UOP-NTC248 - Foundations of Networking

Basics of Networking

• First Things First: What's a Network?
• Physical Network Topologies
• Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments
• Internetworking Models
• The OSI Reference Model
• Introduction to Encapsulation
• Modulation Techniques
• Physical Media
• Cable Properties
• Wiring Standards
• Installing Wiring Distributions

Networking Devices and the Internet

• Network Basics
• Ethernet Basics
• Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
• Ethernet at the Physical Layer
• Ethernet over Other Standards (IEEE 1905.1-2013)
• Common Network Connectivity Devices
• Other Specialized Devices
• Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network Using Network Segmentation
• Introducing TCP/IP
• Data Encapsulation

Using IP and Routing Protocols

• IP Terminology
• The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
• IPv4 Address Types
• Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
• Subnetting Basics
• Troubleshooting IP Addressing
• Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Routing Basics
• The IP Routing Process
• Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
• Static and Dynamic Routing
• Routing Protocol Basics
• Distance Vector Routing Protocols
• Link State Routing Protocols
• High Availability
• Advanced IPv6 Concepts
• IPv6 Routing Protocols

Using Switches, Bridges, and Wireless Technologies

• Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
• Switching Services
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• Virtual LANs
• VLAN Trunking Protocol
• Two Additional Advanced Features of Switches
• Introduction to Wireless Technology
• Cellular
• The 802.11 Standards
• Comparing 802.11 Standards
• Wireless Network Components
• Installing a Wireless Network
• Site Survey
• Wireless Security

Securing Access, Mitigating Threats, and Physical Security

• Security Filtering
• Managing User Account and Password Security
• User-Authentication Methods
• Recognizing Security Threats
• Vulnerabilities
• Understanding Mitigation Techniques
• Policies and Procedures
• Anti-malware Software
• 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

Appendix A: Subnetting Class A

• Subnetting Practice Examples: Class A Addresses
• Subnetting in Your Head: Class A Addresses
• Written Lab 1
• Written Lab 2

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