Base Knowledge
Computer Networks I
Teaching Methodologies
The following teaching methodologies are used in this course:
1 – Expository method: explanatory method where theoretical foundations and concepts are presented by the teacher and discussed with the class, followed by demonstrative examples;
2 – Experimental method: active method where the student develops knowledge through problem solving, and via the development of individual or group laboratory projects.
Learning Results
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
1. Explain how a switch works and discuss the configuration of its ports. Summarize how the STP protocol works and demonstrate its configuration. Analyze the Etherchannel protocol.
2. Identify the main characteristics of VLANs. Classify the different types of Inter-VLAN routing, and demonstrate its configuration.
3. Explain how the DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 protocols work. Demonstrate SLAAC operation and configuration. Analyze the FRHP protocol.
4. Identify the characteristics of NAT. Classify the different types of NAT. Demonstrate NAT configuration.
5. Explain key security concepts. Illustrate the characteristics of Access Control Lists (ACLs). Build standard and extended ACLs.
6. Recognize the different types of routing. Justify static routing, and create static routes.
7. Classify dynamic routing protocols. Analyze the “Distance Vector” and “Link-state” routing protocols. Discuss OSPF protocol configuration.
8. Identify and discuss device discovery, management, and maintenance protocols.
Program
1. Switching. Operation and configuration of a switch. Configuration of switch ports. STP operation and configuration. Etherchannel.
2. VLANs. Inter-VLAN Routing: legacy and router-on-a-stick.
3. DHCPv4 and DHCPv6: operation and configuration. SLAAC. Stateless and stateful DHCPv6 configuration. FRHP.
4. NAT. Types: static NAT, dynamic NAT, PAT and port forwarding. NAT64.
5. Security concepts. Access Control Lists (ACLs). Configuration of standard and extended IPv4 ACLs. Configuration of standard ACLs to protect remote access.
6. Routing. Types of routing. Static routing. Configuration of static routes. VLSM.
7. Dynamic routing protocols. “Distance Vector” routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP). Link-state routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS). OSPF protocol.
8. Device discovery (CDP, LLDP), management (NTP, Syslog) and maintenance (OS backup and restoration, password recovery).
Curricular Unit Teachers
Grading Methods
- - Theoretical Test 1 - 25.0%
- - Theoretical Test 2 - 25.0%
- - Report - 50.0%
- - Exam - 50.0%
- - Report - 50.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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Hurose, J., & Ross, K. (2008). Computer networking: A top-down approach featuring the internet. Addison-Wesley.
Kozierok, C. (2005). The TCP/IP guide, a comprehensive, illustrated internet protocols reference. No Starch Press.
Lammle, T. (2016). CCNA routing and switching complete study guide: Exam 100–105, exam 200–105, exam 200–125 (2nd ed.). Sybex.
Stallings, W. (2013). Data and computer communications (10th ed.). Pearson.
Véstias, M. (2016). Redes cisco para profissionais (7th ed.). FCA.