LAN Switching & Wireless LAN
Module Description:
This module is to investigate the fundamentals concepts behind LAN switching and forwarding. An understanding of the purpose of different intermediate systems and how they work withing a layered architecture. Achieve practical skills with initial switch configuration and IOS Software management. Understand basic wireless concepts, configurations and device operations. Achieve a theoretical understanding of advanced switching protocols such as VTP and STP. Understand and be able to apply theories for design and troubleshooting issues in a switched infrastructure. Use of simulation software (Packet Tracer/GNS3) and network protocols analyzers (Wireshark).
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, students will acquire sufficient knowledge & experience via lectures and practicals to:
- Use the command-line interface to configure switches.
- Design an Ethernet switching infastructure.
- Configure Virtual LANs (VLANs)
- Understand Spanning Tree Protocol and VLAN Trunking Protocol
- Configure Inter-VLAN routing
- Understand wireless LAN technologies and be able to configure and troubleshoot issues specific to wireless LANs.
- Understand the types and functions of network interconnect devices.