Design and Implementation of Local Area Networks
Description
The design, implementation, and configuration of local area networks. Students install the necessary hardware and software to set up a LAN server with several clients. Students will explore topics including internetworking, network management, network performance, and security.
Textbook
Dean, Network + Guide to Networks, 5th ed, Course Technology, 2009, ISBN 9781423902454
Course Outcomes
- Explain the principles of computer networking (CIT 1)
- Identify components common to all Client Server networks (CIT 1)
- Describe the purpose of the TCP/IP model and each of its layers (CIT 1)
- Explain specific functions belonging to each TCP/IP model layers (CIT 1)
- Explain Transmission Media Basics and Networking Media (CIT 1)
- Configure client operating system for a LAN environment (CIT 1)
- Design addressing schemes for TCP/IP networks (CIT 1, 3)
- Apply systematic troubleshooting process to identify and resolve networking problems (CIT 2)
- Troubleshoot LAN communication issues and record findings (CIT 1, 6)
- Summarize and present independent research on evolving and emerging technologies (CIT 4, 6)
- Identify the functions of LAN connectivity hardware (CIT 1)
- Research and propose technical solutions to the given problem (CIT 3, 4)
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Topics
- Principles of computer networking
- Components common to all Client Server networks
- TCP/IP model and each of its layers
- Transmission Media Basics and Networking Media
- Schemes for TCP/IP networks
- Functions of LAN connectivity hardware
- Independent research on evolving and emerging technologies
Assessment
- Lab Write-Ups (12)
- Tests (2)
- Quizzes (2)
- Research Paper/Presentation
