CCRI Networking Technology CNVT 1810 Fall 2021

Instructor John Mowry

Telephone 401-825-2138
E-mail [email protected]
Office Hours By Appointment
Class Sections 581 Tuesday & Thursday 8:00AM-9:50AM, starts 9/2 ends 12/21
Credit Hours 3 Credit Hours, 2 Lecture Hours & 2 Laboratory Hours per week (15 Week)

Instructional Material and Web Sites

1 CCRI Lesson Web Site www.netacad.com (Introduction to Networks 7.02)
2 Cisco Academy Assessment Web Site http://netacad.com
3 J Mowry @ CCRI https://www.ccri.edu/faculty_staff/comp/jmowry/

Grading Policies
Skills:
Journal-Entries 5%
Labs and Class Participation 10%
Practical Final 45%
Academic:
Quizzes 10%
Final 30%

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the Introduction to Networks 7.02, students will be able to perform the following

tasks:

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Module Topic Objective
Networking Today Explain the advances in modern network technologies.

Networks Affect Our Lives Explain how networks affect our daily lives.

Network Components Explain how host and network devices are used.

Network Representations and Explain network representations and how they are
Topologies used in network topologies.

Common Types of Networks Compare the characteristics of common types of

networks.

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 Internet Connections Explain how LANs and WANs interconnect to the
internet.

Reliable Networks Describe the four basic requirements of a reliable

network.

Network Trends Explain how trends such as BYOD, online collaboration,

video, and cloud computing are changing the way we
interact.

Network Security Identify some basic security threats and solutions for
all networks.

The IT Professional Explain employment opportunities in the networking

field.
Module Topic Objective
Basic Switch and Implement initial settings including passwords, IP
End Device addressing, and default gateway parameters on a
Configuration network switch and end devices.

Cisco IOS Access Explain how to access a Cisco IOS device for
configuration purposes.

IOS Navigation Explain how to navigate Cisco IOS to configure

network devices.

The Command Structure Describe the command structure of Cisco IOS

software.
Basic Device Configuration Configure a Cisco IOS device using CLI.

Save Configurations Use IOS commands to save the running configuration.

Ports and Addresses Explain how devices communicate across network

media.

Configure IP Addressing Configure a host device with an IP address.

Verify Connectivity Verify connectivity between two end devices.

Module Topic Objective

Protocols and Explain how network protocols enable devices to

Models access local and remote network resources.

The Rules Describe the types of rules that are necessary to

successfully communicate.

Protocols Explain why protocols are necessary in network

communication.

Protocol Suites Explain the purpose of adhering to a protocol suite.

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 Standards Organizations Explain the role of standards organizations in
establishing protocols for network interoperability.

Reference Models Explain how the TCP/IP model and the OSI model are
used to facilitate standardization in the
communication process.

Data Encapsulation Explain how data encapsulation allows data to be

transported across the network.

Data Access Explain how local hosts access local resources on a

network.

Module Topic Objective

Physical Layer Explain how physical layer protocols, services, and

network media support communications across data
networks.

Purpose of the Physical Layer Describe the purpose and functions of the physical
layer in the network.

Physical Layer Characteristics Describe characteristics of the physical layer.

Copper Cabling Identify the basic characteristics of copper cabling.

UTP Cabling Explain how UTP cable is used in Ethernet networks.

Fiber-Optic Cabling Describe fiber-optic cabling and its main advantages

over other media.

Wireless Media Connect devices using wired and wireless media.

Module Topic Objective

Number Systems Calculate numbers between decimal, binary, and

hexadecimal systems.

Binary Number System Calculate numbers between decimal and binary

systems.
Hexadecimal Number System Calculate numbers between decimal and hexadecimal
systems.

Module Topic Objective

Data Link Layer Explain how media access control in the data link layer
supports communication across networks.

Purpose of the Data Link Layer Describe the purpose and function of the data link
layer in preparing communication for transmission on
specific media.

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 Topologies Compare the characteristics of media access control
methods on WAN and LAN topologies.

Data Link Frame Describe the characteristics and functions of the

data link frame.

Module Topic Objective

Ethernet Explain how Ethernet operates in a switched network.

Switching
Ethernet Frame Explain how the Ethernet sublayers are related to the
frame fields.

Ethernet MAC Address Describe the Ethernet MAC address.

The MAC Address Table Explain how a switch builds its MAC address table and
forwards frames.

Switch Speeds and Forwarding Describe switch forwarding methods and port settings
Methods available on Layer 2 switch ports.

Module Topic Objective

Network Layer Explain how routers use network layer protocols and
services to enable end-to-end connectivity.

Network Layer Characteristics Explain how the network layer uses IP protocols for
reliable communications.

IPv4 Packet Explain the role of the major header fields in the
IPv4 packet.

IPv6 Packet Explain the role of the major header fields in the
IPv6 packet.

How a Host Routes Explain how network devices use routing tables to
direct packets to a destination network.

Router Routing Tables Explain the function of fields in the routing table of a
router.

Module Topic Objective

Address Explain how ARP and ND enable communication on a

Resolution network.

MAC and IP Compare the roles of the MAC address and the IP
address.

ARP Describe the purpose of ARP.

Neighbor Discovery Describe the operation of IPv6 neighbor discovery.

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Basic Router Implement initial settings on a router and end devices.

Configuration

Configure Initial Router Configure initial settings on a Cisco IOS router.

Settings
Configure Interfaces Configure two active interfaces on a Cisco IOS router.

Configure the Default Gateway Configure devices to use the default gateway.

Module Topic Objective

IPv4 Addressing Calculate an IPv4 subnetting scheme to efficiently

segment a network.

IPv4 Address Structure Describe the structure of an IPv4 address including

the network portion, the host portion, and the subnet
mask.
IPv4 Unicast, Broadcast, and Compare the characteristics and uses of the unicast,
Multicast broadcast and multicast IPv4 addresses.

Types of IPv4 Addresses Explain public, private, and reserved IPv4 addresses.

Network Segmentation Explain how subnetting segments a network to enable

better communication.

Subnet an IPv4 Network Calculate IPv4 subnets for a /24 prefix.

Subnet a /16 and /8 Prefix Calculate IPv4 subnets for a /16 and /8 prefix.

Subnet to Meet Requirements Given a set of requirements for subnetting, implement

an IPv4 addressing scheme.

Variable Length Subnet Masking Explain how to create a flexible addressing scheme
using variable length subnet masking (VLSM).

Structured Design Implement a VLSM addressing scheme.

Module Topic Objective

IPv6 Addressing Implement an IPv6 addressing scheme.

IPv4 Issues Explain the need for IPv6 addressing.

IPv6 Addressing Explain how IPv6 addresses are represented.

IPv6 Address Types Compare types of IPv6 network addresses.

GUA and LLA Static Explain how to configure static global unicast and
Configuration linklocal IPv6 network addresses.

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 Dynamic Addressing for IPv6 Explain how to configure global unicast addresses
GUAs dynamically.

Dynamic Addressing for IPv6 Configure link-local addresses dynamically.

LLAs

IPv6 Multicast Addresses Identify IPv6 addresses.

Subnet an IPv6 Network Implement a subnetted IPv6 addressing scheme.

Module Topic Objective

ICMP Use various tools to test network connectivity.

ICMP Messages Explain how ICMP is used to test network connectivity.

Ping and Traceroute Testing Use ping and traceroute utilities to test network
connectivity.

Module Topic Objective

Transport Layer Compare the operations of transport layer protocols in

supporting end-to-end communication.

Transportation of Data Explain the purpose of the transport layer in managing

the transportation of data in end-to-end
communication.
TCP Overview Explain characteristics of the TCP.

UDP Overview Explain characteristics of the UDP.

Port Numbers Explain how TCP and UDP use port numbers.

TCP Communication Process Explain how TCP session establishment and termination
processes facilitate reliable communication.

Reliability and Flow Control Explain how TCP protocol data units are transmitted
and acknowledged to guarantee delivery.

UDP Communication Describe the UDP client processes to establish

communication with a server.

Module Topic Objective

Application Layer Explain the operation of application layer protocols in

providing support to end-user applications.

Application, Presentation, and Explain how the functions of the application layer,
Session session layer, and presentation layer work together to
provide network services to end user applications.

Peer-to-Peer Explain how end user applications operate in a peer-to-

peer network.

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 Web and Email Protocols Explain how web and email protocols operate.

IP Addressing Services Explain how DNS and DHCP operate.

File Sharing Services Explain how file transfer protocols operate.

Module Topic Objective

Network Security Configure switches and routers with device hardening

Fundamentals features to enhance security.

Security Threats and Explain why basic security measures are necessary on
Vulnerabilities network devices.

Network Attacks Identify security vulnerabilities.

Network Attack Mitigation Identify general mitigation techniques.

Device Security Configure network devices with device hardening

features to mitigate security threats.

Module Topic Objective

Build a Small Implement a network design for a small network to

Network include a router, a switch, and end devices.

Devices in a Small Network Identify the devices used in a small network.

Small Network Applications and Identify the protocols and applications used in a small
Protocols network.

Scale to Larger Networks Explain how a small network serves as the basis of
larger networks.

Verify Connectivity Use the output of the ping and tracert commands to
verify connectivity and establish relative network
performance.
Host and IOS Commands Use host and IOS commands to acquire information
about the devices in a network.

Troubleshooting Methodologies Describe common network troubleshooting

methodologies.

Troubleshooting Scenarios Troubleshoot issues with devices in the network.

The goals of Introduction to Networks 7.02

The course introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users,
devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP
addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks

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(LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations
for routers and switches.

Time Management
1. Course will meet for two (2) Lecture Hours and, two (2) laboratory hours per week of instruction.

2. Course will meet for sixty (60) hours of combined instruction and laboratory exercises.

3. Students are expected to spend an equal amount of time (60 hours) in reading the curriculum, and studying

related material in addition to the required lecture/laboratory.

Practical Exam
1. The practical exam will encompass a majority of concepts and procedures developed during the laboratory

experiments and required readings.

2. The practical exam will be totally “hands-on” including routing and switching equipment as well as IP

Addressing and programs specifically related to the remote configuration of networking devices.

Examinations
1. All exams, excluding the practical exam, will be a combination of multiple choice, fill-in the blank, matching

as well as simulations.

Other Policies
1. The student expected to complete the On-Line lessons outside of class time.

2. Late assignments, including labs, will be penalized 10%.

3. All assignments must be completed using a word processor.

4. Students are responsible to see the instructor about any work missed due to absence.

5. Students who miss a quiz must take the quiz within two classes of the original quiz date.

6. Students are expected to participate as a member of teams

7. Students must pass both the Skills based portion in addition to the Academic portion of the curriculum to

pass the course.

8. Student’s final grade can only raise one letter grade above the on-line final exam score based on other class

assignments.

9. Students are allowed a maximum of three (3) re-takes of chapter quizzes per the semester.

10. All re-takes must be completed prior to the final exam, without exception.

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11. Department policy is that if you miss the equivalent of two (2) weeks of classes your final grade will drop by

one (1) letter grade.

Exam Breakdown:

Module Chapter/Section/Topic Titles % Coverage

0.1.0 Explain the advances in modern network technologies. 13%
0.2.0 Implement initial settings including passwords, IP addressing,
and default gateway parameters on a network switch and end
devices. 46%
0.3.0 Explain how network protocols enable devices to access local
and remote network resources. 41%
Module Group Exam Basic Network Connectivity and Communications 100%
0.4.0 Explain how physical layer protocols, services, and network
media support communications across data networks. 23%
0.5.0 Calculate numbers between decimal, binary, and hexadecimal
systems. 0%
0.6.0 Explain how media access control in the data link layer supports
communications across networks. 33%
0.7.0 Explain how Ethernet operates in a switched network. 44%
Module Group Exam Ethernet Concepts 100%
0.8.0 Explain how routers use network layer protocols and services
to enable end-to-end connectivity. 34%
0.9.0 Explain how ARP and ND enable communication on a network. 25%
0.10.0 Implement initial settings on a router and end devices. 41%
Module Group
Exam Communicating Between Networks 100%
0.11.0 Calculate an IPv4 subnetting scheme to efficiently segment a
network. 38%
0.12.0 Implement an IPv6 addressing scheme. 43%
0.13.0 Use various tools to test network connectivity. 18%
Module Group
Exam IP Addressing 100%
0.14.0 Compare the operation of transport layer protocols in
supporting end-to-end communcation. 51%
0.15.0 Explain the operation of the application layer in providing
support to end-user applications. 49%
Module Group
Exam Network Application Communications 100%
0.16.0 Configure switches and routers with device hardening features
to enhance security. 44%
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 0.17.0 Troubleshoot connectivity in a small network. 56%
Module Group
Exam Building and Securing a Small Network 100%

Final Exam Breakdown:

Type Module Chapter/Section/Topic Titles %

Coverage
TLO 0.1.0 Explain the advances in modern network technologies. 3%
TLO 0.2.0 Implement initial settings including passwords, IP addressing,
and default gateway parameters on a network switch and end
devices. 6%
TLO 0.3.0 Explain how network protocols enable devices to access local
and remote network resources. 6%
TLO 0.4.0 Explain how physical layer protocols, services, and network
media support communications across data networks. 7%
TLO 0.5.0 Calculate numbers between decimal, binary, and hexadecimal
systems. 0%
TLO 0.6.0 Explain how media access control in the data link layer supports
communications across networks. 8%
TLO 0.7.0 Explain how Ethernet operates in a switched network. 9%
TLO 0.8.0 Explain how routers use network layer protocols and services
to enable end-to-end connectivity. 9%
TLO 0.9.0 Explain how ARP and ND enable communication on a network. 5%
TLO 0.10.0 Implement initial settings on a router and end devices. 6%
TLO 0.11.0 Calculate an IPv4 subnetting scheme to efficiently segment a
network. 8%
TLO 0.12.0 Implement an IPv6 addressing scheme. 8%
TLO 0.13.0 Use various tools to test network connectivity. 5%
TLO 0.14.0 Compare the operation of transport layer protocols in
supporting end-to-end communcation. 5%
TLO 0.15.0 Explain the operation of the application layer in providing
support to end-user applications. 5%
TLO 0.16.0 Configure switches and routers with device hardening features
to enhance security. 6%
TLO 0.17.0 Troubleshoot connectivity in a small network. 6%

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Class Lesson Module Subjects Labs/Projects

Group Exam
Sept 2 1 Module 1: Networking Today Video 1.1.2 The Cisco Networking Academy
Learning Experience
Video 1.5.5 Download and Install Packet
Tracer
Video 1.5.6 Getting Started in Cisco Packet
Tracer
Video 1.7.5 Cisco WebEx for Huddles
Sept 7 Lab 1.5.7 Packet Tracer - Network
Representation
Sept 9 2 Module 2: Basic Switch and End Video 2.2.3 IOS CLI Primary Command
Device Configuration Modes
Video 2.2.5 Navigate Between IOS Modes
Video 2.3.4 Context Sensitive Help and
Command Syntax Check
Video 2.3.6 Hot Keys and Shortcuts
Video 2.4.6 Secure Administrative Access
to a Switch
Video 2.5.3 Alter the Running Configuration
Sept 14 Lab 2.3.8 Navigate the IOS
Lab 2.9.2 Basic Switch and End Device
Configuration
Sept 16 3 Module 3: Protocols and Models Video 3.1.1 Devices in a Bubble
Sept 21 Lab 3.7.10 Use Wireshark to View Network
Traffic
Sept 23 4 1 (1-3) Module 4: Physical Layer
Sept 28 Lab 4.6.6 View Wired and Wireless NIC
Information
Lab 4.7.1 Packet Tracer - Connect the
Physical Layer
Sept 30 5 Module 5: Number Systems Video 5.1.2 Converting Between Binary and
Decimal Numbering Systems
Video 5.2.2 Converting Between
Hexadecimal and Decimal Numbering Systems
October 6 Module 6: Data Link Layer
5
October 7 Module 7: Ethernet Switching Video 7.3.4 MAC Address Tables on
7 Connected Switches
Video 7.3.5 Sending the Frame to the
Default Gateway
October Lab 7.1.6 Use Wireshark to Examine
12 Ethernet Frames
Lab 7.2.7 View Network Device MAC
Addresses
Lab 7.3.7 View the Switch MAC Address
Table
October 8 2 (4-7) Module 8: Network Layer Video 8.2.3 Sample IPv4 Headers in
14 Wireshark
Video 8.3.5 Sample IPv6 Headers in
Wireshark
Video 8.5.5 IPv4 Routing Router Tables
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 October 9 Module 9: Address Resolution Video 9.2.3 ARP Operation – ARP Request
19 Video 9.2.4 ARP Operation – ARP Reply
Video 9.2.5 ARP Role in Remote
Communications
Video 9.3.1 IPv6 Neighbor Discovery
Lab 9.1.3 Packet Tracer - Identify MAC
and IP Addresses
Lab 9.2.9 Packet Tracer - Examine the ARP
Table
Lab 9.3.4 Packet Tracer - IPv6 Neighbor
Discovery
October 10 Module 10: Basic Router Video 10.4.1 A Network Device
21 Configuration Differences: Part 1
Video 10.4.1 B Network Device
Differences: Part 2
October Lab 10.4.4 Build a Switch and Router
26 Network
Lab 10.3.5 Packet Tracer - Troubleshoot
Default Gateway Issues
Oct 28 11 3 (8-10) Module 11: IPv4 Addressing Video 11.1.5 Network, Host and Broadcast
Addresses
Video 11.3.5 The Subnet Mask
Video 11.5.4 Subnet with the Magic Number
Video 11.6.4 Subnet Across Multiple Octets
Video 11.8.1 VLSM Basics
Video 11.8.2 VLSM Example
Activity 11.2.4 Unicast, Broadcast, or
Multicast
Activity 11.3.3 Pass or Block IPv4
Addresses
Activity 11.3.7 Public or Private IPv4
Address
Nov 2 Lab 11.6.6 Calculate IPv4 Subnets
Lab 11.10.2 Design and Implement a VLSM
Addressing Scheme
Nov 4 12 Module 12: IPv6 Addressing

Nov 9 Lab 12.7.4 Identify IPv6 Addresses

Lab 12.9.2 Configure IPv6 Addresses on
Network Devices
Nov 16 13 Module 13: ICMP Lab 13.3.2 Use Ping and Traceroute to Test
Network Connectivity
Nov 18 14 4 (11-13) Module 14: Transport Layer Video 14.5.5 TCP 3- Handshake
Video 14.6.2 TCP Reliability- Sequence
Numbers and Acknowledgments
Video 14.6.4 TCP Reliability – Reliability and
Flow control
Lab 14.8.1 Packet Tracer - TCP and UDP
Communications
Nov 23 15 Module 15: Application Layer Lab 15.4.8 Observe DNS Resolution
Nov 30 16 5 (14 & 15) Module 16: Network Security
Fundamentals
Dec 2 Lab 16.4.7 Configure Network Devices with
SSH
Lab 16.5.2 Secure Network Devices
Dec 7 17 Module 17: Build a Small Network
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 Dec 9 Lab 17.7.7 Packet Tracer - Troubleshoot
Connectivity Issues
Lab 17.8.2 Packet Tracer – Skills
Integration Challenge
Dec 14 6 (16 & 17) Review
Dec 16 On-Line Final Exam
Dec 21 Practical Skills Exam

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