Description:

This course is designed to provide students a fundamental understanding of network routing and the operation of routers. Topics include installing and configuring routers, OPSF and Link State routing protocols, working with metrics and route selection, and TCP/IP configuration. Programming and setup using Cisco routers will be conducted. Laboratory exercises will accompany lectures. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Describe basic router elements.
2. Setup initial router configuration.
3. Describe the various classes of IP addresses.
4. Establish subnets and subnet masks.
5. Describe TCP/IP protocol layer services.
6. Explain purpose of IP routing protocols.
7. Configure IP addresses with Cisco IOS.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Basic Router Elements
   A. Explain the purpose of a router.
   B. Describe basic elements of a router.
   C. Select various router modes.
   D. Access router information remotely.

II. Initial Router Configuration
   A. Determine virtual configuration register settings.
   B. Perform startup sequence using boot system commands.
   C. Configure router to and from a TFTP server.

III. Classes of IP Addresses
   A. Describe the structure of an IP address.
   B. Identify IP address classes.
   C. Define loopback, broadcast and network addresses.

IV. Subneting and Subnet Masks
   A. Explain purpose of subneting.
   B. Plan subnets.
   C. Choose subnet masks.
   D. Determine address ranges for subnet.

V. TCP/IP Protocol Suite-Layer Services
   A. Outline the four-layered TCP/IP model.
   B. Describe functions of the layer services.
   C. Define TCP and describe how TCP manages flow control.
   D. Define IP and explain its function.
   E. Construct operating system TCP/IP commands.

VI. IP Routing Protocols
   A. Explain the purpose of routing protocols.
   B. Differentiate between static and dynamic routes.
   C. Describe the different classifications of routing protocols.
   D. Explain appropriate applications for RIP, IGRP and OSPF protocols.
   
VII. IP Configuration
   A. Use IP commands to configure addresses.
   B. Verify IP addresses.
   C. Prepare initial router configuration and enable IP.
   D. Add RIP routing protocol to initial configuration.
   E. Add IGRP routing protocol to router configuration.
   F. Configure standard access lists to assess IP traffic.
   G. Verify selected access list operations on a router.
   H. Configure extended access lists to filter IP traffic.
   I. Verify selected access list operations.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Grading Criteria
Tests     40% 
Lab       20% 
Projects  40% 
Total    100% 

Grading Scale:
90 - 100% = A
80 -  89% = B
70 -  79% = C
60 -  69% = D
 0 -  59% = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.