Fun with Home NetworkingEver wondered how to set up a digital infrastructure in a home? Find out all about it in this course, which provides an introduction of how to identify networking devices and transmission media, setup network addressing and services, implement basic security and troubleshoot in a wired and wireless network environment. By the end of the course, students will be able to plan and install a small office/home network, configure and troubleshoot IP services, and share resources for a LAN game setup.Related ITE Courses: Higher Nitec in IT Systems & Networks (3-year), Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security (3-year)
At the end of the module, students will be able to:Identify networking devices and transmission media.Explain and setup network addressing and services.Explain and setup wired and wireless network.Implement basic security and troubleshoot the network.
S/N Module Outline 1Set up network cablesIdentify device connectivity options.Describe the purpose and functions of the physical layer in the network.Identify the basic characteristics of copper cabling.Describe the construction and termination process of twisted pair cables. 2Configure network devices with game applicationsExplain the fundamentals of network device operating system.Explain the key concepts of networking reference model.Explain the key concepts of switch and router.Describe the common components and interfaces of a switch and router.Compare the functions of logical topologies and physical topologiesDescribe the basic structure of the Internet.Explain how LANs and WANs are interconnect to the Internet.Explain IPv4 ip addressing, default gateway and DHCP services.Explain the basic concepts of multiplayer LAN games. 3Set up wireless access point/routerDescribe the properties of wireless media.Describe the various components and structure of a wireless LAN.Explain the purposes and functions of wireless routers.Describe the process of configuring a wireless routers and wireless client. 4Configure basic network security Identify basic security threats and solutions for both small and large networks.Explain why security measures are necessary on network devices.Explain the usage of common utilities (e.g. ping and traceroute) for testing network connectivity.Describe the troubleshooting methodologies to resolve problems.