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Institute of Technical Education
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Electronics & Info-Comm Technology

Fun with Home Networking

More information on the module on setting up a digital network.

Unlock the world of Home Networking

Curious about setting up a digital network at home? This course will guide you through identifying essential networking devices and setting up secure, wired and wireless connections. You will learn to troubleshoot common issues, making you the go-to expert for creating a seamless network environment.

Become a Networking pro with ITE

By the end of the course, you will have the skills to plan and install a small office or home network. You will also be able to configure and troubleshoot IP services, perfect for sharing resources or setting up LAN games. Explore related ITE courses like Higher Nitec in IT Systems & Networks and Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security to further your journey.

Learning outcomes

Master the basics of Networking

By the end of this module, you will know how to identify key networking devices and transmission media. You will learn to explain and set up network addressing and services, which are essential for any network. This knowledge will help you understand how wired and wireless networks work.

Become a Network troubleshooting expert

You will gain skills to implement basic security measures to protect your network. The course will also teach you how to troubleshoot network problems effectively. With these abilities, you will be ready to handle network challenges confidently.

Module outline

More information on the module outline

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Module outline

1

Set up network cables

  • Identify 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.

2

Configure network devices with game applications

  • Explain 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 topologies

  • Describe 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.

3

Set up wireless access point/router

  • Describe 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.

4

Configure 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.

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