NEMCC-DATA-COMM.ACI1

Fundamentals of Data Communications

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Lessons

17 Interactive Lessons · 112 topics

01 Introduction to Networking 21 topics

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

02 Networking Components and Standards 10 topics · 2 LiveLab

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

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03 Connecting to the Internet 18 topics · 8 LiveLab

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

8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

04 Internet Services 7 topics · 2 LiveLab

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

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05 Hardware and Device Connectivity 11 topics · 9 LiveLab

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

9 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

06 Network and Cloud Security Risks 15 topics · 9 LiveLab

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

9 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

07 Appendix A: CIW Web Foundations Objectives and Locations

08 Appendix B: Works Consulted

09 Appendix C: Firewall Topologies 1 topics

Firewall Topologies

10 Basics of radio frequency (RF) 4 topics

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

11 Wi-Fi hardware 4 topics

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

12 Wi-Fi standards 4 topics · 2 LiveLab

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

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

13 Wireless security 4 topics · 4 LiveLab

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

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14 Wi-Fi and WLAN Performance 3 topics

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

15 APs and IoT gateways 4 topics · 5 LiveLab

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

5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

16 Wireless clients 3 topics · 6 LiveLab

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

6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

17 Implementing WLANs 3 topics · 3 LiveLab

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

3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

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Viewing the MAC Address on Your System
Installing VirtualBox and Creating a VM
Configuring Different Classes of IP Addresses
Adding a Public IPv6 Address
Using the netstat Command
Using the tracert Command

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