Networking
Subjects
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
Grade Levels
Grade Levels
10
11
12
Duration (hours)
Duration (Approx hours)
21
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Overview
In this unit, students will learn the basics of networks and connections and how they work. Will focus on TCP/IP, WIFI, and SOHO.
Cyber Connections
Networks and Internet
Section Title
Lessons
Accordion Items
Title
2.1 - Compare and contrast TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purposes
Content
- Ports and Protocols
- TCP vs. UDP
Title
2.2 - Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices
Content
- Routers
- Switches
- Access Points
- Cloud-Based Network Controller
- Firewall
- Network Interface Card
- Repeater
- Hub
- Cable / DSL Modem
- Bridge
- Patch Panel
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Ethernet over Power
Title
2.3 - Given a scenario, install and configure a basic wired/wireless SOHO network
Content
- Router / Switch Functionality
- Access Point SEttings
- IP Addressing
- NIC Configuration
- Wired
- Wireless
- End-User Device Configuration
- IoT Device Configuration
- Cable / DSL Modem Configuration
- Firewall Settings
- QoS
- Wireless Settings
Title
2.4 - Compare and contrast wireless networking protocols
Content
- 802.11a
- 802.11b
- 802.11g
- 802.11n
- 802.11ac
- Frequencies
- 2.4Ghz
- 5Ghz
- Channels
- Bluetooth
- NFC
- RFID
- Zigbee
- Z-Wave
- 3G
- 4G
- 5G
- LTE
Title
2.5 - Summarize the properties and purposes of services provided by networked hosts
Content
- Server Roles
- Internet Appliance
- Legacy / Embedded Systems
Title
2.6 - Explain common network configuration concepts
Content
- IP addressing
- Static
- Dynamic
- APIPA
- Link Local
- DNS
- DHCP
- Reservations
- IPv4 vs. IPv6
- Subnet Mask
- Gateway
- VPN
- VLAN
- NAT
Title
2.7 - Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features
Content
- Internet Connection Types
- Network Types