module specification

This module develops analytical and practical knowledge and skills for configuring and managing Internetworking devices in small-to-medium as well as large Enterprise Networks. It focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including security concepts within Local Area Networks (LANs). It also promotes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. It covers wide area networks (WANs) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks. It provides further experience of laboratory team working and individual trouble shooting in LANs vulnerabilities, threats and security, switch security to mitigate LAN attacks, WLANs, IPv4 and v6, OSPF Operation, NAT, VPNs, Troubleshooting enterprise networks. In the lab students work in a group of 3 to 4 to plan and design a mock network for a commercial client. Students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of commercial, environmental, social and economic issues related to Enterprise networks.

CT4004 completed

Mitigating LAN attacks and switch LAN security, WLANs, Packets forwarding decisions, Redundant networks, IPv4 and IPv6 static routes, Troubleshooting static and default routes, Single-area OSPFv2 in both point-to-point and broadcast multiaccess networks, Enhancing network security, ACLs and  network security policy, Filtering traffic and securing administrative access, NAT services, Site-to-site VPNs and remote access connectivity, QoS, Network management protocols, Scalable network architectures, Troubleshooting enterprise networks, Network virtualization and Network automation, Social, political, environmental and economic implications of developments in the modern computer networks.

A variety of approaches will be adopted. A standard text, written specially for this module covers the detailed syllabus. An interactive on-line curriculum will enable students to study the unit and provides end-of-chapter multiple-choice tests with which students can readily test their understanding and obtain immediate feedback. Formal lecture classes will further emphasis the key features of each chapter and provide opportunities for interactive discussion on some of the more important issues of internetworking.

The aim of the laboratory programs is to help students to gain knowledge and skill of
designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks such as configuring and securing Routers, Switches, etc in Wide and Local Area Networks which uses various wide area networks (WANs) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access connection. The tutorials are based on the lecture material which requires development of problem solving and special skills.

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
LO1. Adopt an inclusive approach by working in a small team to design, configure, secure and troubleshoot operation of routers and switches in LANs and WLANs, while recognising the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. Keep record/log of findings, group discussions and reflections for quality improvements.
LO2. Understand how to mitigate security risks in site-to-site and remote access VPNs, and how QoS can be implemented in networking devices. 
LO3. Understand the software-defined networking, virtualization, automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks and recognise the limitations of the techniques employed.
LO4. Development of analytical and practical knowledge and skills for configuring, securing and managing Internetworking devices in Enterprise networks including the ability to select and evaluate relevant technical literature.
LO5. Understand common WAN implementation issues, network documentation, Network security, IP Routed and Routing protocols and troubleshooting Enterprise networks.

The module is assessed by formative and summative assessments as below:

Formative Assessments

Diagnostic Test (LO2 to LO5): This test is conducted by week 4 as a formative diagnostic test to see students’ understanding of Routing and Switching concepts, design, secure communication, troubleshooting and configuration and to provide an early feedback mechanism for maximising student’s engagement within the module.

End of chapter tests, (LO2, LO3): At the end each chapter there is a chapter test which examines student knowledge for that specific subject.

Final Theory Exam, Part 1 (LO2, LO3, LO5): This exam is to assess the theory aspect of the subjects that students learnt during the autumn semester.

Final Theory Exam, Part 2 (LO2, LO3, LO5): This exam is to assess the theory aspect of the subjects that students learnt during the spring semester

Summative Assessments

Practical Exam Part 1 (LO1 to LO5):
The purpose of this practical exam is to assess students on various LAN protocols and concepts. Students are expected to configure, secure operation of routers and switches in LANs.

Practical Exam Part 2 (LO1 to LO5):
The purpose of this exam is to assess students on various WAN technologies, designing, configuring routing protocols and securing Enterprise networks;

As explained in assessment strategy there are 4 formative assessments and 2 summative assessments. The formative assessments are multiple choice and single or multiple answers, but summative assessment are practical exams. All assessments are specially designed to provide an opportunity to monitor student’s progress in the modules as well as providing comprehensive feedback at the end of each test. The performances of the individual students are automatically compiled and available to the instructor to evaluate student’s performance in the module.

The marks with constructive feedbacks are returned to students in line with University’s guidelines on assessments and feedback.

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Core Texts:
Module material is available online from www.netacad.com to the registered students on this module using individual user id and password.

• Allan Johnson (2020), Cisco Networking Academy, Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials Labs and Study Guide (CCNAv7), Cisco Press, ISBN-10: 0-13-663469-9, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-663469-0,

• Allan Johnson (2020), Cisco Networking Academy, Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Labs and Study Guide (CCNAv7), Cisco Press, ISBN 10: 0-13-663438-9, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-663438-6,

Other Texts:
• James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ros (2013), Computer networking: a top-down approach (6 ed), ISBN: 9780273775638
http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/record=b1677132~S1

Journals:
• IET networks
http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/record=b1942231~S1
• IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking
http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/record=b1990581~S2
• ACM transactions on Internet technology http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/record=b1929933~S2

Websites:
• Cisco Networking Academy: https://www.netacad.com/
• University Library website: https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/library/
• Subject guides and research support: https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/library/subject

Electronic Databases:
• IEEE Xplore / IET Digital Library (IEL):
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/home.jsp
• Wiley Online Library:
https://0-www-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.emu.londonmet.ac.uk/

Social Media Sources
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