Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an overview of network interfacing.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Identify common network topologies
Name common network cable types and their properties
Explain network adapter principles
List common TCP/IP protocols
Detail IP addressing
Define DHCP
Identify TCP/IP well-known ports

Topics: 
Network types, access, and topologies
Bus, ring, and star topologies
Cable types and characteristics
10Base and twisted-pair cables
Network interface card features
TCP/IP protocols
TCP/IP utilities
Finding addresses
NetBIOS and domain names
Using host names and WINS
Troubleshooting network connections
Addressing with the IP class system
Assigning IP addresses dynamically
TCP/IP ports

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.