The aim of this module is to introduce the learner to fundamental networking concepts and technologies. Successful completion of this module will assist the learner in developing the skills necessary to plan and implement small networks across a range of applications. Students will learn both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding basic networking. The learner will:Examine human versus network communication and see the parallels between them. Be introduced to the two major models used to plan and implement networks: OSI and TCP/IP. Gain an understanding of the "layered" approach to networks. Examine the OSI and TCP/IP layers in detail to understand their functions and services. Become familiar with the various network devices and network addressing schemes. Discover the types of media used to carry data across the network. By the end of this course, the learner will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.
Exploring the Network and Configuring a Network Operating System
ŸIdentify common components of a network.ŸIdentify how network components connect to form an Internet. ŸDraw or construct a network topology using representative, standard network-component icons. ŸDevise and build a simple network topology.ŸConfigure initial settings for the devices included in the topology.
Network Protocols and Communications, providing Network Access
ŸIdentify the OSI model layers by functional descriptions.ŸIdentify the TCP/IP model layers by functional descriptions.ŸIdentify network devices by describing their functions and physical characteristics.ŸDescribe the functions and physical characteristics of network media.
Ethernet and The Network Layer
ŸŸSet up the topology and initialize devices.ŸŸConfigure devices and verify connectivity.ŸŸDisplay, describe, and analyze Ethernet MAC addresses.Explain how network devices use routing tables to direct packets to a destination network.ŸIdentify physical characteristics of internetworking devices.ŸSelect correct modules for connectivity.ŸConnect devices using correct cable types and interfaces.
Transport Layer and IP Addressing
Explain how transport layer protocols and services support communications across data networks.Explain how network devices use routing tables to direct packets to a destination network.Classify IPv4 addresses as public or private.Identify the IPv4 and IPv6 terms by descriptions.
Subnetting IP Networks and The Application Layer
Explain why routing is necessary for hosts on different subnets to communicate.ŸDesign an IP addressing scheme.Explain the operation of the application layer in providing support to end-user applications.
It's a Network
Explain how a small network of directly connected segments is created, configured, and verified.Set up topology and initialize devices.ŸConfigure devices and verify connectivity.ŸGather network device information.
Introduction to Switched Networks and Basic Switch configuration
Identify switched network terminology. Identify switch hardware terminology as compared to switch selection criteria.ŸCable the network and verify the default switch configuration.ŸConfigure basic network device settings.
VLANs and Routing Concepts
Explain the purpose of VLANs in a switched network.ŸImplement VLANs to segment a small-to-medium sized network.Describe primary functions and features of a router.Configure initial settings on a router.ŸŸConfigure devices and verify connectivity.ŸŸDisplay router information.
Inter-VLAN Routing and Static Routing
Configure routing between VLANs in a small-to-medium sized business network. Identify the topologies as either legacy, router-on-a-stick, or multilayer switch inter-VLAN routing types.Explain the benefits of using static routes.Configure a static route to other networks using next-hop addresses.Configure and verify a static route to a directly connected network using an exit interface.
Routing Dynamically and Single Area OSPF
Explain the operation of dynamic routing protocols.Explain the process by which link-state routers learn about other networks.ŸConfigure OSPFv2 routing.ŸVerify configurations and network connectivity.
ACLs and DHCP
Explain the purpose and operation of ACLs. ŸPlan an ACL implementation.ŸConfigure, apply, and verify a standard/extended ACLs.Configure DHCP for IPv4 or IPv6 on a Cisco 1941 router.
NAT for IPv4
Describe NAT characteristics.Identify NAT terminology by placing the terms to their correct locations on a topology diagram representation.ŸConfigure dynamic NAT traffic, pools, associations, and interfaces.ŸVerify NAT implementation by accessing Internet services and viewing NAT translations.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |