CCNA X1001: CCNA R&S
Module 1 Introduction to
Networks
Short Title: CCNA R&S Module 1 Introduction to Networks APPROVED
Full Title: CCNA R&S Module 1 Introduction to Networks
Language of Instruction: English
Module Code: CCNA X1001
Credits: 5
Field of Study: Electronics and automation
Module Delivered in 1 programme(s)
Reviewed By: JAMES WRIGHT
Module Author: DARKER AIDEEN
Module Description: This is module 1 of the four modules for the cisco CCNA exam. It provides an Introduction to networks.
There are 11 topics. • Exploring the network • Configuring a network operating system • Network protocols
and communication • Network Access • Ethernet • Network Layer • Transport Layer • IP addresing •
Subnetting IP networks • Application Layer • Its a network
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Gain familiarity with the ISO/OSI and TCP/IP models
LO2 Design, build, test and troubleshoot a basic switch and router LAN
LO3 Implement basic security configurations on cisco switches and routers
LO4 Design an IP addressing scheme for IPv4
LO5 Become familiar with different Ip addresses, public and private
LO6 Gain awareness of the types of cabling used in a LAN
LO7 Ability to describe the structure of an Ethernet frame
LO8 Gain knowledge of how TCP and UDP operate
LO9 Become familiar with common network application protocols
CCNA X1001: CCNA R&S
Module 1 Introduction to
Networks
Module Content & Assessment
TU Dublin – Tallaght Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
CCNA X1001: CCNA R&S
Module 1 Introduction to
Networks
Module Workload
This module has no Full Time workload.
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average
Weekly
Learner
Workload
Lecturer-Supervised Learning Class time 4.00 Every 4.00
(Contact) Week
Assignment Chapter exams, reading and packet tracer 6.00 Every 6.00
Week
Total Weekly Learner Workload 10.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Module Resources
Required Book Resources
Wendell Odem, Cisco Press, 1 to 15, Cisco press [ISBN: 978-1-58714-3]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
TA_ECISC_C Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching 1 Mandatory