Module Overview¶
Module Aims¶
- To gain a fundamental understanding of data communications and computer networks.
- To provide the necessary skills to set-up and configure networks.
- To equip with the knowledge to make informed decisions when designing a network.
- To foster problem-solving skills through hands-on experience in the lab.
Module Topics¶
- Number Systems
- Networking Devices and Media
- Network Addressing
- Performance and Error Control
- Networking Standards
- Local, Wide-Area Networks, and Virtualisation
- The Linux Operating System
Lectures:¶
Lecture 1 - Module Introduction & Number Systems
Lecture 2 - Devices, Topology & Local Area Networks
[[Lecture 3 - IP Addressing]]
[[Lecture 4 - Standards and the OSI Model]]
[[Lecture 5 - Custom Subnetting]]
[[Lecture 6 - More on Addressing]]