DE6416 – Connecting Networks
Module code
DE6416
Module title
Connecting Networks
Prescription
To enable students to configure WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise networks.
Programmes
- EN1603
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Evaluate and analyse the impact of applications including VoIP on an enterprise network.
2. Configure and verify PPP on a WAN link.
3. Configure and verify Frame Relay on a WAN link.
4. Verify, monitor and troubleshoot ACLs and network security in a network environment.
5. Implement and troubleshoot NAT and DHCP.
6. Troubleshoot common network problems in WAN implementation in an enterprise network - Content
- - Different methods for connecting to a WAN, impact of Voice over IP and Video over IP applications on a network.
- PPP concepts, configuration and verifying PPP operation.
- Basic and advanced Frame Relay concepts, Frame Relay configuration on a WAN link, verifying Frame Relay operation and troubling.
- Network security and common security threats and how to secure Cisco routers, router network services and router management using Cisco SDM.
- Basic and advanced ACLs and firewalls and how to use ACLs to secure networks, ACL configuration and troubleshooting common ACL errors.
- Business requirements for Teleworker services and introduction of Broadband and VPN technologies.
- Introduction of DHCP, scaling networks with NAT and IPv6, configuration and troubleshooting of DHCP and NAT.
- Common WAN implementation issues and networking troubleshooting methodologies and tools - Assessment Criteria
- Online Exam 20%
Skills-based Exam 40%
Written Exam 40%
