Local area network design and administration

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course consists of theory lectures that provide general and up-to-date information on OS layers, network architecture, and network connectivity types and options. Theory lectures focus on network management tools and LAN design. In the practical sessions, students apply the information covered in the theory lectures, e.g. designing small networks using the CISCO packet tracer.

CONTENT

1. Network Fundamentals - Clients and Servers, IP Addresses, Network Equipment, Switches and Cables, OSI Layers - Physical Layer, Data Link Layer, Network Layer
2. The last 4 OSI layers - Transport layer, Session layer, Presentation layer, Application layer
3. IP packets, IP routing protocol, TCP and UDP connection architecture
4. Client Server Model, VLANs and Switches
5. Routing CISCO packet tracer, NAT, DHCP and DHCP servers
6. LAN security principles - Firewall, principles to follow when maintaining a network
7. IP tables and UFW
8. Proxy server circuits
9. Network monitoring systems and network file sharing
10. Samba servers, troubleshooting principles
11. Mikrotik equipment and capabilities
12. Mikrotik security tools
13. Summary of networks