CIOS 245 Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics

Catalog Description
CIOS 245 Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics
This course teaches students how to design and implement networks in small- to medium-sized environments. The course focuses on network terminology and protocols, local-area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. Course fee: $125. (Recommended: CIOS 110 and 210; or equivalent skills.) (4+0) Offered As Demand Warrants

Skill Expectations
CIOS 245 Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics is an advanced class. Students should have skills equivalent to CIOS 110 Microcomputer Operating Systems and CIOS 210 Hardware and Software Configuration and Troubleshooting before they take this class.

List of Class Competencies

1. To have the conceptual background to analyze networking, including network layers, protocols, routers and switches.
    
2. To be able to choose the appropriate network cabling and topology for different applications.
    
3. To be able to set up the appropriate network interface cards for individual computers.
    
4. To be able to physically create network cables and to install network cable in a professional manner.
    
5. To be able to create individual users and groups that control access to different networking capabilities.
    
6. To be able to install a microcomputer operating system to allow peer-to-peer networking.
    
7. To be able to set up and configure a peer to peer microcomputer network to share printers and applictions.
    
8. To be able to use a network to install applications software.
    
9. To be able to set up and use a client server network that will share printers and applications.
    
10. To be able to setup and use a computer network that will work with clients that use different operating systems.
     
11. To be able to use, setup and, configure network aware software such as electronic mail, scheduling, conferencing, and collaborative software.
     
12. To be able to set up and use a client server network for remote access.
     
13. To be able to use network diagnostics and troubleshooting to analyze and optimize network performance.
     
14. To be able to analyze network needs and to design and implement a network plan for an office or small business.
     
15. To be able to setup and configure the appropriate, hubs, routers, and switches for a microcomputer network.
     
16. To be able to monitor current network practices and to modify the network configuration as appropriate.
     
17. To be able to setup and configure a network so that it has the appropriate level of security for the organizations needs.
     
18. To be able to protect the network from virus and security attacks from internal or external sources.

Related Links:

• CIOS Course Descriptions
• Credit for Prior Learning