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  • Approx. 26 hours to complete
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  • Students start by learning basic network theory and terminology including network components, node functions, types of networks and network models. Students will gain an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and the TCP/IP Model including encapsulation and common network protocols. Students learn about data transmission methods and ethernet including CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA. The course covers wired and wireless networking standards, and networking hardware including switches and routers. Students will gain a thorough understanding of TCP/IP including binary numbers, CIDR notation, ANDing, and configuring routes in a network using routers and NAT routers. Students learn to configure DHCP and DNS, and then examine regulating traffic between network zones including implementing a DMZ, and using IDS/IPS technology, and configuring VPNs. The course includes a thorough discussion of troubleshooting wired and wireless networks including using packet sniffers. Students will use software that will allow them to simulate sophisticated networks to achieve practical experience. The course ends with a capstone that students will complete to demonstrate mastery of course objectives.
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Curriculum

Network Theory

Introduction to the ATA Program

Overview of ATA Track

Advice for Completing the ATA Program

Course Syllabus

Definition of Networking

Networking Components

Network Theory Review

Overview of Networking

Node Functions

Local Area Networks (LANs)

Wide Area Networks (WANs)

More Network Terminology

Overview of Network Models

Centralized

Client/Server

Peer-to-Peer

Install Packet Tracer

Create a Simple Network

Networking Terminology Practice Assessment

Network Categories Practice Assessment

Standard Network Models Practice Assessment

Network Theory Graded Assessment

How the OSI Model Works Part 1

How the OSI Model Works Part 2

How The OSI Model Works Part 3

Protocol Models Review

Background of the OSI Model

TCP/IP Model Layers

Data Encapsulation

Web Page Protocols

File Transfer Protocols

Email Protocols

Supporting Protocols

OSI Model and TCP/IP Model Practice Assessment

Protocols Practice Assessment

Protocol Models Graded Assessment

Network Transmissions and Hardware

Introduction to Ethernet

CSMA/CD

CSMA/CA

Network Transmissions and Hardware Review

Wireless Review

Data Transmission

Transmission Methods

Network Interface Cards

Switches

Routers

WLAN Basics

802.11 Standards

Wireless Security

Wireless Implementation

Explore NICs

Explore Hubs and Switches

Explore Routers

Configure Wireless

Data Transmission and Media Access Methods Practice Assessment

Network Connectivity Devices Practice Assessment

Wireless Networks Practice Assessment

Network Transmissions and Hardware Graded Assessment

Rules of TCP/IP

Subnet Masks

Basic ANDing

Local or Remote? Part 1

Local or Remote? Part 2

Local or Remote? Part 3

Routing

Number Systems

Decimal Numbers

Binary Numbers

Hexadecimal Numbers

CIDR Background

Subnetting

CIDR Notation

Internet Protocols Review

Background

IPv4 Classes

Private IP Addresses

Network Address Translation

IPv6

Design and Implement an IPv4 Network

Configure Routing

IPv4 Addressing Practice Assessment

Binary Numbers Practice Assessment

Internet Protocols Practice Assessment

Internet Protocols Graded Assessment

TCP/IP Services

Static and Dynamic Addressing

The DHCP Lease Process

Centralized DHCP

DHCP Server Settings

DHCP Reservations

Host Names

Fully Qualified Domain Names

Hosts File

DNS Overview

DNS Name Resolution Part 1

DNS Name Resolution Part 2

DNS Servers

DNS Records Part 1

DNS Records Part 2

Split DNS

Ping

Tracert/Traceroute/Pathping

TCP/IP Services Review

IPConfig/IFConfig

Configure DHCP and DNS

Assign IP Addresses Practice Assessment

Domain Name Services Practice Assessment

TCP/IP Commands Practice Assessment

TCP/IP Services Graded Assessment

Defense in Depth

Demilitarized Zones

Network Security Review

Regulating Traffic Between Zones

Controlling Client Access

Intrusion Detection Systems

Types of IDS/IPS

Exploring NAT

Perimeter Security Practice Assessment

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Practice Assessment

Network Security Graded Assessment

Remote Networking

VPNs

Remote Networking Review

Remote Access

Remote Access Infrastructure

Remote Access Protocols

VPN Protocols

Remote Network Architecture Practice Assessment

Virtual Private Networking Practice Assessment

Remote Networking Graded Assessment

Network Management / Troubleshooting Review

Network Management

Troubleshooting

Physical Issues

Logical Issues

Wireless Issues

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Hint Physical Issues

Troubleshooting Hint Logical Issues

Troubleshooting Hint Wireless Issues

Troubleshooting Hint DNS Issues

Network Monitoring Practice Assessment

Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Practice Assessment

Network Management / Troubleshooting Graded Assessment

Captsone Introduction

Capstone Instructions

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    May 25, 2024
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