ACIT 2620 Principles of Enterprise Networking

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About the course

This course is aimed at introducing you to core networking concepts and implementations through a blend of theory and hands-on practical activities.

The course assumes some familiarity with the Linux operating system and experience with virtualization software. Throughout the term we will implement a virtual network built on top of Linux virtual machines using Virtualbox.

Slides

• Week 1:
  • Introduction (PDF)
• Week 2:
  • Network devices & topologies (PDF)
• Week 3:
  • Ethernet & Switching (PDF)
• Week 4:
  • IP Version 4 (PDF)
• Week 6:
  • IPv4 Subnetting (PDF)
• Week 9:
  • IP Version 6 (PDF)
• Week 10:
  • Routing Protocols (PDF)
• Week 11:
  • Transport Layer Protocols: TCP & UDP (PDF)
• Week 12:
  • Netfilter, Packet filtering and NAT (PDF)
• Week 13:
  • Domain Name Service (PDF)

Lab notes

• Week 1:
  • Project Overview
  • Packet Capture
• Week 2:
  • Project setup
• Week 3:
  • Project Milestone 1: Switch Creation
  • Ethernet Frame Analysis
• Week 4:
  • Find your IP configuration
  • Project Milestone 2: IPv4 Static Router
• Week 9:
  • Project Milestone 3: IPv6 Static Router
• Week 10:
  • Project Milestone 4: DHCP Server
  • Project Milestone 4: Dynamic Routing
• Week 12:
  • Project Milestone 5: Packet filtering & NAT