Participants who complete Introduction to Networks will be able to perform the following functions: 
 
  • Understand and describe the devices and services used to support communications in data networks and the Internet 
  • Understand and describe the role of protocol layers in data networks 
  • Understand and describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments 
  • Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given requirements in IPv4 and IPv6 networks 
  • Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations 
  • Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches 
  • Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations  
  • Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic 

Table 1. Introduction to Networks Course Outlines 

Chapter Introduction to Networks
1 Exploring the Network
2 Configuring a Network Operating System
3 Network Protocols and Communications
4 Network Access
5 Ethernet 
6 Network Layer
7 Transport Layer 
8 IP Addressing 
9 Subnetting IP Networks
10 Application Layer 
11 It’s a Network
Component Description
E-Learning Content 11 chapters
   
Labs 33 hands-on labs use a combination of 1941 routers (ISR G2s) and 2960 switches with the Cisco IOS® 15 software
  16 networking research and exercise labs 3 video demos
   
Skills Assessments 1 skills assessment using equipment to verify the development of course skills
Cisco® Packet Tracer Activities 35 Packet Tracer activities embedded in the curriculum (PT version 6.0.1 or higher is required.)
Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenges 5 skills integration challenge activities
Packet Tracer Multiuser Games 1 PTMU tutorial and 1 PTMU game
  1 pre-test that covers both prerequisite and pre-existing knowledge
  This can be used to understand what students know before starting the course to direct planning and customization of the curriculum.
Pre-Test  
Section Quizzes 2 section quizzes that target specific topics within a section or across sections
Chapter Quizzes 11 modifiable chapter quizzes
  11 chapter exams containing simulation-based, multiple choice, and fill-in-the- blank questions
Chapter Exams  
  2 variable PTSAs to support skills acquisition; one at Chapter 6 and one at the end of the course
Practice Packet Tracer Skills Assessment  
Practice Final Exam 1 practice final exam
Final Exam 1 final exam with field test pool items
  11 chapters containing accessible text and media text Videos provide closed captioning (CC).
Accessibility  
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