup Process;
20. Introduction to EIGRP;
21. EIGRP Metric Calculation;
22. EIGRP Configurations;
23. Link-State Routing Protocols;
24. Introduction to OSPF;
25. OSPF Metrics;
26. OSPF Configuration.