Networking

Knowledge: TCP/IP Protocol, OSI Model, Encapsulating/Decapsulating, Subnetting, and IP Routing
Understand routers and switches with knowledge of subnetting
Tools: Wireshark , Cisco Packet Tracer, and GNS3

Static Routing and Routing Table. Data Network Design and Configuration (Oct 29, 2018)
Wi-Fi Setup of WAN with AP. Introduction to Data Communications and Networking (Jul 28, 2018)
FTP Analysis. Introduction to Data Communications and Networking (Aug 02, 2018)
SOHO Network Design. Introduction to Data Communications and Networking (Jul 17, 2018)

Identify the functions of a protocol and map it out to the proper functional layers in the OSI/ISO reference model.
Use networking tools such as a sniffer to capture traffic and analyze its encapsulation and functions.
Configure layer 2 LAN switch and routers via console access.
Implement virtual local area networks.
Implement IGP routing protocols.
Assign IP address space to networks.
Troubleshoot network issues.
Interconnect interfaces with cable and fibre.

Contextualize the Internet as a social, cultural and economic revolution to identify the roles and responsibilities of networking professionals.
Understand what a protocol is, how protocols define the architecture of the Internet and where they come from.
Explain the underlying technologies of a LAN: wire and logical topologies, physical wiring, MAC addressing and switching, IP and ARP interplay.
Relate the layers of TCP/IP model to their respective working protocols: Ethernet, IP, TCP and demonstrate this knowledge using a protocol analyzer.
Explain the challenges of global network routing, the basic generic approaches and the specific protocols used on the Internet.
Describe the working characteristics of the Internet application framework protocols: FTP, HTTP, SMTP, etc.
Explain platform level network applications like DHCP, NAT, DNS, and SNMP.
Relate network theory to the operation and configuration of a home router using wired and WLAN devices.