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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

LAN Implementation and Diagnostics

IT303 · Networks — Week 9 of 16

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This week’s topics

LAN Implementation and Diagnostics

  1. Cable connection and switch port configuration
  2. Static and dynamic IP assignment
  3. Network testing using ping and traceroute
  4. Troubleshooting connectivity
  5. Basics of Cisco Packet Tracer (Part 3) | Switch
  6. Command Line Tools - CompTIA Network+ N10-009 - 5.5
  7. Troubleshooting Networks - CompTIA A+ 220-1201 - 5.5

What you will be able to do

  • 2.3 Explain the steps required to set up and test a simple local area network.

Activity

Start with this week’s 4 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: explain the steps required to set up and test a simple local area network.

Study materials

Videos

  • Basics of Cisco Packet Tracer (Part 3) | Switch · YouTube · Neso Academy · 12 min · for registered students
  • Command Line Tools - CompTIA Network+ N10-009 - 5.5 · YouTube · Professor Messer · 18 min · for registered students
  • Troubleshooting Networks - CompTIA A+ 220-1201 - 5.5 · YouTube · Professor Messer · 15 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • An Introduction to Computer Networks, 1.14: Some Useful Utilities · PDF · Textbook, textbook chapter; pp. 35–37 · for registered students
  • Kurose & Ross Wireshark lab: DHCP · PDF · Textbook, textbook chapter · for registered students
  • Kurose & Ross Wireshark lab: IP · PDF · Textbook, textbook chapter · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Introduction to Computer Networks
  • Week 2: Network Models and Architecture
  • Week 3: Network Geographical Classifications
  • Week 4: Network Topologies
  • Week 5: Network Communication and Addressing
  • Week 6: LAN and WAN Services Evaluation
  • Week 7: Network Performance and Common Issues
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: LAN Implementation and Diagnostics
  • Week 10: Network Security Threats and Mitigation
  • Week 11: Configuring Security on a LAN
  • Week 12: Applying Networks in practice: case studies
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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