Franske CNT-2520 SP10 Schedule

Information Technology & Careers

Network Routers and Routing Fundamentals CNT-2520-01 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Spring 2010 Q2 (3/16/2010-5/13/2010) Meetings: T Th 10:00am-1:00pm 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: March 16

Topics:

• Course Syllabus and Schedule
• Inside Routers
• IOS Command Line Interface
• The Routing Table

Readings:

Due:

Session 2: March 18

Topics:

• Directly Connected Networks
• Next-Hop Static Routes
• Exit Interface Static Routes
• Summary and Default Static Routes

Readings:

• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2

Due:

Session 3: March 23

Topics:

• Dynamic Routing Introduction
• Classifying Routing Protocols
• Metrics
• Administrative Distance

Readings:

• Chapter 3

Due:

• Chapter 1 Online Assessment
• Chapter 2 Online Assessment

Session 4: March 25

Topics:

• Distance Vector Introduction
• Network Discovery
• Routing Table Updates
• Routing Loops

Readings:

• Chapter 4

Due:

• Chapter 3 Online Assessment

Session 5: March 30

Topics:

• RIPv1 Introduction
• Basic RIPv1 Configuration
• Automatic Summarization
• Default Routes and RIPv1

Readings:

• Chapter 5

Due:

• Chapter 4 Online Assessment

Session 6: April 1

Topics:

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

Readings:

• Look at projects which have been completed in the past

Due:

• You must come to your meeting with at least one preferred project and one backup project

Session 7: April 6

Topics:

• IP Addressing Review
• Variable Length Subnet Mask
• Classless Inter-Domain Routing

Readings:

• Chapter 6

Due:

• Chapter 5 Online Assessment

NO CLASS: April 8

Topics:

Readings:

Due:

Session 8: April 13

Topics:

• RIP version 2

Readings:

• Chapter 7

Due:

• Chapter 6 Online Assessment

Session 9: April 15

Topics:

• The Routing Table: A Closer Look

Readings:

• Chapter 8

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment

Session 10: April 20

Topics:

• EIGRP

Readings:

• Chapter 9

Due:

• Chapter 8 Online Assessment

Session 11: April 22

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

Session 12: April 27

Topics:

• Link-State Routing Protocols

Readings:

• Chapter 10

Due:

• Chapter 9 Online Assessment

Session 13: April 29

Topics:

• OSPF

Readings:

• Chapter 11

Due:

• Chapter 10 Online Assessment

Session 14: May 4

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

• Online Final Exam (Open 2:00pm-9:00pm)

Session 15: May 6

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment By Appointment

Readings:

Due:

EXAM WEEK: May 1, 13

Due:

• Lab Reports (All Labs/Homework Due!)
• CNT Service Project(s)