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Computer Networking (Intro to Networks)
1 Year Course M-F
Period 3
Room 806
Instructor:
Mr. Osborne
Phone:
(714) 996-4970 ext. 10806
Email:
dosborne@pylusd.org
Office Hours: T-W-TH before School by appointment
Textbook
Online curriculum available at http://www.netspace.com
Textbooks are available at Cisco Press under Cisco Networking Academy section but not required.
Introduction to Networks Course Booklet
ISBN-10: 1-58713-311-3 or ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-311-4
Introduction to Networks Lab Manual
ISBN-10: 1-58713-312-1 or ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-312-1
Introduction to Networks Companion Guide
ISBN-10: 1-58713-316-4 or ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-316-9
Course Overview
Welcome to the CCNA/CCENT certification preparation class, Introduction to Networks. The
goal of this course is to introduce you to fundamental networking concepts and technologies.
These online course materials will assist you in developing the skills necessary to plan and
implement small networks across a range of applications. The specific skills covered in each
chapter are described at the start of each chapter.
You can use your smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop to access your course, participate in
discussions with your instructor, view your grades, read or review text, and practice using
interactive media. However, some media are complex and must be viewed on a PC, as well as
Packet Tracer activities, quizzes, and exams.
Course Pre-Requisites
Required:
Recommended:
None
Algebra 1 and/or Comp Tech and Computer Maintenance
Course Resources
Online Learning at http://www.netacad.net
Academy NetSpace at http://www.academynetspace.com
Cisco Learning Institute at https://learningnetwork.cisco.com
Equipment used in class, real life tech troubleshooting and repair on school computer systems, teacher
instruction and teacher tutoring during office hours.
Grading
Your grade in this class will be based on take home and in class assignments, technician’s journal, labs,
chapter exam scores, a hands on skills final and an online comprehensive final.
Assignments
Labs
Chapter exams
Hands-on Skills Final
Online Final
Tech Journal
15%
15%
20%
20%
20%
10%
100% - 90%
89.9%- 75%
74.9%- 60%
59.9%- 40%
39.9%- 0%
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B
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Your final grade will be determined by the total number of points received compared to the total number
of points available. If you receive an 89.9 you will get a B+, NOT an A-!! Please check your grade
repeatedly during the semester!!!!
NO HOMEWORK MAY BE TURNED IN LATE unless prior arrangements have been made with
the instructor, or you have an EXCUSED absence. LATE IS IF YOU TURN IN THE
ASSIGNMENT AFTER THE POSTED DUE TIME IN NETSPACE. It is the student’s
responsibility to find out what the homework assignment was during the class that was missed.
The student is still responsible for turning in that assignment!!!!
Course Objectives by Chapter
Chapter 1: Exploring the Network
Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Explain how multiple networks are used in everyday life.
 Explain the topologies and devices used in a small to medium-sized business network.
 Explain the basic characteristics of a network that supports communication in a small to mediumsized business.
 Explain trends in networking that will affect the use of networks in small to medium-sized
businesses.
Chapter 2: Configuring a Network Operating System
Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
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Explain the purpose of Cisco IOS.
Explain how to access and navigate Cisco IOS to configure network devices.
Describe the command structure of Cisco IOS software.
Configure hostnames on a Cisco IOS device using the CLI.
Use Cisco IOS commands to limit access to device configurations.
Use Cisco IOS commands to save the running configuration.
Explain how devices communicate across network media.
Configure a host device with an IP address.
Verify connectivity between two end devices.
Chapter 3: Network Protocols and Communications
Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Explain how rules are used to facilitate communication.
 Explain the role of protocols and standards organizations in facilitating interoperability in network
communications.
 Explain how devices on a LAN access resources in a small to medium-sized business network.
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Chapter 4: Network Access
Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Explain how physical layer protocols and services support communications across data networks.
 Build a simple network using the appropriate.
 Explain the role of the data link layer in supporting communications across data networks.
 Compare media access control techniques and logical topologies used in networks.
Chapter 5: Ethernet
Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
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Describe the operation of the Ethernet sublayers.
Identify the major fields of the Ethernet frame.
Describe the purpose and characteristics of the Ethernet MAC address.
Describe the purpose of ARP.
Explain how ARP requests impact network and host performance.
Explain basic switching concepts.
Compare fixed configuration and modular switches.
Configure a Layer 3 switch.
Chapter 6: Network Layer
Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Explain how network layer protocols and services support communications across data networks.
 Explain how routers enable end-to-end connectivity in a small to medium-sized business network.
 Determine the appropriate device to route traffic in a small to medium-sized business network.
 Configure a router with basic configurations.
Chapter 7:Transport Layer
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Describe the purpose of the transport layer in managing the transportation of data in end-to-end
communication.
Describe characteristics of the TCP and UDP protocols, including port numbers and their uses.
Explain how TCP session establishment and termination processes facilitate reliable
communication.
Explain how TCP protocol data units are transmitted and acknowledged to guarantee delivery.
Explain the UDP client processes to establish communication with a server.
Determine whether high-reliability TCP transmissions, or non-guaranteed UDP transmissions, are
best suited for common applications.
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Chapter 8: IP Addressing
Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
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Describe the structure of an IPv4 address.
Describe the purpose of the subnet mask.
Compare the characteristics and uses of the unicast, broadcast and multicast IPv4 addresses.
Compare the use of public address space and private address space.
Explain the need for IPv6 addressing.
Describe the representation of an IPv6 address.
Describe types of IPv6 network addresses.
Configure global unicast addresses.
Describe multicast addresses.
Describe the role of ICMP in an IP network. (include IPv4 and IPv6)
Use ping and traceroute utilities to test network connectivity.
Chapter 9: Subnetting IP Networks
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Explain why routing is necessary for hosts on different networks to communicate.
Describe IP as a communication protocol used to identify a single device on a network.
Given a network and a subnet mask, calculate the number of host addresses available.
Calculate the necessary subnet mask in order to accommodate the requirements of a network.
Describe the benefits of variable length subnet masking (VLSM)
Explain how IPv6 address assignments are implemented in a business network.
Chapter 10: Application Layer
Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter you be able to:
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Explain how the functions of the application layer, session layer, and presentation layer work
together to provide network services to end user applications.
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Describe how common application layer protocols interact with end user applications.
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Describe application layer protocols that provide IP addressing services, including DNS and DHCP.
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Explain how data is moved across the network, from opening an application, to receiving data.
Describe, at a high level, common application layer protocols that provide Internet services to endusers, including WWW services and email.
Describe the features and operation of well-known application layer protocols that allow for file
sharing services, including FTP, File Sharing Services, SMB protocol,
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Chapter 11: It’s a Network
Objectives
• Identify the devices and protocols used in a small network
• Explain how a small network serves as the basis of larger networks.
• Explain the need for basic security measures on network devices.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and general mitigation techniques.
• Configure network devices with device hardening features to mitigate security threats.
•Use the output of ping and tracert commands to establish relative network performance.
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Use basic show commands to verify the configuration and status of a device interface.
Use the basic host and ios commands to acquire information about the devices in a network.
Explain the file systems on Routers and Switches.
Apply the commands to back up and restore an IOS configuration file.