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Integrated Course Outline of Record

Computer Information Systems 26D


COURSE DESCRIPTION
26D Cisco Networking Academy 1D Units: 4.00
 
Prerequisite(s): CIS 26C: Cisco Networking Academy 1C
This course introduces students to configure WAN services, frame relay, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN/LAPD), encapsulate WAN data, High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC), Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), dial-on-demand routing (DDR), and the network administrator's role and function. Students will learn to configure the Frame Relay operations and configurations required for specific WAN routing protocols. This course is one of four Cisco-related curricula designed to prepare students for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination. 72 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Cisco Networking Academy: WAN services, Frame Relay, understanding encapsulated WAN data on CISCO routers, benefits of fast ISDN, PPP, and benefits of WAN devices.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of classless routing.

  2. Demonstrate an understanding of Single-Area OSPF.

  3. Demonstrate an understanding of switching concepts and LAN design.

  4. Define and understand the use of Virtual LANs.

  5. Define and describe the Spanning Tree Protocol and its benefits.

  6. Demonstrate an understanding of virtual LAN trunking protocol.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Demonstrate an understanding of Frame Relay.

2.   Demonstrate an understanding of maps and sub interfaces.

3.   Demonstrate an understanding of segmentation using WAN
      design.

4.   Define and understand the concepts of ISDN networking.

5.   Describe Cisco’s implementation of ISDN.

6.   Demonstrate WAN link options.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 

1.   Understanding of WAN technology:
      a.   Telephone and data services used in WAN services.
      b.   WAN service providers, customer premises equipment (CPE)
      c.   Data terminal equipment (DTE) 
      d.   Data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE)
2.   Demonstrate an understanding of WANs and the OSI reference
      model.
      a.   WAN physical layer, interface between the DTE and the DCE.
      b.   Define how data is encapsulated for transmission to remote
            sites.
      c.   Benefits of High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC)
      d.   Link Access Procedure, Balanced (LAPB)
3.   Demonstrate an understanding of WAN design.
      a.   Describe WAN communication.
      b.   Gathering user requirements for WAN design.
      c.   Designing the hierarchical design model
      d.   Describe the three layers of the hierarchical model.
4.   Demonstrate and understanding of WAN communication.
      a.   Describe the benefits of switches and Layer 2 services
      b.   Identify and describe WAN reliability options
      c.   Describe how placement of enterprise servers and workgroup
            affects traffic.
5.   Understanding steps in designing a WAN.
      a.   Describe application availability
      b.   Describe the environmental variables
      c.   Describe performance constraints.
      d.   Define and describe networking variables.
      e.   Describe the advantages in hierarchical WAN design
6.   Given a statement of network needs, identify and evaluate the
      benefits of switches and routers in WAN reliability.
7.   Demonstrate an understanding of the most widely used and most
      popular WAN protocol.
      a.   Identify and describe the basic components of PPP
            communication.
      b.   Define and describe the use of LCP and NCP frames in PPP.
      c.   Understand the process for configuring and verifying PPP.
      d.   Describe PPP authentication.
      e.   Define the use of password authentication.
8.   Demonstrate an understanding of Challenge Handhake
      Authentication Protocol (CHAP).
      a.   Define and describe the three-way handshake.
      b.   Define and describe periodic verification to improve security.
      c.   Define, describe, how CHAP provides protection against
            playback attacks.
9.   Define and describe the function of Integrated Services
      Digital       
      a.   Network (ISDN).
      b.   Describe ISDN and its components.
      c.   Describe ISDN standards
      d.   Describe ISDN encapsulation
      e.   Define dial-on-demand routing.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of ISDN and the OSI reference
      model.
      a.   Describe Primary Rate Interface (PRI).
      b.   Describe how ISDN operates in the Data Link Layer.
      c.   Explain ISDN B channels and D channel operations
11. Demonstrate the problems and solutions associated with ISDN 
      remote access:
      a.   Describe, and solve problems associated with telecommuter. 
      b.   Define, describe and solve problems associated with remote
            nodes.
12. Describe and apply solutions to dial-on-demand routing:
      a.   What applications need to be supported over DDR
            connections?
      b.   What unexpected protocols might cause DDR connections.
13. Describe the operation of Frame Relay.
      a.   Switched data link layer protocol
      b.   Access to geographically distant locations
      c.   Monitoring and Maintaining a Frame Relay connection
      d.   Access rate, Data-link Connection Identifier (DLCI) 
      e.   Local Management Interface (LMI)
14. Demonstrate an understanding of Cisco’s implementation of
      Frame Relay.
      a.   Describe the functions of DLCIs in frame Relay.
      b.   Describe the process for configuring and verifying Frame Relay
      c.   Describe the Frame Relay subinterfaces
      d.   Describe how Frame Relay uses subinterfaces to solve the
            problem of split horizon
15. Define and describe the purpose and function of network
      Management. 
      a.   Describe the administrative side of network management.
      b.   Describe how to monitor a network.
      c.   Describe how to troubleshoot a network.
16. Demonstrate an understanding of Simple Network Management
      Protocol (SNMP).
      a.   Identify the statistical data transmitted over the network to a
            central management console.
      b.   Describe the enhancements to SNMP.
      c.   State or list the advantages of remote monitoring with (RMON)
      d.   Describe how probes gather remote data in Remote
            Monitoring.
      e.   Advantages of using history control , alarm, host, matrix, and
            packet capture groups.
17.   Demonstrate an understanding of Troubleshooting networks.
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Class lectures/discussions/demonstrations of Wide Area Network technology including Frame Relay, PPP, ISDN, and  SNMP,
  • Pair and small group activities/discussion to perform projects and lab assignments on Netlab or Packet tracer software including CISCO website module testing
  • Internet Class exercises for labs via Netlab, or CISCO academy website module testing
  • Reports and papers on WAN technologies
  • Handouts to assist students in programming the routers to accept WAN technologies.  Also a class project that has students designing a WAN interface for a particular fictitious company.
  • Internet Cooperative learning tasks especially projects designed by CISCO to reinforce design characteristics of WAN technologies
  • Guest lecturers by successful CISCO technicians
  • Distance Education: Online, Hybrid, and Web Enhanced
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Oral reports/presentations/performance of WAN technologies
  • Written reports/presentations
  • Quizzes/examinations on line via the CISC website and performance of simulated labs via the Netlab suite of software/hardware
  • Written lab assignments
  • Class and individual projects such as the design project for a fictitious company topology to support a WAN install
  • Laboratory projects/performance especially Netlab or Packet Tracer assignments
  • Final examination designed to evaluate students’ overall achievement of course objectives in Cisco WAN concepts and router configuration skills
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • -. Cisco Networking Academy Program: Second-Year Companion Guide. 2nd ed. New York: Cisco Press, 2001.
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