Course Description

ITCC 1300 – Router and Routing Basics -- 3 sem. hrs. (2 lecture, 3 laboratory, 0 external hours per week)

Basic router configuration for local area networks. Includes initial router configuration for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), management of router operating systems, configuration files, routing protocols, and access control lists.

TSI Requirement: M3; R3; W2.

Prerequisites: ITNW 1325 – Fundamentals Networking Technologies

Lab Fee: $24.

Course Focus

This course is highly focused on networking technology.

Learning Outcomes:

Configure and manage routers and subnets utilizing the TCP/IP protocol and routing protocols such as Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS); demonstrate backup and restoration router configurations; demonstrate upgrading of router operating systems; configure routers to manage subnets; and create and apply access control lists.

Text and References

McQuerry, Steve. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2). Third Edition. Cisco Press, 2008. ISBN 1-58705-463-9. Part of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation Library, ISBN 1-58705-464-7

Technology Requirements

Students will be expected to have the knowledge of personal computers and the Internet. The students will use simple tools, cables and connectors, computers, hubs, switches, and routers.

Learning Objectives

The following list of learning objectives will be addressed in the course.

1. Implement a basic switch and router configuration

2. Understand the modes and features of Cisco Internetworing Operating System (IOS)

3. Describe how and when to implement and verify Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) and trunking, and then implement them on the network

4. Describe situations in which a spanning tree is used, and implement it on the network

5. Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing for a medium-sized routed network

6. Describe situations in which security is required at Layer 2, and implement it on the network

7. Identify an approach for troubleshooting and isolating common switched network problems, and offer solutions

8. Describe the purpose and types of dynamic routing protocols

9. Describe the operation and implementation of distance vector routing protocols

10. Describe the operation and implementation of link state routing protocols

11. Describe the features of OSPF

12. Describe how OSPF neighbor adjacencies are established

13. Describe the Shortest Path First (SPF) algorithm that OSPF uses

14. Configure a single-area OSPF network

15. Configure a loopback interface to be used as the router ID

16. Verify a single-area OSPF network configuration

17. Use the OSPF debug commands to troubleshoot OSPF

18. Configure load balancing with OSPF

19. Configure authentication for OSPF

20. Describe the operation and configuration of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), including load balancing and authentication

21. Identify an approach for troubleshooting common EIGRP problems and offer solutions

22. Describe the different types of Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) Access Control Lists (ACLs)

23. Configure and troubleshoot standard and extended, numbered and named IPv4 ACLs

24. Configure and verify static, dynamic, and overloading Network Address Translation (NAT) and identify key show and debug command parameters that are required for troubleshooting NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT)

25. Explain the format of IPv6 addresses and the components that are required to run IPv6, configure IPv6 capability with RIP, and explain the impact that IPv6 has on network routing

26. Describe the uses of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for site-to-site and remote-user access

27. Connect to a service provider over a network and describe the operation and configuration of Point to Point Protocol (PPP)

28. Connect to a service provider over a network and describe the operation and the basic configuration of Frame Relay

29. Identify an approach for troubleshooting common Frame Relay problems and offer solutions

Attendance and punctuality are critical for successful progress in this course. Each student is expected to study two hours outside of class for each hour in class, take an active role in lectures, laboratories, participate fully in group activities, and assume a self-directed approach to completing class work and home work.

Course Evaluation

Your performance will be evaluated by satisfactory mastery of the learning objectives listed above. Chapter exams and a comprehensive final exam will be given during the course. The point system below will be used to determine your grade:

After your numerical grade has been calculated, your letter grade will be determined as a percentage of points possible:

Classroom Policies

Plagiarism, the representation of someone else's work as your own, or cheating on an examination will not be tolerated. Either case will result in a grade of zero on work or examination in question. Two or more infractions will be reported to the Dean of Instructional Services for disciplinary action.

Laboratory assignments are imperative. Students must turn in completed assignments by appropriate deadlines.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to the Counseling Department (see below) as early in the semester (preferable within the first week) as possible. All discussions will remain confidential.

Class Schedule and Office Hour

The class meets for two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week starting a 4:00 PM and ending at 8:50 PM Monday at the Del Rio campus in room 1, at the Eagle Pass campus in room E306, and at the Uvalde campus in room Wagner 6. (Total Contact hours: 80)