Introduction and Overview

LAN Switching and WAN Networks

Prerequisites for this module
No pre-requisite
Aims of this module
The aims of this module is:
To enable students to develop their knowledge and skills in
relation to LAN Switching and WAN Networks.

To enable students to develop the ability to apply the knowledge
gained in relation to the study of LAN Switching and WAN
Networks.

To enable students to develop lifelong learning skills of
independent learning and study in relation to LAN Switching and
WAN Networks.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, YOU should be able to:

Perform router, WAN switch and VLAN troubleshooting, including
access lists in extensive router based internetworks.

Explain and use VLANs, the spanning-tree protocol (STP),
network management principles and associated tools.

Install, configure, test and troubleshoot router WAN connection in
a router based internetwork according to industry standards using
commercial equipment.

Explain WAN Switching.

Introduction to LAN Switching:
Basic Model of LAN switch
Advantages of LAN switches
Topology rules in LAN switching
Additional vendor enhancements to LAN
switches
Layer three switches

Design Rules of Switched LAN:
Areas of the Switched LAN
Design issues in Switched LAN

Topics we will cover
Internet Protocol (IP) in Switched Networks:
IP overview
IP configuration for Flat-Switched Networks
RFC 1918 Networks with Firewalls
Broadcast reduction in IP Networks
Troubleshooting Switched IP Networks

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Switched LANs
Maintaining a Switched LAN
Network Baselining overview
Configuration of automated management tools overview
Troubleshooting Switched Networks
Topics we will cover
Virtual LAN
Overview of Virtual LANs.
Basic VLAN Mechanism.
The 802.1Q Standard.

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) in VLAN
Introduction to loopy LAN.
The spanning tree protocol.
Behaviour of a spanning tree catenet.
IEEE 802.1D Overview
Types of STP



Topics we will cover
Wide Area Network Switching
Introduction to WAN switching.
Types of WAN switches.
Packet and Cell Switching Technologies.
Topics we will cover
What is expected of you
Student participation in class

Group Discussion
Presentation
Quiz
Abstract
Research
Edmodo

Advice on Study Strategies & Skills
What support is available for you
Consultation hours
Email (salmiah@apu.edu.my)

Resources
Reference material

(Main Reference)
Lammle T, (2007) CCNA Study Guide, Sybex

Odom S, Nottingham H (2002), Cisco Switching Black Book:
A Practical in Depth Guide to Configuring, Operating and
Managing Cisco LAN Switches, Paraglyph Press.

(Additional Reference)
John J. Roese, (1998) Switched LANs, McGraw-Hill

Internet resources

How you will be assessed
Assessment components (SAIS)
In-course (100%) consisting of
Individual Practical Assignment (50%)
- Handout Date : Week 8
- Hand in Date : Week 16

Group Assignment (50%)
- Handout Date : Week 4
- Hand in Date : Week 13

Achievement requirements

Question and Answer Session
Q & A
What we will cover next
Introduction to LAN Switching