ELE118 Networking Technology

Contents and structure

The course covers topics related to the design, development, and configuration of IP based networks. Both theoretical and laboratory activities are components in the course.

The following topics are covered:

• Routers: Design, connectivity, IP addressing and subnetting, configuring routers, routing protocols, and the use of these in networks
• Switching: the role of switches in networks, design, configuration of L2 switches
• Introduction to IPv6 technologies, wireless network, QoS

Learning Outcome

Learning outcome:

Knowledge

The student has fundamental knowledge about methods and techniques used to develop, maintain and manage networks.

Skills

• The student can use routers, switches and related technologies to implement small networks.
• The student has mastered fundamental methods used to plan, implement and troubleshoot small data networks.
• The student can work on engineering projects independently or in a team.

General competence

• The student has competence and skills to develop, maintain and manage small data networks.
• The student can communicate information related to technical network theories, issues and solutions.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic networking knowledge or ELE201

Teaching methods

• Lectures
• Lab assignments

Compulsory learning activities

• 10 laboratory assignments
• 10 chapter exams (online multiple choice tests)

Assessment

4 hours written exam.

The grading scale used is A to F.

Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.

Examination support material

No support material.

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Course reductions

• TOE004 - Grunnleggende kommunikasjonsteknologi - Reduction: 10 studypoints
• TOE023 - Trådløs teknologi - Reduction: 10 studypoints