Module 2: Networking Fundamentals

Students completing this module should be able to perform the following tasks:

• Briefly outline the history of networking
• Identify devices used in networking
• Understand the role of protocols in networking
• Define LAN, WAN, MAN, and SAN
• Explain VPNs and their advantages
• Describe the differences between intranets and extranets
• Explain the importance of bandwidth in networking
• Use an analogy from experience to explain bandwidth
• Identify bps, kbps, Mbps, and Gbps as units of bandwidth
• Explain the difference between bandwidth and throughput
• Calculate data transfer rates
• Explain why layered models are used to describe data communication
• Explain the development of the OSI model
• List the advantages of a layered approach
• Identify each of the seven layers of the OSI model
• Identify the four layers of the TCP/IP model
• Describe the similarities and differences between the two models

2.1 Networking Terminology

• Essential labs: none

• Core TIs: 2.1.3, 2.1.4

2.2 Bandwidth

• Essential labs: none

• Core TIs: 2.2.3, 2.2.4

2.3 Networking Models

• Essential labs: none

• Optional labs: 2.3.6, 2.3.7

• Core TIs: 2.3.6, 2.3.7

Reading/Review:

READ MODULE 2 ON LINE

There are interactive media options available at the end of some of the pages.  It would be helpful TO YOU if you attempted these.  The quizzes are also a good option.  They give you an idea of what to expect on the test.

Review the following Powerpoints

Cisco Powerpoint

HFCC Powerpoint

OSI Powerpoint

MacAddresses, Media and NIC Powerpoint

OSI Model documents

Chapter Outline

Writing Assignments

Module 2 Review - print and hand in

Labs Required:

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 2 - on line