Course Title: Install, configure and test a local area network switch
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: EEET7373C
Course Title: Install, configure and test a local area network switch
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4401 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Alex Buono
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4475
Course Contact Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Donald Attard
Email: donald.attard@rmit.edu.au
Phone. 9925 0898
Teacher: Anar Haque
Ph. 9925 4755
Email: anar.haque@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake local area network (LAN) switch installation and configuration as part of the upgrade in an existing network or the implementation of a new network.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTTEN513 Install, configure and test a local area network switch |
Element: |
1. Prepare to install the network switch |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Prepare for installation in line with site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures 1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access 1.3 Document the topology of the LAN 1.4 Obtain current and future network capacity predictions according to current and future business requirements from the appropriate person 1.5 Specify the number and type of switch required, with reference to future network requirements 1.6 Specify requirements for network management and security, as prescribed by organisational policy 1.7 Select the switch and switch operating system software version with appropriate features according to required specifications |
Element: |
2. Install and configure the network switch |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assemble, rack mount and connect switch and peripherals according to manufacturer’s requirements 2.2 Connect user to access points using cable that meets appropriate standard 2.3 Establish a valid network connection with other network devices 2.4 Configure a network internet protocol (IP) address for the switch 2.5 Install or configure simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent software, on each switch, to collect network traffic data for the management information base (MIB) from that segment of the network and relay it to the management console 2.6 Install and configure SNMP management console software on a computer designated to be the network manager’s main console, to collect network traffic data from the switch acting as agents 2.7 Manually configure user access ports of the switch for speed and full or half-duplex operation |
Element: |
3. Test the network switch and reconfigure the network |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Test the switch and other network devices according to manufacturer’s requirements and organisational guidelines 3.2 Test to ensure connectivity across the network 3.3 Modify the network to verify SNMP management software 3.4 Make adjustments to the network, depending on test and troubleshooting results |
Element: |
4. Complete documentation and clean worksite |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Tabulate test results and complete all user reports 4.2 Complete report and notify client of network status 4.3 Clean up and restore worksite to client’s satisfaction 4.4 Secure sign-off from appropriate person |
Learning Outcomes
Activities in this course aim to enhance your knowledge required to implement a local area network (LAN) switch installation and configuration as part of the upgrade in an existing network or the implementation of a new network. The Internet will be used as a learning tool and a resource for students to seek and locate relevant information.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is delivered in a cluster called Implementing Network. It is clustered with two units of competencies which are ICTTEN513 (EEET7373C) and ICTNWK404 (COSC6195C). You must enrol in all two courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies COSC6195C and EEET7373C.
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to install the network switch |
1.1 Prepare for installation in line with site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures 1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access 1.3 Document the topology of the LAN 1.4 Obtain current and future network capacity predictions according to current and future business requirements from the appropriate person 1.5 Specify the number and type of switch required, with reference to future network requirements 1.6 Specify requirements for network management and security, as prescribed by organisational policy 1.7 Select the switch and switch operating system software version with appropriate features according to required specifications |
2. Install and configure the network switch |
2.1 Assemble, rack mount and connect switch and peripherals according to manufacturer’s requirements 2.2 Connect user to access points using cable that meets appropriate standard 2.3 Establish a valid network connection with other network devices 2.4 Configure a network internet protocol (IP) address for the switch 2.5 Install or configure simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent software, on each switch, to collect network traffic data for the management information base (MIB) from that segment of the network and relay it to the management console 2.6 Install and configure SNMP management console software on a computer designated to be the network manager’s main console, to collect network traffic data from the switch acting as agents 2.7 Manually configure user access ports of the switch for speed and full or half-duplex operation |
3. Test the network switch and reconfigure the network |
3.1 Test the switch and other network devices according to manufacturer’s requirements and organisational guidelines 3.2 Test to ensure connectivity across the network 3.3 Modify the network to verify SNMP management software 3.4 Make adjustments to the network, depending on test and troubleshooting results |
4. Complete documentation and clean worksite |
4.1 Tabulate test results and complete all user reports 4.2 Complete report and notify client of network status 4.3 Clean up and restore worksite to client’s satisfaction 4.4 Secure sign-off from appropriate person |
Teaching Schedule
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course ICTNWK404 (COSC6195C) for teaching schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
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Task 3 |
Integrated Project |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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Assessment Tasks
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course ICTNWK404 (COSC6195C) for assessment tasks.
Assessment Matrix
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course ICTNWK404 (COSC6195C) for assessment matrix.
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
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