Fundamentals of Data Communications

(NEMCC-DATA-COMM.ACI1)
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1

Introduction to Networking

  • Overview of Networks and Protocols
  • Telephony and Convergence Networking
  • Networking Evolution
  • Client/Server Model
  • Network Operations Center (NOC)
  • Networking Categories
  • Network Topologies
  • Network Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows Servers
  • UNIX/Linux
  • The Need for Protocols
  • OSI Reference Model
  • Data Encapsulation
  • Packets
  • OSI/RM Protocol Examples
  • Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
  • Binding Protocols
  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)
  • Internet Exchange Point (IXP)
  • Lesson Summary
2

Networking Components and Standards

  • Overview of Networking Components
  • Common Network Components
  • Transmission Media
  • Wireless Network Technologies
  • Transmission Types
  • IEEE LAN Standards
  • Carrier Systems
  • Virtualization
  • Optional Lab
  • Lesson Summary
3

Connecting to the Internet

  • Introduction to Connecting to the Internet
  • Mobile Computing
  • Mobile Devices and Cloud Computing
  • Configuring a Wireless Network
  • Fourth-Generation (4G) Wireless
  • TCP/IP
  • Internet Architecture
  • Internet Protocols
  • Demultiplexing
  • Introduction to Routing
  • Routing Protocols
  • Port Numbers
  • Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)
  • Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
  • Configuring TCP/IP
  • Diagnostic Tools for Internet Troubleshooting
  • Optional Labs
  • Lesson Summary
4

Internet Services

  • Overview of Internet Services
  • Cloud Services
  • Internet Servers
  • Choosing Web Server Products
  • Content Management System (CMS)
  • Optional Lab
  • Lesson Summary
5

Hardware and Device Connectivity

  • Introduction to Hardware and Device Connectivity
  • Motherboard
  • Storage Devices
  • Network Interface Card (NIC)
  • Optical Discs
  • Device Connectivity
  • System Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • Optional Lab
  • Lesson Summary
6

Network and Cloud Security Risks

  • Importance of Network Security
  • Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
  • Cloud Security Threats
  • Cloud Disaster Recovery
  • Malware (Malicious Software)
  • Overview of Network Attack Types
  • Defeating Network Attacks
  • Authentication
  • Encryption
  • Firewalls
  • Security Zones
  • Virtual Private Network (VPN)
  • Security Audit
  • Other Security Threats
  • Lesson Summary
A

Appendix A: CIW Web Foundations Objectives and Locations

B

Appendix B: Works Consulted

C

Appendix C: Firewall Topologies

  • Firewall Topologies
10

Basics of radio frequency (RF)

  • Module A: Radio wave characteristics
  • Module B: RF Behaviors
  • Module C: RF signal strength
  • Summary
11

Wi-Fi hardware

  • Module A: Antenna basics
  • Module B: Wi-Fi antennas and wave patterns
  • Module C: Antenna specifications and hardware
  • Summary
12

Wi-Fi standards

  • Module A: The IEEE 802.11 standard
  • Module B: Channels and channel configuration
  • Module C: Voice over IP
  • Summary
13

Wireless security

  • Module A: WLAN security basics
  • Module B: Configuring AP security
  • Module C: Client-device security parameters
  • Summary: Wireless security
14

Wi-Fi and WLAN Performance

  • Module A: Enhanced 802.11 features
  • Module B: Fast and secure roaming
  • Summary: Wi-Fi and WLAN performance
15

APs and IoT gateways

  • Module A: AP features and functions
  • Module B: Placing and powering APs and IoT gateways
  • Module C: AP and IoT configuration
  • Summary
16

Wireless clients

  • Module A: Common wireless devices
  • Module B: Client device channels
  • Summary
17

Implementing WLANs

  • Module A: Wi-Fi deployments
  • Module B: Technical requirements
  • Summary

1

Networking Components and Standards

  • Viewing the MAC Address on Your System
  • Installing VirtualBox and Creating a VM
2

Connecting to the Internet

  • Configuring Different Classes of IP Addresses
  • Adding a Public IPv6 Address
  • Using the netstat Command
  • Using the tracert Command
  • Using the arp Command
  • Testing Connectivity Using the ping Command
  • Using the ipconfig Command
  • Using the ifconfig Command
3

Internet Services

  • Using the nslookup Utility
  • Sharing a Folder
4

Hardware and Device Connectivity

  • Managing NTFS Permissions
  • Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS Using PowerShell
  • Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS Using Disk Management
  • Capturing Packets Using Wireshark
  • Creating a Partition Using Disk Management
  • Formatting a Logical Drive
  • Using the chkdsk Command
  • Running the Disk Defragmenter
  • Backing Up and Restoring Data in Windows
5

Network and Cloud Security Risks

  • Using the Netcraft Toolbar
  • Monitoring the Denial of Service (DoS) Attack
  • Detecting a Virus in a Folder
  • Setting Password Policies
  • Using the MD5 Hashing Algorithm
  • Using OpenSSL to Create a Public/Private Key Pair
  • Applying Symmetric-Key Encryption
  • Turning Off Windows Firewall Settings
  • Creating a NAT Virtual Network
6

Wi-Fi standards

  • Selecting an Operation Mode using the Emulator
  • Configuring an AP Channel
7

Wireless security

  • Using a Wireless AP for MAC Address Filtering
  • Connecting to a Password-Protected Network
  • Changing the Admin Password
  • Securing a Wi-Fi Hotspot
8

APs and IoT gateways

  • Configuring a Wireless AP - Packet Tracer Lab
  • Observing AP Features and Functions
  • Configuring an SSID
  • Configuring SOHO-Grade Access Points
  • Configuring an Autonomous AP
9

Wireless clients

  • Identifying OS Information
  • Discovering Client Devices with Command-Line Tools
  • Diagnosing Networking Issues
  • Configuring a New Wireless Client
  • Removing an Account in Android
  • Resetting the Default Application in Android
10

Implementing WLANs

  • Configuring a Router Manually
  • Changing Passwords for the Router
  • Using Spectrum Analysis Tools for Wi-Fi Networks