Short course name:

Computer Networks & Data Communications 2

Module number:

COM 203

Course Syllabus:

Routed Internetworks:

Static routing for internetworks

Generating routes and configuring gateways/routers

Identifying default gateways

Hop and tic route metrics

Viewing and identifying key routing table elements

Dynamic routing for inter-networks

DVR versus LSR techniques for dynamic routing

Interior and exterior area dynamic routing; autonomous systems and border routers

Characteristics of RIP versions 1 and 2; metrics and timers

Characteristics of IGRP - enhanced metrics; load balancing and route poisoning

Characteristics of OSP - basic functioning; election sequences; OSPF stubs and areas

Characteristics of BGP; BGP communities and reflectors


Network cable types and standards:

Ethernet (contention) versus token-passing (deterministic) MACS

Ethernet standards (IEE 802.3)for twisted-pair, coaxial and optical fiber cables

FDDI cabling requirements

Cabling rules for ethernet bus and star physical topologies

Token-ring (IEE 802.5) cabling standards

Wireless computing and evolving standards; cellular infrared microwave and satellite links