COMP610 – Introduction to Networks
Module code
COMP610
Module title
Introduction to Networks
Prescription
To enable students to apply a broad operational knowledge of networking, and associated services and technologies to meet typical organisational requirements.
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of networking, including reference models, addressing, cabling, wireless, protocols, topologies, security, industry networking standards, LAN and WAN devices
Apply knowledge of network services including name resolution, access to data, applications, printing, and authentication.
Given an unfamiliar scenario, analyse, design, build, troubleshoot and document a network solution - Content
- -Exploring networks:
-LAN and WAN topologies
-The changing network environment
-Network models:
-The Seven layer OSI model
-TCP/IP model
-Network protocols and communication includes:
-Rules of communication
-Network protocols
-Ethernet technologies:
-Legacy, Fast, Gigabit Ethernet technologies
-Future Ethernet options
-Router and Switch networking configuration:
-Physically cabling a network
-Basic router and switch command line interface configuration
-Network troubleshooting tools
-IP Addressing and subnetting:
-IPv4 and IPv6 network addressing
-Fixed and variable length subnetting
-Troubleshooting (self-directed learning)
-Analyse a network to find and fix faults
-Network Design (self-directed learning)
-Design a small business network to given specifications
