CMAP 1650 Introduction to Networking

This is an introductory course focusing on configuring, managing and troubleshooting the elements of a basic network infrastructure. The course is structured to introduce students to networking basics, cables and connectors, networking devices, Ethernet, implementing a network, wireless and wide area networks. Basic network security, management, and troubleshooting are included. (3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

  • Networking Basics
  • Cables and Connectors
  • Networking Devices
  • Ethernet
  • Network Implementation
  • Wireless Networking
  • Wide Area Networks
  • Network Security
  • Network Management
  • Network Troubleshooting

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

Other Information

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