Networking

Chapter 1: What is a Network?

• Introduction
• Local Area Network
• Wide Area Network
• Advantages of a School Network
• Disadvantages of a School Network

Chapter 2: Protocol

• Introduction
• Ethernet (Physical/Data Layers)
• IP/IPX (Network Layer)
• TCP/SPX (Transportation layer)
• HTTP, FTP, Telnet, SMPT, and DNS(Session/Presentation/Application Layers)

Chapter 3: Hardware

• Introduction
• File Server
• Workstations
• Laptops/Mobile Devices
• Network Interface Cards
• Switches/Concentrators/Hubs
• Repeaters
• Bridges
• Routers
• Firewalls

Chapter 4: Cabling

• Introduction
• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTS) Cable
• Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable
• Coaxial Cable
• Fiber Optic Cable
• Ethernet Cable Summary
• Cable Installation Guidelines
• Wireless LANs

Chapter 5: Topology

• Introduction
• Linear Bus
• Star
• Tree or Expanded Star
• Choosing a Topology

Chapter 6: Software

• Introduction
• Peer-to-Peer
• Client/Server
• Network Operating System Software