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1.0 LIVING IN A NETWORK-CENTRIC WORLD 5
1.1 Chapter Introduction
1.2 Communicating in a Network-Centric World
1.3 Communication – An Essential Part of Our Lives
1.4 The Network as a Platform
1.5 Devices:
1.5.1 Servers, workstations, printers, routers, switches
1.5.2 Wireless access points, VoIP devices, PDAs.
1.6 Network infrastructure:
1.6.1 System eg small scale system (less than 255 potential devices), medium scale
1.6.2 System (less than 65535 potential devices), large scale system (over
65536 potential devices).
1.7 The Architecture of the Internet
1.8 Trends in Networking (Network design):
1.8.1 Logical topology, eg star, bus, ring, hierarchical, mesh. Physical:
1.8.2 eg copper cabling infrastructure, wireless, fibre
1.9 Chapter Labs
1.10 Chapter Summary

2.0 COMMUNICATIONS OVER THE NETWORKS 6

2.1 Chapter Introduction
2.2 The Platform for Communications
2.3 LANs, WANs, and Internetworks
2.4 Protocols
2.5 Using Layered Models (OSI):
2.6 ISO seven layer Open Systems Interconnection model
2.7 Network Addressing
2.8 Sub-networking:
2.8.1 eg: class A, Class B, Class C. Private:
2.8.2 RFC 1918 Multiple hosts: more than two workstations
2.9 Chapter Labs
2.10 Chapter Summary
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3.0 OSI APPLICATION LAYER FUNCTIONALITY 5
3.1 Applications – The Interface between the Networks
3.2 Making Provisions for Applications and Services
3.3 Application Layer Protocols and Services Examples
3.4 Chapter Labs
3.5 Chapter Summary

4.0 OSI TRANSPORT LAYER 5

4.1 Roles of the Transport Layer
4.2 The TCP Protocol – Communicating with Reliability
4.3 Managing TCP Sessions
4.4 The UDP Protocol – Communicating with Low Overhead
4.5 TCP/IP Layers: DARPA four layer transmission control protocol/internet protocol model
4.7 Chapter Labs
4.8 Chapter Summary
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 5.0 OSI NETWORK LAYER 5
5.1 IPv4
5.2 Networks – Dividing Devices into Groups
5.3 Routing – How Our Data Packets are Handled
5.4 Routing Processes:
5.5 How Routes are Learned
5.6 Chapter Labs
5.7 Chapter Summary

6.0 ADDRESSING THE NETWORK – IPV4 6

6.1 IPv4 Addresses
6.2 Addresses for Different Purposes
6.3 Assigning Addresses
6.4 Is It On My Network?
6.5 Calculating Addresses
6.6 Testing the Network Layer
6.7 Chapter Labs
6.8 Chapter Summary

7.0 DATA LINK LAYER 5

7.1 Data Link Layer – Accessing the media
7.2 Media Access Control Techniques
7.3 Media Access Control Addressing and Framing Data
7.4 Putting it All Together
7.5 Chapter Labs
7.6 Chapter Summary

8.0 OSI PHYSICAL LAYER 5

8.1 The Physical Layer - Communication Signals
8.2 Physical Signaling and Encoding:
8.3 Representing
8.4 Physical Media – Connecting Communication
8.5 Chapter Labs
8.6 Chapter Summary

9.0 ETHERNET 6
9.1 Overview of Ethernet
9.2 Ethernet - Communication through the LAN
9.3 The Ethernet Frame
9.4 Ethernet Media Access Control
9.5 Ethernet Physical Layer
9.6 Hubs and Switches
9.7 Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
9.8 Chapter Labs
9.9 Chapter Summary
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Assi10.0 Planning and Cabling Networks 6
10.1 Chapter Introduction
10.2 LANs – Making the Physical Connection
10.3 Device Interconnections
10.4 Developing an Addressing Scheme
10.5 Calculating the Subnets
10.6 Device Interconnections
10.7 Chapter Labs

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 10.8 Chapter Summary
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11.0 Configuring and Testing Your Network 5
11.1 Chapter Introduction
11.2 Configuring Cisco Devices – IOS basics
11.3 Applying a Basic Configuration Using Cisco IOS
11.4 Verifying Connectivity
11.5 Monitoring and Documenting Networks
11.6 Chapter Labs
11.7 Chapter Summary
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12.0 Technological change 5
12.1 New devices,
12.2 Bandwidth usage,
12.3 Speed increase,
12.4 Mobility,
12.5 Security considerations

Practical Work

Chapter 1: Communicating over the Network 2

Activity 1-1: Using Google Earth to View
the World Activity 1-2: Identifying Top
Security Vulnerabilities Skills Integration
Challenge: Introduction to Packet

Chapter 2: Communicating over the Network 3

Activity 2-1: Using Neo Trace to View Internetworks
Lab 2-1: Topology Orientation and Building a Small Network
Lab 2-2: Using Wire shark to View Protocol Data Units
Packet Tracer Companion: Using Packet Tracer to View Protocol Data Units
Skills Integration Challenge: Examining Packets

Chapter 3: Application Layer Functionality and Protocols 3

Activity 3-1: Data Stream Capture
Lab 3-1: Managing a Web Server
Lab 3-2: E-mail Services and Protocols
Skills Integration Challenge: Configuring Hosts and Services

Chapter 4: OSI Transport Layer 3

Lab 4-1: Observing TCP and UDP Using net stat
Lab 4-2: TCP/IP Transport Layer Protocols,
TCP and UDP Lab 4-3: Application and
Transport Layer Protocols
Packet Tracer Companion: Application and Transport Layer Protocols Examination
Skills Integration Challenge: Analyzing the Application and Transport Layers Task 1:

Chapter 5: OSI Network Layer 3

Lab 5-1: Examining a Device's Gateway
Packet Tracer Companion: Examining a Device's Gateway
Lab 5-2: Examining a Route
Packet Tracer Companion: Examining a Route
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 Chapter 6: Addressing the Network: IPv4 3
Lab 6-1: Ping and Trace route
Packet Tracer Companion: ping and trace route
Lab 6-2: Examining ICMP Packets
Packet Tracer Companion: Examining ICMP Packets
Activity 6-2: IPv4 Address Subnetting
Lab 6-3: Subnet and Router Configuration
Packet Tracer Companion: Subnet and Router Configuration
Skills Integration Challenge: Planning Subnets and Configuring IP Addresses

Chapter 7: OSI Data Link Layer 3

Lab 7-1: Frame Examination
Skills Integration Challenge: Data Link Layer Issues

Chapter 8: OSI Physical Layer 3

Lab 8-1: Media Connectors Lab Activity
Skills Integration Challenge: Connecting Devices and Exploring the Physical View
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Chapter 9: Ethernet 3
Lab 9-1: Address Resolution Protocol
Packet Tracer Companion: Address Resolution Protocol
Lab 9-2: Cisco Switch MAC Table Examination
Lab 9-3: Intermediary Device as an End Device
Packet Tracer Companion: An Intermediary Device as an End Device
Skills Integration Challenge: Switched Ethernet
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Chapter 10: Planning and Cabling Networks 3
Lab 10-1: How Many Networks?
Lab 10-2: Creating a Small Lab Topology
Packet Tracer Companion: Creating a Small Topology
Lab 10-3: Establishing a Console Session with HyperTerminal
Lab 10-3 (Alternative): Establishing a Console Session with
TeraTerm Packet Tracer Companion: Establishing a Console
Session with PT Terminal Lab 10-4: Establishing a Console
Session with Mincom
Skills and Integration Challenge: Planning and Cabling Networks

Chapter 11: Configuring and Testing Your Network 3

Lab 11-1: Network Latency Documentation with ping
Lab 11-2: Basic Cisco Device Configuration
Packet Tracer Companion: Basic Cisco Device Configuration
Lab 11-3: Managing Device Configuration
Packet Tracer Companion: Managing Device Configuration
Lab 11-4: Configure Host Computers for IP Networking
Lab 11-5: Network Testing
Lab 11-6: Network Documentation with Utility Commands
Lab 11-7: Case Study: Datagram Analysis with Wireshark
Skills Integration Challenge: Configuring and Analyzing Networks

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Learning outcomes On completion of this unit a learner should:

1 Understand the diverse types of network systems and devices in common use and how the different
technologies operate and communicate
2 Understand the OSI and TCP/IP and their relationship to the operation of network systems
3 Be able to configure workstations to communicate across a network
4 Be able to design a sub-network scheme
5 Be able to recommend improvements to an existing network infrastructure.
Text books
Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide By Mark Dye, Rick McDonald,
Antoon Rufi
Published Oct 29, 2007 by Cisco Press
Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide By Antoon Rufi, Priscilla
Oppenheimer, Belle Woodward, Gerlinde Brady Published Jan 18, 2008 by Cisco Press
CCNA Exploration Course Booklet: Network Fundamentals, Version 4.0 By Cisco Networking
Academy
Published Sep 10, 2009 by Cisco Press
[Link]@[Link], gpi_ak@[Link]

Abstract and Essential guidance for teachers

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the basics of computer networking and
telecommunications principles. The course covers the skills and knowledge typical of the networking
sector, in which an ICT network technician would need to understand to successfully complete their
work. In particular learners will be taught how to attach a computer to a network system, complete
copper cabling, devise a subnet scheme, plan and recommend improvements to a network infrastructure
and also be able to troubleshoot simple communication problems with networking hardware. In addition
to this, learners will understand and apply commonly used networking technologies in a variety of
contexts.
In most organisations, it is accepted that network management is essential in order to run support
systems efficiently and effectively. Learners will appreciate what takes place in the daily operation of a
network and how differing systems interact with each other.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1 Understand the diverse types of network systems and devices in common use and how the different
technologies operate and communicate.
2 Understand the OSI and TCP/IP and their relationship to the operation of network systems.
3 Be able to configure workstations to communicate across a network.
4 Be able to design a sub-network scheme.
5 Be able to recommend improvements to an existing network [Link]-IT Senior Instructor
GCTR
Essential resources

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This course must be taught in a computer lab with internet access in order to assess learners via the
Cisco on line assessment system. The web is great source oftechnical information and access to
computers is necessary.
If another room for lab work is available, then the cabling and network configuration part of the class
can be taught in this classroom. One lab computer for every two learners is an ideal situation but many
classes have up to three to four learners per lab computer. Lab computers do not need to be the latest or
newest systems, but it helps if they are all identical. It is recommended not to use the computers used by
other classes as learners may tear down the machines. There should be a supply of redundant computers
for this task.
Teacher resources
 One LCD Projector (or TV with hookup to computer).
 Workstation hooked up to network (both LAN and Net) with CD ROM and CD burner for making
copies of CDs and for collecting/showing learner work and using tutor CDs that come with texts.
Instructor GCTR-A
Lab resources
 Computers on LAN with internet access — suggested ratio of one for every learner (for theory
work).
 One Server saving class work (learner presentation etc).
 One Web server to host the Cisco electronic content.
 One Lab area with tables, electrical outlets, extra network jacks and, if possible, elevated storage
shelves for routers, switches and monitors.
 One or two storage cabinets for tools and consumables.
 Storage area for lab computers and spare parts (shelving, cabinet etc).
 Lab (tear-down) computers — suggested ratio of one for every two learners, or VM-Ware, Virtual
PC emulators.
 Packet Tracer.

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ICT-143 Computer systems Basics tpC 233

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1. UNDERSTAND THE HARDWARE COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS 22

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