CET4773: Inter-Networking Technology
General Information
| Instructor: Prof. Benito Mendoza Lecture: Wednesday 2:30pm – 5:00pm Online: Monday 2:30pm – 5:00pm Classroom: V614 Office: V620 Office Hours: Wednesday 12:00- 1:00, Thursday 10:00-12:00, or by appointment. Email: bmendoza@citytech.cuny.edu Phone: 718-260-5885 Website: http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/academics/deptsites/cetech/faculty/mendoza.aspx |
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Course Overview
This course covers technologies, protocols, and techniques used to connect a computer network with other networks through the use of gateways that provide a common method of routing information packets between the networks. Internetworking technology allows computing devices talk to other internal and external devices, components or systems. Topics include Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) implementation, wireless networks implementation, network security, advanced switching and routing configuration, advanced TCP/IP configuration, and network management. In particular, this semester will focus on the content required to obtain the CCENT/CCNA ICND1 certification from CISCO. NOTE: This course was formerly known as Microcomputer Interfacing.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components, and the OSI reference model
- Using the host-to-host packet delivery process, describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues
- Describe the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used, with a focus on RF wireless access
- Describe the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP/IP
- Describe the function of WANs, the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT, and RIP routing
- Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and manage the router start-up and configuration
About the ICND1 Exam
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and support a small switched and routed network. For the purpose of this course, a small network is defined as 1 to 20 hosts connected to a single switch. The switch is also connected to a router providing a routed link (Routing Information Protocol [RIP] and default) to a simulated Internet and corporate office. ICND1 works from the bottom up, providing knowledge and skills as they are needed. The course starts with an introduction to networks. It then introduces host-to-host communications using TCP / IP. Next, Layer 2 devices (switches) are introduced into the network. Next, Layer 3 devices (routers) are introduced into the network. The introduction of Layer 3 devices leads to the use of WANs and routing to connect the site to the Internet and corporate sites.
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic Networking commands (Windows and Linux)
- Basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
- Basic e-mail usage skills
Grading
Online home assignments: 40%
- Quizzes: 20%
- Labs: 20%
In-class assignments, labs, and exams: 60%
- Weekly in-class quizzes: 10%
- Networking Labs: 15%
- Writing assignments: 15%
- Mid-Term Exam: 10%
- Final Exam: 10%
On-line Assignments
- Take-home assignments every week. These assignments are evaluated with the corresponding online quizzes and simulator labs (From TestOut’s Switching and Routing Pro).
- Students can answer the quizzes with open notes at home. Every quiz has to be completed by Sunday night. The minimum pass grade is 80. Students have as many as needed attempts to pass the quiz. The highest score from those attempts will be considered as the final grade for the quiz or simulator lab.
- The online labs and quizzes have to be successfully completed in order to have access to the labs in the classroom.
- You have to pass all the online quizzes to have the right to take the Mid-Term and the Final Exam, and the weekly quizzes; the minimum pass grade for those quizzes is 80%.
- If for any reason you miss a class, it is your responsibility to complete the corresponding the online reading assignments, quizzes, and labs.
Exams
- The Mid-Term exam will cover modules 2 to 7 from TestOut’s Switching and Routing Pro courseware.
- The Final Exam will be the actual Switching Pro Certification Exam.
In-class Networking Lab Assignments
| Criteria | Grade |
| Successfully completed the lab assignment | 100 |
| Made a legitimate attempt to complete the lab assignment | 75 |
| Attended the lab, but made no effort to complete the assignment | 30 |
| Did not attend the lab | 0 |
Writing Assignments:
This class has been designated as writing intensive. During the course, there will be 2 writing assignments. The assignments will be on topics related to the following topics:
- Cloud computing
- Software Defined Networking
Technology Prerequisites
- You must register for the CUNY Portal, http://www.cuny.edu
- You must enter your current/correct email address in Blackboard
- You must have access to and be able to use the Netscape and/or Internet Explorer browsers versions 4.0 or above.
- You will need an email account and must be comfortable using it.
- You need access to a computer with at least 128MB RAM and an Internet connection via a minimum of a 28.8 modem preferably high-speed Internet.
Notes
- The instructor reserves the right to modify this outline anytime.
- Computer knowledge will be strongly emphasized; therefore, spend time in learning how to use Microsoft and Linux Operating Systems. (More instructions will be provided when appropriate)
