Description

Theory
2

Theory/Practice
1

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Ana Raquel Faria

Contents

CP1. Types of networks and their characteristics (8%):
- LAN, Wireless LAN, Wide Area Networking, Metropolitan Area Network
- Low-Power Wireless Area Networks (Internet of Things (IoT))
CP2. Addressing, Routing and Switching (60%):
- IPv4: DHCP, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP(dynamic routing)
- IPv6: SLAAC,
- IoT + IPv6: 6loWPAN, RPL
- VLAN; VTP; GRVP
- Frame, Jumbo Frame, Superjumbo Frame
- STP and RSTP
- DNS
CP3. Service quality (16%):
- Traffic management: Shapping and Policing
- Policy-based routing (PBR)
CP4. Security, Constraints, and Analysis Considerations (16%):
- DNSSec
- Application protocols, e.g. HTTPS, FTPS, SMTPS, POPS, SSH

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this UC the student should be able to:
CO1. Implement the specify requirements for communication networking solutions in small and medium-sized organizations. (Bloom Level (BL): 3/6)
CO2. Implement data communication networks for small and medium-sized organizations, including local area networks and the use of wide area network technologies as per requirements. (BL:3/6)
CO3. Carry out the agreed service level (SLA) based on requirements. (BL:3/6)
CO4. Identify the SLA compliance against requirements, specifications, and design. (BL:4/6)
CO5. Apply the relevant service quality management tools and techniques. (BL:3/6)
CO6. Identify the potential of emerging technologies. (BL:4/6)