MG5124 – Introduction to Networks
Module code
MG5124
Module title
Introduction to Networks
Prescription
To enable students to learn the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the Internet and other computer networks and to build simple LAN.
Programmes
- SC1001
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
Apply knowledge of the devices and services used to support communications in data networks and the Internet.
Apply knowledge of the role of protocol layers in data networks.
Apply knowledge of the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
Design, calculate and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfil given requirements in IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations
Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches.
Use a command-line interface to perform basic router and switch configurations.- Content
- Devices and services used to support communications in data networks and the Internet.
The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media and operations
The role of protocol layers in data networks
Addressing and naming schemes used at various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
Design, calculate and apply IPv4 and IPv6 subnet masks and addresses
Ethernet concepts such as media, services and operations
Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
Use a command-line interface to perform basic router and switch configurations
