computer studies

syllabus

COMP2057 Wide Area Networks

S2015

Meeting Time & Location

Day, Time, Room
Day, Time, Room

Course Description

This course discusses the WAN (Wide Area Networking) technologies and network
services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course allows
you to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to
meet network requirements. The student will learn how to configure and troubleshoot
network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. The student will
also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSEC and VPN (Virtual
Private Network) operations in a complex network.

Resources
Textbook (Optional): Connecting Networks Companion Guide Cisco Network Academy,
Cisco Press, ISBN: 978-1-58713-332-9
Cisco Academy Site (Online version of textbook above)
Blackboard: Each student will have access to a course website on Blackboard,
http://gc.blackboard.com/

Instructor

Chris Hepburn; B125A; chris.hepburn@georgiancollege.ca

Office Hours

Please email or sign up on door for appointment.

Expectations for Success

Assignments will usually be submitted to the Blackboard Digital Dropbox

Make sure you understand the academic policies and procedures as detailed at
http://www.georgianc.on.ca/academics/policies/. Pay special attention to warnings
about cheating, plagiarism, and acceptable use of College computer resources.
Check Blackboard frequently for announcements and resources like slideshows,
web links, etc.
Keep up your reading as well as any weekly quizzes and/or assignments

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Schedule of Activities
Week

Lesson

Unit 1: Orientation, Networking Review

Unit 2: Review Router Basics, Configuration, IP addressing

Unit 3: Review of Routing Protocols

Lab 1

Test 1-3

Unit 4: Hierarchical Network Designs (Ch. 1)

Lab 2

Ch. 1 Quiz

Unit 5: Connecting the WAN (Ch.2)

Lab 3

Ch. 2 Quiz

Unit 6: Point-to-Point Connections (Ch.3)

Lab 4

Ch. 3 Quiz

Unit 7: Frame Relay (Ch.4)

Lab 5

Ch. 4 Quiz

Assign

Test

* MIDTERM / STUDY WEEK ( JUN 22-26 ) NO CLASSES *

Unit 8: Network Address Translation (Ch.5)

Lab 6

Ch. 5 Quiz

10

Unit 9: Broadband Solutions (Ch.6)

Lab 7

Ch. 6 Quiz

11

Unit 10: Securing Site-to-Site Connectivity (Ch.7)

Lab 8

Ch. 7 Quiz

12

Unit 11: Monitoring the Network (Ch.8)

Lab 9

Ch. 8 Quiz

13

Unit 12: Troubleshooting the Network (Ch.9)

Lab 10

Ch. 9 Quiz

14

Unit 13: Review and Additional Topics (time permitting)

15

END TERM EXAM UNITS 4-12

Final Exam

Evaluation
Tests/Exams
Assignments (including exercise and quizzes)
Total

50%
50%

100%
The sequence and content of this syllabus may change due to unanticipated opportunities
or challenges, or to accommodate the learning styles of the students. Personal images,
images of your projects and images of events may be taken throughout the semester. If
you do not want your work/image used for College and Program promotional purposes,

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please fill out and submit a Disclaimer Form, available from Marilyn Haughton in Room
S2015
D127, to your Program Coordinator.

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