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NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS

ACCESSIBLE INSTRUCTOR MATERIALS

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Chapter 1 Living in a Network Centric World

Objectives
Describe how networks impact our daily lives.
Describe the role of data networking in the human network.
Identify the key components of any data network.
Identify the opportunities and challenges posed by converged networks.
Describe the characteristics of network architectures: fault tolerance, scalability,
quality of service and security.
Install and use IRC clients and a Wiki server.
How Networks Impact Daily Life
Explain the benefits of instantaneous communication and how it supports and
improves our lives
Describe the characteristics and purpose of popular communication media such as,
IM, Wikis , Blogs, Podcasting, and Collaboration Tools
o Instant messaging
Real time communication between 2 or more people based on typed text
o Weblogs (Blogs)
Web pages created by an individual
o Podcasting
Website that contains audio files available for downloading
Explain ways that using information networks to share and collaborate improves
teaching and learning
Describe ways communication over a network changes the way we work
Describe ways communication over a network supports the way we play
Data Networking Role, Components, and Challenges
Basic characteristics of communication
o Rules or agreements are 1st established
o Important information may need to be repeated
o Various modes of communication may impact the effectiveness of getting the
message across
Describe the role of data networking in communications
Describe the various elements that make up a network
o Devices
These are used to communicate with one another
o Medium
This is how the devices are connected together
o Messages
Information that travels over the medium
o Rules
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Governs how messages flow across network

Describe the role of converged networks in communications
o Converged network

A type of network that can carry voice, video & data over the same network

Network Architecture Characteristics

Explain four characteristics that are addressed by network architecture design
o Fault tolerance
o Scalability
o Quality of service
o Security
Describe how packet switching helps improve the resiliency and fault tolerance of
the Internet architecture
Describe characteristics of the Internet that help it scale to meet user demand
o Hierarchical
o Common standards
o Common protocols
Explain the factors that necessitate Quality of Service and the mechanisms
necessary to ensure it
Describe how QoS mechanisms work to ensure quality of service for applications
that require it
Describe how to select the appropriate QoS strategy for a given type of traffic
Describe why networks must be secure
Describe basic measures to secure data networks
o Ensure confidentiality through use of
User authentication
Data encryption
o Maintain communication integrity through use of
Digital signatures
o Ensure availability through use of
Firewalls
Redundant network architecture
Hardware without a single point of failure
IRC Clients and Wiki Server
Install and use IRC clients and a Wiki server
Summary
Describe how networks impact our daily lives.
Describe the role of data networking in the human network.
Identify the key components of any data network.
Identify the opportunities and challenges posed by converged networks.
Describe the characteristics of network architectures: fault tolerance, scalability,
quality of service and security.
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Install and use IRC clients and a Wiki server.

Chapter 2 Communicating over the Network

Objectives
Describe the structure of a network, including the devices and media that are
necessary for successful communications.
Explain the function of protocols in network communications.
Explain the advantages of using a layered model to describe network functionality.
Describe the role of each layer in two recognized network models: The TCP/IP
model and the OSI model.
Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes in network
communications.
Network Structure
Define the elements of communication
o 3 common elements of communication
message source
the channel
message destination
Define a network
o data or information networks capable of carrying many different types of
communications
Describe how messages are communicated
o Data is sent across a network in small chunks called segments
Define the components of a network
o Network components
hardware
software
End Devices and their Role in the Network
o End devices form interface with human network & communications network
o Role of end devices:
client
server
both client and server
Identify the role of an intermediary device in a data network and be able to contrast
that role with the role of an end device
o Role of an intermediary device
provides connectivity and ensures data flows across network
Define network media and criteria for making a network media choice
o Network media
this is the channel over which a message travels
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Network Types
Define Local Area Networks (LANs)
o A network serving a home, building or campus is considered a Local Area
Network (LAN)
Define Wide Area Networks (WANs)
o LANs separated by geographic distance are connected by a network known as a
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Define the Internet
o The internet is defined as a global mesh of interconnected networks
Describe network representations
Function of Protocol in Network Communication
The importance of protocols and how they are used to facilitate communication over
data networks
o A protocol is a set of predetermined rules
Explain network protocols
o Network protocols are used to allow devices to communicate successfully
Describe Protocol suites and industry standards
o A standard is a process or protocol that has been endorsed by the networking
industry and ratified by a standards organization
Define different protocols and how they interact
Technology independent Protocols
o Many diverse types of devices can communicate using the same sets of
protocols. This is because protocols specify network functionality, not the
underlying technology to support this functionality
Layers with TCP/IP and OSI Model
Explain the benefits of using a layered model
o Benefits include
assists in protocol design
fosters competition
changes in one layer do not affect other layers
provides a common language
Describe TCP/IP Mode
Describe the Communication Process
Explain protocol data units (PDU) and encapsulation
Describe the process of sending and receiving messages
Explain protocol and reference models
o A protocol model provides a model that closely matches the structure of a
particular protocol suite
o A reference model provides a common reference for maintaining consistency
within all types of network protocols and services
Define OSI
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Compare OSI and TCP/IP model

Addressing and Naming Schemes

Explain how labels in encapsulation headers are used to manage communication in
data networks
Describe examples of Ethernet MAC Addresses, IP Addresses, and TCP/UDP Port
numbers
Explain how labels in encapsulation headers are used to manage communication in
data networks
Describe how information in the encapsulation header is used to identify the source
and destination processes for data communication
Summary
Describe the structure of a network, including the devices and media that are
necessary for successful communications.
Explain the function of protocols in network communications.
Explain the advantages of using a layered model to describe network functionality.
Describe the role of each layer in two recognized network models: The TCP/IP
model and the OSI model.
Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes in network
communications.

Chapter 3 Application Layer Functionality and Protocols

Objectives
Define the application layer as the source and destination of data for communication
across networks.
Explain the role of protocols in supporting communication between server and client
processes.
Describe the features, operation, and use of well-known TCP/IP application layer
services (HTTP, DNS, SMTP).
Applications The Interface Between Human and Data Networks
Explain that applications provide the means for generating and receiving data that
can be transported on the network
Explain the role of applications, services and protocols in converting communication
to data that can be transferred across the data network
Define the separate roles applications, services and protocols play in transporting
data through networks
Describe the role protocols play in networking and be able to identify several
message properties that can be defined by a protocol

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The Role of Protocols in Supporting Communication
Describe the roles of client and server processes in data networks
List common Application Layers services and protocols
Compare and contrast client server networking with peer-to-peer networking and
peer-to-peer applications
Features, Operation, and Use of TCP/IP Application Layer Services
Describe the features of the DNS protocol and how this protocol supports DNS
services
Describe the features of the HTTP protocol and how this protocol supports the
delivery of web pages to the client
Describe the features of the POP and SMTP protocols, and how these protocols
support e-mail services
Describe the features of the Telnet protocol and identify several of its uses in
examining and managing networks
Describe the features of the SMB protocol and the role it plays in supporting file
sharing in Microsoft-based networks
Describe the features of the Gnutella protocol and the role it plays in supporting P2P
services
Summary
Describe how the functions of the three upper OSI model layers provide network
services to end user applications.
Describe how the TCP/IP Application layer protocols provide the services specified
by the upper layers of the OSI model.
Define how people use the Application layer to communicate across the information
network.
Describe the function of well-known TCP/IP applications, such as the World Wide
Web and email, and their related services (HTTP, DNS, SMB, DHCP, STMP/POP
and Telnet).
Describe the file-sharing processes that use peer-to-peer applications and the
Gnutella protocol.
Explain how protocols ensure services running on one kind of device can send to
and receive data from many different network devices.
Use network analysis tools to examine and explain how common user applications
work.

Chapter 4 OSI Transport Layer

Objectives
Explain the role of Transport Layer protocols and services in supporting
communications across data networks.
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Analyze the application and operation of TCP mechanisms that support reliability.
Analyze the application and operation of TCP mechanisms that support reassembly
and manage data loss.
Analyze the operation of UDP to support communicate between two processes on
end devices.

Transport Layer Role and Services

Explain the purpose of the Transport layer
Major functions of the transport layer and the role it plays in data networks
Supporting Reliable Communication
Identify the basic characteristics of the UDP and TCP protocols
Identify how a port number is represented and describe the role port numbers play in
the TCP and UDP protocols
Describe the role of segments in the transport layer and the two principle ways
segments can be marked for reassembly
Application and Operation of TCP Mechanisms
Trace the steps that show how the TCP reliability mechanism works as part of a
session
Describe the role of port numbers in establishing TCP sessions and directing
segments to server process
Trace the steps in the handshake in the establishment of TCP sessions
Trace the steps in the handshake in the termination of TCP sessions
Managing TCP Sessions
Describe how TCP sequence numbers are used to reconstruct the data stream with
segments placed in the correct order
Trace the steps used by the TCP protocol in which sequence numbers and
acknowledgement numbers are used to manage exchanges in a conversation
Describe the retransmission remedy for lost data employed by TCP
Describe the mechanisms in TCP that manage the interrelationship between window
size, data loss and congestion during a session
UDP Protocol
Describe the characteristics of the UDP protocol and the types of communication for
which it is best suited
Describe in detail the process specified by the UDP protocol to reassemble PDUs at
the destination device
Describe how servers use port numbers to identify a specified application layer
process and direct segments to the proper service or application
Trace the steps as the UDP protocol and port numbers are utilized in client-server
communication

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Summary
Explain the need for the Transport layer.
Identify the role of the Transport layer as it provides the end-to-end transfer of data
between applications.
Describe the role of two TCP/IP Transport layer protocols, TCP and UDP.
Explain the key functions of the Transport layer including reliability, port addressing,
and segmentation.
Explain how TCP and UDP each handle these key functions.
Identify when it is appropriate to use TCP or UDP and provide examples of
applications that use each protocol.

Chapter 5 OSI Network Layer

Objectives
Identify the role of the Network Layer, as it describes communication from one end
device to another end device.
Examine the most common Network Layer protocol, Internet Protocol (IP), and its
features for providing connectionless and best-effort service.
Understand the principles used to guide the division or grouping of devices into
networks.
Understand the hierarchical addressing of devices and how this allows
communication between networks.
Understand the fundamentals of routes, next hop addresses and packet forwarding
to a destination network.
Network Layer Protocols and Internet Protocol (IP)
Define the basic role of the Network Layer in data networks
Identify the basic characteristics and the role of the IPv4 protocol
Describe the implications for the use of the IP protocol as it is connectionless
Describe the implications for the use of the IP protocol as it is considered an
unreliable protocol
Describe the implications for the use of the IP as it is media independent
Describe the role of framing in the Transport Layer and explain that segments are
encapsulated as packets
Identify the major header fields in the IPv4 protocol and describe each field's role in
transporting packets
Grouping Devices into Networks and Hierarchical Addressing
List several different reasons for grouping devices into sub-networks and define
several terms used to identify the sub-networks
List several ways in which dividing a large network can increase network
performance
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List several ways in which dividing a large network can increase network security
Explain the communication problems that emerge when very large numbers of
devices are included in one large network
Describe how hierarchical addressing solves the problem of devices communicating
across networks of networks
Describe the purpose of further subdividing networks into smaller networks

Fundamentals of Routes, Next Hop Addresses and Packet Forwarding

Describe the role of an intermediary gateway device in allowing devices to
communicate across sub-divided networks
Trace the steps of an IP packet as it traverses unchanged via routers from sub
network to sub-network
Describe the role of a gateway and the use of a simple route table in directing
packets toward their ultimate destinations
Define a route and its three key parts
Describe the purpose and use of the destination network in a route
Describe the purpose and use of the next hop in a route
Trace the steps of several IP packets as they are routed through several gateways
from devices on one sub network to devices on other sub networks
Describe the purpose of routing protocols and the need for both static and dynamic
routes
Explain how routes are manually configured to build routing table
Explain the role of routing protocols in building the routing table
Summary
Identify the role of the network layer as it describes communication from one end
device to another end device.
Examine the most common Network layer protocol, Internet Protocol (IP), and its
features for providing connectionless and best-effort service.
Describe the principles used to guide the division, or grouping, of devices into
networks.
Explain the purpose of hierarchical addressing of devices and how this allows
communication between networks.
Describe the fundamentals of routes, next-hop addresses, and packet forwarding to
a destination network.

Chapter 6 Addressing the Network IPv4

Objectives
Explain the structure IP addressing and demonstrate the ability to convert between
8-bit binary and decimal numbers.
Given an IPv4 address, classify by type and describe how it is used in the network.
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Explain how addresses are assigned to networks by ISPs and within networks by
administrators.
Determine the network portion of the host address and explain the role of the subnet
mask in dividing networks.
Given IPv4 addressing information and design criteria, calculate the appropriate
addressing components.
Use common testing utilities to verify and test network connectivity and operational
status of the IP protocol stack on a host.

IP Addressing Structure
Describe the dotted decimal structure of a binary IP address and label its parts
Describe the general role of 8-bit binary in network addressing and convert 8-bit
binary to decimal
Practice converting 8-bit binary to decimal
Convert decimal to 8-bit binary
Practice converting decimal to 8-bit binary
Classify and Define IPv4 Addresses
Name the three types of addresses in the network and describe the purpose of each
type
Determine the network, broadcast and host addresses for a given address and prefix
combination
Name the three types of communication in the Network Layer and describe the
characteristics of each type
Identify the address ranges reserved for these special purposes in the IPv4 protocol
Define public address and private address
Describe the purpose of several special addresses
Identify the historic method for assigning addresses and the issues associated with
the method
Assigning Addresses
Explain the importance of using a structured process to assign IP addresses to hosts
and the implications for choosing private vs. public addresses
Explain how end user devices can obtain addresses either statically through an
administrator or dynamically through DHCP
Explain which types of addresses should be assigned to devices other than end user
devices
Describe the process for requesting IPv4 public addresses, the role ISPs play in the
process, and the role of the regional agencies that manage IP address registries
Identify different types of ISPs and their roles in providing Internet connectivity
Identify several changes made to the IP protocol in IPv6 and describe the motivation
for migrating from IPv4 to IPv6

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Determine the network portion of the host address and the role of the subnet
mask
Describe how the subnet mask is used to create and specify the network and host
portions of an IP address
Use the subnet mask and ANDing process to extract the network address from the
IP address
Use ANDing logic to determine an outcome
Observe the steps in the ANDing of an IPv4 host address and subnet mask
Calculating Addresses
Use the subnet mask to divide a network into smaller networks and describe the
implications of dividing networks for network planners
Extract network addresses from host addresses using the subnet mask
Calculate the number of hosts in a network range given an address and subnet
mask
Given a subnet address and subnet mask, calculate the network address, host
addresses and broadcast address
Given a pool of addresses and masks, assign a host parameter with address, mask
and gateway
Given a diagram of a multi-layered network, address range, number of hosts in each
network and the ranges for each network, create a network scheme that assigns
addressing ranges to each network
Testing the Network Layer
Describe the general purpose of the ping command, trace the steps of its operation
in a network, and use the ping command to determine if the IP protocol is
operational on a local host
Use ping to verify that a local host can communicate with a gateway across a local
area network
Use ping to verify that a local host can communicate via a gateway to a device in
remote network
Use tracert/traceroute to observe the path between two devices as they
communicate and trace the steps of tracert/traceroute's operation
Describe the role of ICMP in the TCP/IP suite and its impact on the IP protocol
Summary
Explain the structure IP addressing and demonstrate the ability to convert between
8-bit binary and decimal numbers.
Given an IPv4 address, classify by type and describe how it is used in the network.
Explain how addresses are assigned to networks by ISPs and within networks by
administrators.
Determine the network portion of the host address and explain the role of the subnet
mask in dividing networks.
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Given IPv4 addressing information and design criteria, calculate the appropriate
addressing components.
Use common testing utilities to verify and test network connectivity and operational
status of the IP protocol stack on a host.

Chapter 7 OSI Data Link Layer

Objectives
Explain the role of Data Link layer protocols in data transmission.
Describe how the Data Link layer prepares data for transmission on network media.
Describe the different types of media access control methods.
Identify several common logical network topologies and describe how the logical
topology determines the media access control method for that network.
Explain the purpose of encapsulating packets into frames to facilitate media access.
Describe the Layer 2 frame structure and identify generic fields.
Explain the role of key frame header and trailer fields including addressing, QoS,
type of protocol and Frame Check Sequence.
Data Link Layer Accessing the Media
Describe the service the Data Link Layer provides as it prepares communication for
transmission on specific media
Describe why Data Link layer protocols are required to control media access
Describe the role of framing in preparing a packet for transmission on a given media
Describe the role the Data Link layer plays in linking the software and hardware
layers
Identify several sources for the protocols and standards used by the Data Link layer
Media Access Control Techniques
Explain the necessity for controlling access to the media
Identify two media access control methods for shared media and the basic
characteristics of each
Define Full Duplex and Half Duplex as it relates to Media Access Control for nonshared media
Describe the purpose of a logical topology and identify several common logical
topologies
Contrast logical and physical topologies
Identify the characteristics of point-to-point topology and describe the implications for
media access when using this topology
Identify the characteristics of multi-access topology and describe the implications for
media access when using this topology
Identify the characteristics of ring topology and describe the implications for media
access when using this topology
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Media Access Control Addressing and Framing Data
Describe the purpose of encapsulating packets into frames to facilitate the entry and
exit of data on media
Describe the role of the frame header in the Data Link layer and identify the fields
commonly found in protocols specifying the header structure
Describe the role of addressing in the Data Link layer and identify cases where
addresses are needed and cases where addresses are not needed
Describe the importance of the trailer in the Data Link layer and its implications for
use on Ethernet, a "non-reliable" media
Summary
Explain the role of Data Link layer protocols in data transmission.
Describe how the Data Link layer prepares data for transmission on network media.
Describe the different types of media access control methods.
Identify several common logical network topologies and describe how the logical
topology determines the media access control method for that network.
Explain the purpose of encapsulating packets into frames to facilitate media access.
Describe the Layer 2 frame structure and identify generic fields.
Explain the role of key frame header and trailer fields, including addressing, QoS,
type of protocol, and Frame Check Sequence.

Chapter 8 OSI Physical Layer

Objectives
Explain the role of Physical layer protocols and services in supporting
communication across data networks.
o Describe the role of signals used to represent bits as a frame as the frame is
transported across the local media.
Describe the purpose of Physical layer signaling and encoding as they are used in
networks.
Identify the basic characteristics of copper, fiber and wireless network media.
Describe common uses of copper, fiber and wireless network media.
Physical Layer Protocols & Services
Describe the purpose of the Physical layer in the network and identify the basic
elements that enable this layer to fulfill its function
Describe the role of bits in representing a frame as it is transported across the local
media
Describe the role of signaling in the physical media
Distinguish who establishes and maintains standards for the Physical layers
compared to those for the other layers of the network
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Identify hardware components associated with the Physical layer that are governed
by standards

Physical Layer Signaling and Encoding

Explain that network communication at this layer consists of individual bits encoded
onto the Physical layer and describe the basic encoding techniques
Describe the role of encoding as it applies to the transmission of bits and explain the
value of treating a collection of bits as a code
Define the terms bandwidth, throughput, and goodput
Characteristics & Uses of Network Media
Identify several media characteristics defined by Physical layer standards
Describe the impact interference has on throughput and the role of proper cabling in
reducing interference
Identify the basic characteristics of UTP cable
Identify the basic characteristics of STP and Coaxial cable
Identify types of safety issues when working with copper cabling
Identify several primary characteristics of fiber cabling and its main advantages over
other media
Describe the role of radio waves when using air as the media and the increased
need for security in wireless communications
Identify the characteristics used to categorize connectors, describe some common
uses for the same connectors, and identify the consequences for misapplying a
connector in a given situation
Summary
Explain the role of Physical layer protocols and services in supporting
communication across data networks.
Describe the purpose of Physical layer signaling and encoding as they are used in
networks.
Describe the role of signals used to represent bits as a frame is transported across
the local media.
Identify the basic characteristics of copper, fiber, and wireless network media.
Describe common uses of copper, fiber and wireless network media.

Chapter 9 Ethernet
Objectives
Identify the basic characteristics of network media used in Ethernet.
Describe the physical and data link features of Ethernet.
Describe the function and characteristics of the media access control method used
by Ethernet protocol.
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Explain the importance of Layer 2 addressing used for data transmission and
determine how the different types of addressing impacts network operation and
performance.
Compare and contrast the application and benefits of using Ethernet switches in a
LAN as apposed to using hubs.
Explain the ARP process.

Characteristics of Network Media used in Ethernet

Identify several characteristics of Ethernet in its early years
Describe the emergence of the LAN switch as a key innovation for managing
collisions on Ethernet-based networks
Identify the characteristics of state-of-the-art Ethernet and describe its utilization of
cabling and point-to-point topography
Physical and Data Link Features of Ethernet
Standards and Implementation
Describe how the Ethernet operates across two layers of the OSI model
Logic Link Control Connecting the Upper Layers
Media Access Control (MAC)
Physical Implementations of the Ethernet
Function and Characteristics of the Media Access Control Method
MAC in Ethernet
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection
Ethernet Timing
Layer 2 addressing and its Impact on Network Operation and Performance
The Frame Encapsulating the Packet
The Ethernet MAC Address
Hexadecimal Numbering and Addressing
Another Layer of Addressing
Ethernet Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast
Compare and Contrast the Use of Ethernet Switches versus Hubs in a LAN
Legacy Ethernet Using Hubs
Ethernet Using Switches
Describe how a switch can eliminate collisions, backoffs and re- transmissions, the
leading factors in reduced throughput on a hub-based Ethernet network
Explain the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) process
Mapping IP to MAC Addresses
ARP Destinations Outside the Local Network
ARP Removing Address Mappings
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ARP Broadcasts - Issues

Summary
Identify the basic characteristics of network media used in Ethernet.
Describe the Physical and Data Link layer features of Ethernet.
Describe the function and characteristics of the media access control method used
by Ethernet protocol.
Explain the importance of Layer 2 Addressing used for data transmission and
determine how the different types of addressing impacts network operation and
performance.
Compare and contrast the application and benefits of using Ethernet switches in a
LAN as opposed to using hubs.
Explain the ARP process.

Chapter 10 Planning and Cabling Networks

Objectives
Identify the basic network media required to make a LAN connection.
Identify the types of connections for intermediate and end device connections in a
LAN.
o Identify the pin out configurations for straight-through and crossover cables.
o Identify the different cabling types, standards and ports used for WAN
connections.
o Define the role of device management connections when using Cisco equipment.
Design an addressing scheme for an inter-network and assign ranges for hosts,
network devices and the router interface.
Compare and contrast the importance of network designs.
Basic Network Media Required to Make a LAN Connection
Select the appropriate hardware, including the cabling, to install several computers
together in a LAN
To identify some key aspects of the devices they will be employing in a LAN
Connect two computers with a switch
Types of Connections in a LAN
Given a specific network connection, identify the type of cable required to make the
connection
Identify the correct cable to use in connecting intermediate and end devices in a
LAN
Identify the pinout of the straight-through and cross-over cables
Recognize that a different class of cables is used to connect WANs, and that the
cables, standards and ports are different than those in use by LANs
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Define the role of device management connections when using Cisco equipment

Design an Addressing Scheme for an Inter-network

Design an address scheme for an internetwork and assign ranges for hosts, network
devices and the router interface
Calculate the address ranges for sub networks
Importance of Network Designs
Given a network scenario, develop an appropriate networking scheme
Determine the total number of hosts in a network, accounting for present and future
requirements
Given a network requirement, determine the optimum number of sub networks in the
larger internetwork
Describe how to count the segments between router interfaces
Summary
Identify the basic network media required to make a LAN connection.
Identify the types of connections for intermediate and end device connections in a
LAN.
Identify the pinout configurations for straight-through and crossover cables.
Identify the different cabling types, standards and ports used for WAN connections.
Define the role of device management connections when using Cisco equipment.
Design and addressing scheme for an internetwork and assign ranges for hosts,
network devices and the router interface.
Compare and contrast the importance of network designs.

Chapter 11 Configuring and Testing Your Network

Objectives
Define the role of the Internetwork Operating System (IOS).
Use Cisco CLI commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and
verification.
Given a network addressing scheme, select, apply, and verify appropriate
addressing parameters to a host.
Use common utilities to verify network connectivity between hosts.
Use common utilities to establish a relative performance baseline for the network.
Role of Internetwork Operating System (IOS)
Identify several classes of devices that have IOS embedded Identify several classes
of devices that have IOS embedded
Define the purpose of startup config
Identify the relationship between IOS and config
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Recognize that Cisco IOS is modal and describe the implications of modes
Define the different modes and identify the mode prompts in the CLI
Identify the basic command structure for IOS commands
Identify the types of help and feedback available while using IOS and use these
features to get help, take shortcuts and ascertain success
Identify the purpose of the show command and several of its variations
Identify several of the configuration modes, their purpose and their associated
prompt
Use the CLI to access various IOS configuration modes on a device

Use Cisco CLI Commands to Perform Basic Router & Switch Configuration and
Verification
Explain the reasons for naming devices
Describe two common approaches to establishing naming conventions
Based on a diagram, configure host names using the CLI
Describe the role of passwords in limiting access to device configurations
Describe several ways in which access to a device configuration can be limited
Use the CLI to set passwords and add banners to a device
Trace the steps used to examine the startup config, make changes to config, and
replace the startup config with the running config
Use basic IOS config commands to manage a device
Use a text file to backup and restore config settings
Identify the role of a router in a network
Describe the purpose of having multiple interfaces in one router
Explain the purpose of assigning interface descriptions to a router
Assign a router interface, assign a meaningful interface description, and enable the
interface
Select, Apply, and Verify Appropriate Addressing Parameters to a Host
Given a type of host and a master addressing scheme, trace the steps for assigning
host parameters to a host
Trace the steps for using ipconfig/ifconfig to verify host parameter assignments and
for using ping to test assignments
Identify two ways parameters can be assigned to hosts
Use Common Utilities to Verify Network Connectivity Between Hosts
Use the ping command in the CLI to determine if the IP protocol is operational on a
local host
Use the ping command to determine if the IP protocol is properly bound to an NIC
Use the ping command to determine if a host can actively communicate across the
local network
Use the ping command to verify that the local host can communicate across the
internetwork to a given remote host
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Identify several conditions that might cause the test to fail

Use trace commands to identify network connectivity problem
Use the output of the ping command, saved into logs, and repeated over time, to
establish relative network performance
Use the output of the traceroute command, saved into logs, and repeated over time,
to establish relative network performance
Trace the steps for verifying the physical addresses of the hosts

Summary
Define the role of the Internetwork Operating System (IOS).
Define the purpose of a configuration file.
Identify several classes of devices that have the IOS embedded.
Identify the factors contributing to the set of IOS commands available to a device.
Identify the IOS modes of operation.
Identify the basic IOS commands.
Compare and contrast the basic show commands.

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