This course teaches students the skills needed to obtain entry-level home network installer jobs. It also helps students develop some of the skills needed to become network technicians, computer technicians, cable installers, and help desk technicians. It provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found in home and small business environments. Instructors are encouraged to facilitate field trips and outside-the-classroom learning experiences. Labs include PC installation, Internet connectivity, wireless connectivity, file and print sharing, and the installation of game consoles, scanners, and cameras.
Objectives
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Set up a personal computer system, including the operating system, interface cards, and peripheral devices
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Plan and install a home or small business network and connect it to the Internet
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Verify and troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity
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Share resources such as files and printers among multiple computers
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Recognize and mitigate security threats to a home network
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Configure and verify common Internet applications
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Configure basic IP services through a GUI
Textbook and Materials You’ll Need
You will need an e-mail account and an Internet connection. You are required to purchase the following textbooks for this course through our bookstore on on your own:
• Networking for Home and Small Businesses CCNA Discovery Learning Guide
Prerequisite
Basic familiarity with e-mail and the Internet.
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