CIT 3001 - Networking Fundamentals II
Clock Hours: 210
Delivery Mode
on-ground
Industry Certifications - CompTIA Network+ - Microsoft - Network Fundamentals
Course Description:
This course teaches students, through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, textbook exercises, and classroom labs, the skills and knowledge necessary to help prepare them to take the Network+ certification exam administered by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). The Network+ certification program covers the networking technologies most commonly used today. It also introduces the underlying concepts of data networking, such as the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the protocols that operate at the various model layers.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
1. List the services provided by network protocols
2. Identify the layers of the OSI reference model and describe the functions of each layer
3. List the cabling topologies and the types of cables used to build LANs
4. Describe the functions of a network interface adapter
5. Describe the different types of hubs, bridges, switches, and routers and explain their functions
6. List the network operating systems used for server systems
7. Describe the client capabilities of the major operating systems
8. Identify the directory services provided with the Microsoft Windows NT Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, and Novell NetWare operating systems
9. Describe the functions of the Ethernet, Token Ring, and FDDI protocols
10. Describe the two basic wireless topologies
11. Describe the functions of the Internet Protocol (IP) protocol
12. Explain the basics of IP routing and fragmentation
13. Describe the functions of the IPX protocol
14. Describe the NetBIOS Extended User Interface (NetBEUI) Frame format
15. Describe the services provided by the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
16. Describe the services provided by the Sequenced Packet Exchange (SPX) and Network Control Protocol (NCP) protocols
17. Explain the function of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
18. Describe the functions of the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
19. Explain the elements of an IP address
20. Explain how the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) assigns TCP/IP configuration settings to workstations
21. Explain the functions of the Domain Name System (DNS) and the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)
22. Manually configure the TCP/IP client on a computer running Windows 2000 and explain the functions of the parameters
23. Describe the technologies used to connect remote computers to networks
24. Explain what types of passwords are most secure
25. Explain how the client/server and peer-to-peer networking models affect security
26. Describe how to use packet filtering to protect a network from unauthorized access
27. Explain how network address translation (NAT) enables networked computers to use unregistered IP addresses and still participate on the Internet
28. Describe how Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) secures LAN communications
29. Evaluate the physical installation site for a network and explain how environmental conditions can affect the network planning process
30. Explain the various mechanisms used to make network data continuously available
31. Describe how to install cables externally, secure them in place, and run them around common obstacles
32. Describe the types of hardware and software used to perform backups
33. Describe how the major types of viruses work and explain the functions of antivirus software
34. Explain how software manufacturers release product updates
35. List the steps involved in troubleshooting a network problem
36. Describe the various informational resources available to network administrators on the Internet
37. Monitor the status of a computer running Windows 2000 by using the Performance console
38. Examine network traffic by using a protocol analyzer
39. List the capabilities of multifunction cable testers
40. Distinguish among network problems, computer problems, and user problems
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