Course Description
This course will give you an introduction to basic networking and the associated terminology and protocols. Topics include the basic functions of the seven layers of the OSI model, different classes of IP addressing and subnetting, and router login scripts. You will learn the key internetworking functions of the OSI Networking Layer and how they are performed in a variety of router types. Sound confusing? It will all make sense soon.
Objectives
The objective of this course is to familiarize you with techniques used in basic networks. At the conclusion of the course, you will understand:
| • What components make up local & wide area networks |
• Basic networking terminology |
• Basic networking protocols of the OSI model |
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:
• Both CCNA Companion Guide I and CCNA 1 Lab Companion
Lab time is required as part of this course.
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DUE |
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DUE |
| Week 1 |
Module 1: Introduction to Networking
Module 2: Networking Fundamentals |
Week 6 |
Module 8: Ethernet Switching |
| Week 2 |
Module 3: Networking Media
Module 4: Cable Testing |
Week 7 |
Module 9: TCP/IP Protocol Suite and IP Addressing |
| Week 3 |
Module 5: Cabling LANs and WANs |
Week 8 |
Module 10: Routing Fundamentals and Subnets |
| Week 4 |
Module 6: Ethernet Fundamentals |
Week 9 |
Module 11: TCP/IP Transport and Application Layers |
| Week 5 |
Module 7: Ethernet Technologies |
Week 10 |
Final Exam |
Prerequisite
• Basic familiarity with e-mail and the Internet.
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