Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Identify network cables by sight or name (Twisted Pair, Coaxial, Straight-through, Crossover, Console)
2. Identify network cable speed capabilities by name (10BaseT, 100BaseT, 1000BaseT, 10GBaseT)
3. Identify network connectors by sight or name (RJ-11, RJ-45, F Type, Serial)
4. Given a scenario and networking requirements, select and install cables for communication between computers and networking devices
5. Identify network interface cards and motherboard expansion slots by name or sight
6. Given a scenario where a new networking card is required in a new or existing computer, select and install the appropriate networking card
7. Identify wired networking devices by name or sight
8. Given a scenario where computers must communicate within a wired network, select and install the appropriate networking device(s)
9. Given a scenario where computers must communicate with two or more wired networks, select and install the appropriate networking device(s)
10. Given a scenario where a VoIP implementation is required, select and install the appropriate networking devices and cables
11. Given a scenario where computers must communicate within a wireless network, select and install the appropriate networking devices
12. Given a Windows system, configure a wireless network connection to use the same encryption standard and authentication as configured on a wireless access point
13. Given a Windows system, add or update a wireless profile to automatically connect to a wireless network
14. Given a scenario and a Windows system, prioritize wireless profiles to meet end-user requirements
15. Identify and select valid IP addresses and classful and classless subnet masks for network connections
16. Given a Windows system, configure static IP address information on a network connection for communication within a network
17. Given a Windows system, configure the network connection for communication outside of the local network
18. Given a Windows system, configure the network connection to use DHCP for IP configuration
19. Given a Windows system, configure the network connection to query DNS servers
20. Given a Windows system, configure an alternate IP configuration on a network connection
21. Given a Windows system, configure the network connection to share an Internet connection to meet end-user requirements
22. Given a scenario and a network configuration, identify necessary networking protocols and services
23. Identify UDP and TCP ports of common networking protocols
24. Given a scenario and network requirements, identify public and private interfaces and addresses for a NAT implementation
25. Given a scenario and network requirements, identify and select the DHCP scope, reservations, and options to meet network requirements
26. Given a scenario and security requirements, select protocols to manage remote networking devices
27. Given a Windows system, configure the basic Windows Firewall by opening the necessary ports based on running services and applications
28. Identify specific security features included on networking devices
29. Given a scenario, select and install networking devices to meet networking security requirements
30. Given a scenario, select and install networking devices to prioritize network traffic, reduce broadcast or collision domains, and separate voice and data traffic
31. Given a Windows system, enable and configure Remote Desktop to meet end-user requirements
32. Use and interpret the output from the "ipconfig" command to verify and troubleshoot the existing network configuration
33. Use and interpret the output from the "tracert" command to identify default gateway, routing path and IP information for internetwork traffic
34. Use and interpret the output from the "ping" command to identify and troubleshoot the logical connectivity between two or more networking devices
35. Given a scenario, select the appropriate tool to troubleshoot physical connectivity problems