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CSE3INW Internetworking - Subject Outline

Semester 1, 2009

Subject Overview

This subject examines the challenges involved in constructing large-scale networks, specifically in the context of the global Internet. We look at IP routing in depth and consider the design, operation and configuration of commonly used interior and exterior routing protocols. Multi-protocol environments and protocol layering is also examined. We investigate the principles associated with traffic engineering, with the aim of providing quality of service. Several advanced networking topics are also addressed.

Subject Objective

Students who have successfully completed this subject will have a solid understanding of large-scale IP networks and should be able to:

  • Design and implement a large-scale IP based network.
  • Configure a router for interior and/or exterior routing.
  • Understand how traffic engineering can be used to achieve quality of service.
  • Understand a number of advanced networking topics including MPLS, VLANs, VPNs and multicasting.

Assumed Prior Knowledge

Students undertaking this subject are assumed to have a solid understanding of computer networking and data communication fundamentals. This includes knowledge regarding protocol layering, the Internet model, TCP/IP, IP address allocation and netmasks, packet analysis and IP routing basics.

Topics

General topics to be covered include:

  • The Internet model.
  • Structure of the Internet.
  • Network topology.
  • Layered protocols and encapsulation.
  • Router configuration (Cisco IOS, OpenBSD)
  • Interior Routing (RIP, IGRP, OSPF, etc).
  • Exterior Routing (BGP4)
  • Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
  • Traffic management and engineering.
  • Quality of Service (QoS).
  • Advanced networking (Multicasting, VPNs, VLANs, MPLS).
  • Router monitoring and management.

Assessment

Assignment 1 - 5%

Assignment 2 - 15%

Assignment 3 - 20%

Exam (3 hours) - 60%

Due dates are yet to be decided.

Part of your assignment work will be undertaken during your time in the laboratory. Further analysis, investigation and research will be required outside of class time, in order to complete your assignments.

Web Based Resources

Lecture notes, tutorial questions and laboratory worksheets are available on the subject web pages. Students are, however, strongly advised that this is not a "web-offered" subject as such. The subject content is delivered in the lectures, and lecture notes are not guaranteed to be available on the web prior to the lecture time.

Texts and References

There is no set text for this subject. Possible reference material includes:

  • Doyle, J. and Carroll, J. (2006) Routing TCP/IP - Volume 1, Second Edition, Cisco Press. ISBN 1-58705-202-4.
  • Doyle, J. and Carroll, J. (2006) Routing TCP/IP - Volume 2, Second Edition, Cisco Press. ISBN 1-57870-089-2.
  • Boney, J. (2005) Cisco IOS in a Nutshell, Second Edition, O'Reilly Media. ISBN 0-596-00869-4.
  • Malhotra, R. (2002) IP Routing, O'Reilly. ISBN 0-596-00275-0.
  • Long, C. (2001) IP Network Design, McGraw Hill. ISBN 0-07-212999-9.
  • Szigeti, T. and Hattingh, C. (2004) End-to-End QoS Network Design: Quality of Service in LANs, WANs and VPNs, Cisco Press. ISBN 1-58705-176-1.
  • McDysan (2000) QoS & Traffic management in IP & ATM Networks, McGraw Hill. ISBN 0-07-134959-6.
  • Stallings, W. (2000) Data and Computer Communications 6th Edition, NJ, Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-086388-2.
  • Shay. W.A. (1999) Understanding Data Communications & Networks 2nd Edition, Brooks/Cole Publishing. ISBN 0-534-95054-X.
  • Tanenbaum, A.S. (2002) Computer Networks 4th Edition, NJ, Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-066102-3.
  • Comer, D.E. (1995) Internetworking with TCP/IP, Volume 1: Principles, Protocols and Architecture, 3rd Edition, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-474321-0.

Electronic reference material will be added to the resources page during semester.

Plagiarism

Students should be aware of La Trobe University's policy on Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism. This policy will apply to all assessable work submitted by students in this subject.

Plagiarism of assignment work will normally result in a zero mark being awarded to all persons involved.

The Language and Academic Skills Unit of the Faculty of Science Technology and Engineering has produced an excellent guide on avoiding plagiarism. It can be found on the web at:

http://ironbark.bendigo.latrobe.edu.au/subjects/CT/2007/LAS_Plagiarism.pdf (168KB PDF)

You really should print yourself a copy and read it thoroughly!

Assignments

  • Assignments must conform to the guidelines laid out in the La Trobe University, Assignment Manual unless directed otherwise by your lecturer.
  • All assignments must be firmly bound into an A4 size folder. Make sure that your name, your student number, the unit name and assignment number are clearly written on the folder and title page. Do not use plastic pockets or staples!
  • It should be possible to read every page without undoing any fastenings.
  • Output from printers must be clear and of good quality. Marks will not awarded for presentation but may be deducted for poor or unacceptable presentation of your work.
  • All assignments must include a personally signed Statement of Authorship.
  • Late submissions will not be accepted, unless a prior arrangement has been made or exceptional circumstances apply. In the case of exceptional circumstances, individual extensions may be granted after application using a Special Consideration form. If the necessity for an extension is based on medical grounds then a medical certificate is required. If the basis is personal circumstances, then the appropriate section of the Special Consideration form should be filled out.

Contact Time

Lectures
Tuesday 9am (B2.05)
Wednesday 9am (B2.32)
Lab/Tutorial
Wednesday 10am-12pm (B1.16)

Laboratories

Students should bring a printed or electronic copy of the lecture notes, a USB memory stick, scientific calculator, pen and notepad. A hard copy of each laboratory worksheet will be provided at the start of the lab.

Lecturer and Tutor

Joel Sing

Email: j.sing@latrobe.edu.au
Office: B1.24
Phone: +61 3 5444 7253

Etiquette

  • Please ensure that mobile phones are switched off or otherwise silenced in lectures and tutorials.
  • Please do not use electronic equipment in lectures or tutes that "beeps" or otherwise emits sounds when in use -- this includes sending and receiving SMS messages and the like.
  • Please do not conduct private conversations in the lectures and tutes -- it's really annoying to others in the room. Attendance is not compulsory for most Bendigo students, so if you wish to chat to friends, do so elsewhere.