Item Info

Overview

Week 3 introduces the critical concept of routing. Routing is so crucial that there would be no Internet without it. You’ll compare and contrast routing algorithms and learn which algorithm is used when.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this week, you should be able to do the following:

• Explain the functions and characteristics of routers and routing.
• Describe dynamic routing technologies.
• Given a scenario, determine the appropriate placement of networking devices on a network.
• Given a scenario, recommend a secure remote access method.

Reading & Preparation

Here are the resources you need to prepare for this week:

• Chapters 7 and 11 in Meyers (2018)
• Netlab