NET 213 - Cisco Networking

1. Examine the devices and services used to support communications in data networks and the Internet
   1. Define common network services such as DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and FTP
   2. Differentiate between End devices, hubs, switches, and routers and their uses in network support
   3. Analyze a peer-to-peer and server-based network
2. Assess the design of networks and network topologies
   1. Discuss designing the network layout with standard topologies and variations
   2. Describe various networking devices
3. Assess the role of protocol layers in data networks
   1. Describe the network processes that use protocols and how they use them
   2. Map particular protocols to the appropriate OSI and TCP/IP model layers
4. Determine the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
   1. Apply appropriate addressing schemes to a network.
   2. Explain how a hierarchical naming convention is beneficial
5. Design subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given requirements in IPv4 and IPv6 networks
   1. Explain VLSM and its use in creating IPv4 subnets
   2. Demonstrate IPv6 subnetting and what prefix is appropriate
6. Develop fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations
   1. Discuss Wi-fi, copper UTP and Fiber optics and what environments to use each
   2. Build straight through, crossover, and rollover cables
7. Construct a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
   1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of network construction
   2. Produce a working internetwork consisting of multiple subnets
8. Assess network architectures
   1. Discuss Ethernet features and performance considerations
   2. Identify the standard Ethernet components
   3. Review the features of each IEEE Ethernet standard topology
   4. Determine which Ethernet topology would be appropriate for a given site.
9. Analyze and configure basic setting on routers and switches to produce a working network
   1. Explain the need to secure the intermediary devices
   2. Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations
10. Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic
    1. Describe the use of ping, traceroute and other network utilities to test connectivity
    2. Discuss the uses of Network Protocol Analyzers the monitor network performance
11. Analyze issues regarding Network Data Security
    1. Plan network security such as policies and training
    2. List the basic security requirements for any network
12. Examine network routing
    1. Describe the functions of repeaters, bridges, routers, and gateways
    2. Determine when to expand a LAN
13. Apply the usage of binary, decimal and hexadecimal numbering systems.
    1. Calculate numbers between decimal and binary systems.
    2. Calculate numbers between decimal and hexadecimal systems