Franske CNT-2540 FA11 Schedule

Information Technology & Careers

Accessing the WAN CNT-2540 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Fall 2011 (8/22/2011-12/14/2011) Meetings: M W 10:00am-11:50am Location: B143

This schedule provides an outline of the topics expected to be covered in this course as well as the readings and assignments due each week. Topics and readings may change in which case you will be notified in class or by e-mail and the latest version of this document is always available from the course wiki. Please have all readings completed prior to the start of each class and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Unless otherwise noted online quizzes and exams are due at 11:59pm on the date indicated.

Session 1: August 22

Topics:

• Course Syllabus and Schedule
• Review Lab

Readings:

Due:

Session 2: August 24

Topics:

• Chapter 1: Introduction to WANs
  • Providing Integrated Services to the Enterprise
  • WAN Technology Concepts
  • WAN Connection Options

Readings:

• Chapter 1

Due:

Session 3: August 29

Topics:

• Chapter 2: PPP
  • Serial Point-to-Point Links
  • PPP Concepts
  • Configuring PPP
  • Configuring PPP with Authentication

Readings:

• Chapter 2

Due:

• Chapter 1 Online Assessment

Session 4: August 31

Topics:

• Open Lab Day

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 2 Online Assessment

NO CLASS: September 5

• Labor Day, no IHCC classes today

Session 5: September 7

Topics:

• Chapter 3: Frame Relay
  • Basic Frame Relay Concepts
  • Configuring Frame Relay
  • Advanced Frame Relay Concepts
  • Configuring Advanced Frame Relay

Readings:

• Chapter 3

Due:

Session 6: September 12

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 3 Online Assessment

Session 7: September 14

Topics:

• Chapter 4: Network Security
  • Introduction to Network Security
  • Securing Cisco Routers
  • Secure Router Network Services
  • Using Cisco SDM
  • Secure Router Management

Readings:

• Chapter 4

Due:

Session 8: September 19

Topics:

• Project Advising Session: Your project group must make an appointment to meet with the instructor and present a project proposal.
• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• You must come to your meeting with at least one preferred project and one backup project
• Chapter 4 Online Assessment

NO CLASS: September 21

• Student Success Day, no IHCC daytime classes, go to SSD activities!

Session 9: September 26

Topics:

• Chapter 5: ACLs
  • Using ACLs to Secure Networks
  • Configuring Standard ACLs
  • Configuring Extended ACLs

Configure Complex ACLs

Readings:

• Chapter 5

Due:

Session 10: September 28

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

Session 11: October 3

Topics:

• Chapter 6: Teleworker Services
  • Business Requirements for Teleworker Services
  • Broadband Services
  • VPN Technology

Readings:

• Chapter 6

Due:

• Chapter 5 Online Assessment

Session 12: October 5

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

Session 13: October 10

Topics:

• Chapter 7: IP Addressing Services
  • DHCP
  • Scaling Networks with NAT
  • IPv6

Readings:

• Chapter 7

Due:

• Chapter 6 Online Assessment

Session 14: October 12

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment

Session 15: October 17

Topics:

• Chapter 8: Network Troubleshooting
  • Establishing the Network Performance Baseline
  • Troubleshooting Methodologies and Tools
  • Common WAN Implementation Issues
  • Network Troubleshooting

Readings:

• Chapter 8

Due:

Session 16: October 19

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 8 Online Assessment

Session 17: October 24

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

Session 18: October 26

Topics:

• NetRiders Competition Round 1 (in class, 10 point homework assignment)
• Review CCNA 4 Information

Readings:

Due:

• You must complete the online practice written final exam by tonight! This is a pass/fail "homework assignment" worth 10 points.

Session 19: October 31

Topics:

• Review CCNA 4 Skills
• Practice Skills Based Exam

Readings:

Due:

• Practice Skills Based Exam (by the end of class, this is a pass/fail "homework assignment" worth 10 points)

Session 20: November 2

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment by Appointment

Readings:

Due:

• Online Course Feedback Form
• All Labs/Homework
• Online Final Exam OPEN: 10:00am-6:00pm (If you are taking the skills assessment November 7)

Session 21: November 7

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment by Appointment

Readings:

Due:

• Online Course Feedback Form
• All Labs/Homework
• Online Final Exam OPEN: 10:00am-6:00pm (If you are taking the skills assessment November 2)

Session 22: November 9

Topics:

• Introduction to IPv6
• IPv6 Lab

Readings:

• Introduction to IPv6
• Intro to IPv6
• IPv6 Addressing
• IPv6 Routing Protocol Configurations

Due:

Session 23: November 14

Topics:

• Advanced ACLs
• Advanced ACL Lab

Readings:

• LBD: CCNA pages 510-525, PDF pages 518-533
• Configuring Reflexive ACLs
• Configuring Dynamic ACLs

Due:

Session 24: November 16

Topics:

• Project Work Day

Readings:

Due:

Session 25: November 21

Topics:

• Project Work Day

Readings:

Due:

Session 26: November 23

Topics:

• Project Presentation Day

Readings:

Due:

Session 27: November 28

Topics:

• Project Presentation Day

Readings:

Due:

Session 28: November 30

Topics:

• CCNA Review Session

Readings:

Due:

• You must complete the online CCENT Practice Certification Exam #1 by tonight! This is a pass/fail "homework assignment" worth 10 points.

Session 29: December 5

Topics:

• CCNA Review Session

Readings:

Due:

• You must complete the online CCENT Practice Certification Exam #2 by tonight! This is a pass/fail "homework assignment" worth 10 points.

Session 30: December 7

Topics:

• CCNA Review Session

Readings:

Due:

• You must complete the online CCNA Practice Certification Exam #1 by tonight! This is a pass/fail "homework assignment" worth 10 points.

EXAM WEEK: December 12-15

Topics:

Readings:

Due:

• You must complete the online CCNA Practice Certification Exam #2 by 11:59pm 12/13! This is a pass/fail "homework assignment" worth 10 points.
• Advanced Labs
• CNT Service Project(s)
• Online Course Feedback (you will not receive a grade in this course until this is completed)