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UOP-NTC248 - Foundations of Networking

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1

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
2

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
3

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
4

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
5

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
A

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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1

Basics of Networking

  • Identifying Clients and Servers
  • Identifying network topologies
  • Connecting Devices in Bus Topology
  • Identifying factors while choosing topology
  • Identifying OSI layer functions
  • Identifying OSI layers
  • Identifying steps in data-encapsulation method
  • Preparing a Temporary Server for the Network or Internet Connection
  • Identifying twisted-pair cable connectors
  • Preparing a Temporary Server for the Network or Internet Connection
  • Connecting a Workstation to the Ethernet and to the Internet
2

Networking Devices and the Internet

  • Converting a Decimal Number to Binary
  • Creating IPv6 scope
  • Configuring a new server
  • Connecting the hub with different devices using USB cables
  • Connecting the DHCP server and laptop to the VLAN
  • Creating DNS domains
  • Identifying DHCP client four-step process
  • Identifying TCP/IP protocol layers
  • Identifying TCP/IP layers
  • Identifying protocols used for TCP and UDP
3

Using IP and Routing Protocols

  • Configuring Automatic Private IP Addressing
  • Connecting a Workstation to the LAN and Configuring IPv4 Properties
  • Configuring IPv4 address
  • Adding and removing an IPv6 address
  • Configuring and testing IPv6 addresses
  • Using a Subnet Calculator
  • Understanding NAT terminologies
  • Describing Dynamic Routing
  • Displaying ARP entries
  • Understanding classes of routing protocols
  • Understanding RIPv1 and RIPv2
  • Identifying routing protocols
  • Understanding VRRP
4

Using Switches, Bridges, and Wireless Technologies

  • Identifying process of forward/filter table
  • Identifying functions of Layer 2 switching
  • Identifying Spanning Tree Protocol states
  • Connecting patch cables between the patch panel and switch ports
  • Understanding cellular and mobile wireless technologies
  • Identifying 802.11 standards
  • Installing a NIC
  • Creating a network manually
  • Connecting a system to a wireless network
  • Configuring a Wireless Client
  • Identifying factors that affect signal strength
  • Configuring the SSID
  • Connecting to a Password Protected Network
  • Configuring Windows 10 Wireless Settings
  • Changing Passwords for the Router
5

Securing Access, Mitigating Threats, and Physical Security

  • Configuring VPN client in Windows 10
  • Identifying VPN protocols
  • Creating a remote access VPN connection
  • Configuring password policy
  • Identifying types of Denial of Service attacks
  • Installing wireshark
  • Updating a Driver
  • Identifying steps of antivirus program
  • Running Antivirus
  • 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

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