CISS 104 Introduction to Networking

This course prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure; describe networking technologies and basic design principles; adhere to wiring standards; and use testing tools. This course prepares students to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

CISS 104Introduction to Networking

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I. General Information

Department

Business Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure; describe networking technologies and basic design principles; adhere to wiring standards; and use testing tools. This course prepares students to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• learn what a network is and have an overview of common network topologies.
• learn the OSI model and what happens at each layer and how each layer works.
• learn various networking media and topologies, cable types and properties.
• learn basic Ethernet LAN specifications, categories and how it works.
• learn about hubs, routers, switches, and other network devices.
• learn the difference between public and private IP addresses.
• learn to subnet IP Addresses.
• learn what routers do and how they do it.
• learn the protocols that run on routers and updating routing tables.
• learn about Layer 2 switching.
• learn the importance of wireless networking for home and businesses.
• learn about security, security filtering, tunneling, and user authentication.
• learn to implement security within a network.
• learn the basics about firewalls, security devices, and device security.
• learn about frame relay, E1/T1, DSL, and cable modems.
• learn about the tools used for troubleshooting and how to use them.
• learn how to use tools to help them run networks.
• learn detailed network troubleshooting and documentation.
• learn about wiring, logical diagrams, baselines, policies, regulations, and configuration-management documentation.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Introduction Networks

·         What is a network:

·         Common Network Components

·         Wide Area Network

·         Local Area Network

·         Network Architecture

·         Network Topologies

·         Topology Selection

Open systems Interconnection Specifications

·         Internetworking Models

·         The OSI Model

·         Encapsulation

Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards

·         Physical Media

·         Cable Properties

·         Wiring Standards

·         Installing Wiring Distributions

Ethernet Specifications

·         Network Basics

·         Ethernet Basics

·         Ethernet to Data Link Layer

·         Ethernet at the Physical Layer

Networking Devices

·         Common Network Connectivity Devices

·         Specialized Devices

·         Planning and Implementing Basic SOHO Networking

Internet Protocol

·         TCP/IP

·         Data Encapsulation

IP Addressing

·         IP Terminology

·         Hierarchical IP Addressing

·         IPV4 Address Types

·         IPV6

IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT

·         Subnetting Basics

·         Troubleshooting IP Addressing

·         Intro to NAT

Introduction to IP Routing

·         Routing Basics

·         IP Routing Process

·         Static and Dynamic Routing

Routing Protocols

·         Routing Protocol Basics

·         Distance Vector Routing Protocols

·         Link State Routing Protocols

·         IPV6 Routing Protocols

Switching and Virtual LANS

·         Networking Before Layer 2

·         Switching Services

·         Spanning Tree Protocol

·         VLANS

·         VLAN Trunking

·         POE

·         Port Mirroring

Wireless Networking

·         Introduction to Wireless

·         802.11 Standards

·         Wireless Components

·         Installing Wireless

·         Wireless Security

Authentication and Access Control

·         Security Filtering

·         Managing User Accounts and Password Security

·         User Authentication Methods

Network Threats and Mitigation

·         Security Threat Recognition

·         Understanding Mitigation Techniques

·         Policies and Procedures

Physical Hardware and Security

·         Using Hardware and Software Security Devices

·         Defining Firewalls

·         Firewall Technologies

·         Firewalls at the App layer vs Network Layer

·         Scanning services

·         Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

·         VPN Concentrators

Wide Area Networks

·         What is a WAN?

·         T-Series Connections

·         Transmission Media

·         Broadband Services

·         Wireless WAN

·         WAN Protocols

Troubleshooting Tools

·         Protocol Analyzers

·         Throughput Testers

·         Connectivity Software

·         Traceroute

·         Ipconfig

·         Ping utility

·         ARP

·         NSlookup

·         Route

·         Nbstat

·         Netstat

·         FTP

·         Telnet

Software and Hardware Tools

·         Network Scanners

·         Identifying Hardware Tools

Network Troubleshooting

·         Problem Solving

·         Troubleshooting Steps

·         Troubleshooting Tips

Management, Monitoring and Optimization

·         Managing Network Documentation

·         Monitoring Networks and Optimizing for Performance

 

 

 

 

 

VI. Delivery Methodologies