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Intro To Lan Technologies –

it240

(3 credits)

This foundational course covers local area network (LAN) topics including rationale for networking, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) models, common network topologies and architecture, client/server concepts, basic hardware devices and usage, and basic networking security concepts.
This undergraduate-level course is 9 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

  • Local Area Networks

    • Explain the purpose of a LAN and the benefits it can provide to its users.
    • Differentiate between types of networks.
    • Define basic LAN terminology.
    • Explain how LAN operating systems work.

  • The OSI Model and Topologies

    • Define key terms related to the OSI Model.
    • Describe the functions of hardware connectivity devices and tools.
    • Illustrate different LAN topologies.

  • Technology Types

    • Differentiate between types of Internet connectivity.
    • Compare and contrast fat client and thin client concepts.
    • Plan an Ethernet LAN.

  • Introduction to TCP/IP

    • Describe how to troubleshoot the TCP/IP network.
    • Explain TCP/IP and the concept of addressing and allocation.
    • Distinguish between various networking protocols.
    • Plan a TCP/IP LAN.

  • Protocols and Services

    • Discuss the concept of domain/addressing and dynamic DNS and DNS.

    • Outline simple network management protocol and how it is used.

    • Differentiate between web pages, web servers, and web access.

  • Networking with Windows®

    • Define the various network services in Microsoft® Windows®.

    • Describe how to establish user rights and permissions.

    • Explain how to assign work groups.

  • Network Security

    • Give examples of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits to networks and how they relate to each other.
    • Explain the importance of maintaining security on a LAN.

  • Network Maintenance: Prevention and Recovery

    • Categorize and describe the components of various types of computer viruses.
    • Discuss the relevance of system backup for data protection.
    • Explain the RAID system of data protection.
    • Create a disaster plan for the purpose of network preservation.

  • Network Performance

    • Develop a plan for a local area network.
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