CNG 125 - Networking II

(networking-II)
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1

Introduction

2

Switching and Virtual LANs

  • Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
  • Switching Services
  • Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Virtual LANs
  • VLAN Trunking Protocol
  • Two Additional Advanced Features of Switches
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Written Lab
3

Wireless Networking

  • Introduction to Wireless Technology
  • Cellular
  • The 802.11 Standards
  • Comparing 802.11 Standards
  • Wireless Network Components
  • Installing a Wireless Network
  • Site Survey
  • Wireless Security
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Written Lab
4

Authentication and Access Control

  • Security Filtering
  • Managing User Account and Password Security
  • User-Authentication Methods
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Written Lab
5

Network Threats and Mitigation

  • Recognizing Security Threats
  • Vulnerabilities
  • Understanding Mitigation Techniques
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Anti-malware Software
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Written Lab
6

Physical Security and Risk

  • Using Hardware and Software Security Devices
  • Defining Firewalls
  • Firewall Technologies
  • Firewalls at the Application Layer vs. the Network Layer
  • Scanning Services and Other Firewall Features
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
  • VPN Concentrators
  • Understanding Problems Affecting Device Security
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Written Lab
7

Wide Area Networks

  • What's a WAN?
  • T-Series Connections
  • Transmission Media
  • Broadband Services
  • Wireless WAN Technologies
  • WAN Protocols
  • WAN Troubleshooting
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Written Lab
8

Troubleshooting Tools

  • Protocol Analyzers
  • Throughput Testers
  • Connectivity Software
  • Using traceroute
  • Using the ping Utility
  • Using the Address Resolution Protocol
  • Using the nslookup Utility
  • Resolving Names with the Hosts Table
  • Using the Mtr Command (pathping)
  • Using the route Command
  • Using the nbtstat Utility
  • Using the netstat Utility
  • Using tcpdump
  • Using the File Transfer Protocol
  • Using the Telnet Utility
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Written Lab
9

Software and Hardware Tools

  • Understanding Network Scanners
  • Baseline
  • Network Monitoring and Logging
  • Identifying Hardware Tools
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Written Lab
10

Network Troubleshooting

  • Narrowing Down the Problem
  • Troubleshooting Steps
  • Troubleshooting Tips
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Written Lab
11

Management, Monitoring, and Optimization

  • Managing Network Documentation
  • Network Monitoring
  • Network Optimization
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Written Lab

1

Switching and Virtual LANs

  • Identifying process of forward/filter table
  • Identifying functions of Layer 2 switching
  • Identifying Spanning Tree Protocol states
  • Describing Quality of Service (QoS)
  • Connecting patch cables between the patch panel and switch ports
2

Wireless Networking

  • Understanding cellular and mobile wireless technologies
  • Identifying 802.11 standards
  • Installing a NIC
  • Creating a network manually
  • Turning on bluetooth
  • Connecting a system to a wireless network
  • Configuring a Wireless Client
  • Identifying factors that affect signal strength
  • Turning on the Personal Hotspot of an iPhone
  • Connecting a Wireless Router to a Laptop
  • Configuring the SSID
  • Connecting to a Password Protected Network
  • Configuring Windows 10 Wireless Settings
  • Changing Passwords for the Router
3

Authentication and Access Control

  • Configuring VPN client in Windows 10
  • Identifying VPN protocols
  • Connecting to a server using Remote Desktop Connection
  • Creating a remote access VPN connection
  • Configuring password policy
4

Network Threats and Mitigation

  • Identifying types of Denial of Service attacks
  • Installing wireshark
  • Enabling Windows Update
  • Updating a Driver
  • Identifying steps of antivirus program
  • Running Antivirus
5

Physical Security and Risk

  • Turning on Windows Firewall
  • Configuring Windows firewall settings
  • Setting Up a DMZ on a SOHO Router
  • Configuring security level
  • Adding a trusted site
  • Customizing security level
  • Understanding recovery sites
  • Understanding strategies of penetration testing
  • Running the Nessus vulnerability scan
6

Wide Area Networks

  • Identifying WAN connection types
  • Understanding T-series connections
  • Connecting Cable Internet Access for your Network
  • Understanding components of PPP
7

Troubleshooting Tools

  • Understanding ifconfig commands
  • Analyzing network paths with tracert
  • Understanding ipconfig commands
  • Understanding ping commands
  • Understanding the arp command
  • Using the nslookup command
  • Analyzing network paths with pathping
  • Adding the route
  • Deleting the route
  • Using the nbtstat command
  • Using the netstat command
  • Using the tcpdump command
  • Enabling Telnet in Windows
8

Software and Hardware Tools

  • Capturing packet using Wireshark
  • Scanning using nmap
  • Checking the Internet speed
  • Viewing the logs
  • Filtering entries in Event Viewer
  • Identifying network cabling tools
9

Network Troubleshooting

  • Identifying troubleshooting steps
  • Obtaining Automatic Private IP Addressing
10

Management, Monitoring, and Optimization

  • Understanding standard business documents
  • Understanding classes of service
  • Creating a virtual switch

1

Authentication and Access Control

  • Applying Symmetric Key Encryption
  • Setting Security Policies
  • Using the MD5 Hash Algorithm
2

Network Threats and Mitigation

  • Performing a DDoS Attack Using cmd
  • Performing Session Hijacking Using Burp Suite
  • Performing a DoS Attack with the SYN Flood
  • Understanding Credentials Based Brute-Force Attack
3

Physical Security and Risk

  • Creating a New Inbound Rule
4

Troubleshooting Tools

  • Using Different Troubleshooting Tools