Module 1: Introduction to Networking
Students completing this module should be able to perform tasks related to the following:

• Understand the physical connection that has to take place for a computer to connect to
  the Internet
• Recognize the components that comprise the computer
• Install and troubleshoot network interface cards and modems
• Use basic testing procedures to test the Internet connection
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the use of Web browsers and plug-ins
• Recognize the Base 10, Base 2, and Base 16 number systems
• Perform 8-bit binary to decimal and decimal to 8-bit binary conversions
• Perform simple conversions between decimal, binary, and hexadecimal numbers
• Recognize the binary representation of IP addresses and network masks
• Recognize the decimal representation of IP addresses and network masks

1.1 Connecting to the Internet

• Essential labs: 1.1.6, 1.1.7, and 1.1.9

• Optional labs: 1.1.2, 1.1.8

• Core TIs: 1.1.6, 1.1.7, and 1.1.9

1.2 Network Math

• Essential labs: none

• Optional labs: 1.2.5, 1.2.6, and 1.2.8

• Core TIs: 1.2.2, 1.2.7

Reading/Review:

READ MODULE 1 ON LINE

Review the following Powerpoints

Cisco PowerPoint Presentation

HFCC PowerPoint - KF

Decimal to Binary PowerPoint

Hex PowerPoint

Computing Basics - v 2.1.2

OUTLINE of Module 1

Writing Assignments

Module 1 Review - print and hand in

Hex to Binary, Binary to Hex, Decimal to Hex and Hex to Decimal Handout (1-21)

Hexadecimal Conversions - table format

Labs Required:

Essential Labs:  1.1.2, 1.1.6, 1.1.7, 1.1.8, 1.1.9, 1.2.5, 1.2.6, 1.2.8

Crucial TIs:  1.2.2., 1.2.7

Use this worksheet to document your answers for the labs.  It is a terrible waste of paper to print all the labs.  DO NOT PRINT LABS IN MY ROOM--PLEASE

Quiz:  Test your knowledge:

Tests:

Module 1 - on line

Decimal to Binary

Binary to Decimal

Hexadecimal conversions