Module Details
Module Code: |
NETW |
Module Title:
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Networking: Wireless and Routing Concepts
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Title:
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Networking: Wireless and Routing Concepts
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Nigel Whyte
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Module Author:: |
Keara Barrett
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Module Description: |
To provide learners with an appreciation of the characteristics, functionality and management of wireless LANs and Inter-network communications.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Understand LAN security vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies. |
LO2 |
Plan and manage a wireless LAN. |
LO3 |
Appraise network requirements to provide suitable inter-network communications using suitable static routes. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
LAN Security Concepts:
Access Control (AAA, 802.1x); Attacks (MAC Table Attacks, VLAN Attacks, DHCP Attacks, ARP Attacks, Address Spoofing Attacks, STP Attacks); Mitigation (Port Security, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP Source Guard (IPSG))
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WLAN:
Components of WLANs, WLAN Operation, CAPWAP Operation, Channel Management, WLAN Threats, Secure WLANs
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Routing:
Path Determination, Packet Forwarding, Static v Dynamic Routing, IP Static Routes, Default Static Routes, Floating Static Routes
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
Project | 40.00% |
Practical | 10.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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James Kurose,Keith Ross. (2021), Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach, 7th. Pearson, [ISBN: 1292153598].
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Erick Stack. (2020), OMPUTER NETWORKING BEGINNERS GUIDE: Networking for beginners. A Simple and Easy guide to manage a Network Computer System from the Basics, [ISBN: 978-180111782].
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Sudip Misra & Sumit Goswami. (2017), Network Routing: Fundamentals, Applications, and Emerging Technologies, Wiley, [ISBN: 978-1-119-029].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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