This module introduces students to scaling IP networks. Students learn to use VLSM, IPv6, IP Multicasting, private addressing, and NAT optimise IP address utilisation.
The majority of the course content is related to the implementation of RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols. In addition, the course details the important techniques used for route filtering and route redistribution.

Upon completion of this module, students will have performed tasks related to Inter-network scalability, Advanced IP addressing techniques, Routing protocol operation, configuration, and troubleshooting including RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP and route optimisation.

Students will have participated in an award induction workshop where they will learn how to use the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) employed for the study of this module. Subsequently students will work through the module material provided on the VLE at a pace suggested within the VLE for the module. The material will include practical exercises that will be conducted remotely on networking kit via the NetLab system. Students will be encouraged to discuss relevant aspects within discussion forums that are part of the VLE. The forums will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor.

Use IM and VOIP applications (e.g. MSN , Skype) for individual contact/support.

On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback and team assignment work as part of lab work and skills test

Independent study will involve using online CISCO material.

Students are encouraged to see re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in their own workplace.

Instructors teaching this module who use the CISCO material must have completed CCNA and CCNP instructor courses.

Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Netlibrary. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying this module. Staffordshire University has subscriptions to IEEExplore, ACM Digital Library, Elsevier Science Direct and Infotrac Computer Database all offering full text electronic access to journals and conference proceedings.

Cisco Networking Academy Program: CCNP1 on-line course material, Cisco Systems Inc. hosted by Staffordshire University

CCNP: Complete Study Guide (642-801, 642-811, 642-821, 642-831) by Wade Edwards et al., Sybex, May 2005, ISBN: 0782144217

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), 3rd Edition, by Diane Teare & Catherine Paquet, Cisco Press 3 edition, December 2006, ISBN: 1587052237

You will need access to these resources:-

Access to Windows workstations.
NetLab system to support remote access to network laboratory equipment.

On-line learning material provided by CISCO Inc.

Written Test 2 hours (100%) covering all learning outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4). Test can be taken online through VLE for remote learners using Blackboard Collaborate.

To attempt this module, you must pass the following modules or have RPL agreed by the course leader for these modules: COCS60482