Franske CNT-2520 SP10 Schedule
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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
- Routers are Computers
- Router CPU and Memory
- Internetwork Operating System
- Router Boot-up Process
- Router Interfaces
- Routers and the Network Layer
- IOS Command Line Interface
- Implementing Basic Addressing Schemes
- Basic Router Configuration
- The Routing Table
- Introducing the Routing Table
- Directly-Connected Networks
- Static Routing
- Dynamic Routing
Routing Table Principles
Readings:
Due:
Session 2: March 18
Topics:
- Directly Connected Networks
- Verifying Changes to the Routing Table
- Devices on Directly Connected Networks
- CDP
- Using CDP for Network Discovery
- Next-Hop Static Routes
- Purpose and Command Syntax of ip Route
- Configuring Static Routes
- Routing Table Principles and Static Routes
- Resolving to an Exit Interface
- Exit Interface Static Routes
- Configuring a Static Route with an Exit Interface
- Modifying Static Routes
- Verifying the Static Route Configuration
- Static Routes with Ethernet Interfaces
- Summary and Default Static Routes
- Summary Static Routes
- Default Static Route
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:
- Chapter 11 Online Assessment
- Online Final Exam (Open 2:00pm-9:00pm)
Session 15: May 6
Topics:
- Final Skills Assessment By Appointment
Readings:
Due:
EXAM WEEK: May 11, 13
Topics:
- Final Skills Assessment By Appointment
Readings:
Due:
- Lab Reports (All Labs/Homework Due!)
- CNT Service Project(s)