COMN-144 Network Infrastructure Configuration & Implementation

Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 . Pre- or Co-requisite: COMN-120.
This course will cover the concepts and procedures involved in designing and setting up a basic computer network including working with network hardware and networking procedures and protocols. This includes installing, configuring, and troubleshooting a basic computer network utilizing concepts such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless networking, and security.

Course Outcomes
Identify network hardware used in setting up a network

Learning Objectives

Explain the function of a network interface card in regards to setting up a network
Explain the function of a switch in regards to setting up a network
Explain the function of a router in regards to setting up a network
Explain the function of a wireless access point in regards to setting up a network

Performance Standards

Demonstrate how a network interface card is used in regards to setting up a network
Demonstrate how a switch is used in regards to setting up a network
Demonstrate how a router is used in regards to setting up a network
Describe how a wireless access point is used in regards to setting up a network

Identify network protocols used in setting up a network

Learning Objectives

Explain the function of TCP/IP in regards to setting up a network
Explain the function of DNS in regards to setting up a network
Explain the function of DHCP in regards to setting up a network

Performance Standards

Demonstrate how TCP/IP is used in regards to setting up a network
Demonstrate how DNS is used in regards to setting up a network
Demonstrate how DHCP is used in regards to setting up a network

Configure IP addressing used in setting up a network

Learning Objectives

Explain the function of an IP address in regards to setting up a network
Explain the function of a subnet mask in regards to setting up a network
Explain the function of a default gateway in regards to setting up a network

Performance Standards

Demonstrate how to change an IP address in a networked environment
Demonstrate how to add a subnet mask in a networked environment
Demonstrate how to add a default gateway in a networked environment

Set up a basic computer network using Ethernet

Learning Objectives

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of setting up an Ethernet network
List the required hardware and software components necessary to set up an Ethernet network
Describe the various types of wired cable used in setting up an Ethernet network

Performance Standards

Demonstrate how to set up a computer network using Ethernet

Set up a wireless network using wireless access points

Learning Objectives

Describe the function of a wireless network adapter in regards to setting up a wireless network
Describe the function of a wireless access point in regards to setting up a wireless network
List the hardware and software components necessary in regards to setting up a wireless network

Performance Standards

Demonstrate how to set up a wireless network using wireless network adapters and a wireless access point

Implement security on a network

Learning Objectives

List the various methods that can be used to secure a wired network
List the various methods that can be used to secure a wireless network
Describe the results of setting up a wired network that is vulnerable to security weaknesses
Describe the results of setting up a wireless network that is vulnerable to security weaknesses

Performance Standards

Demonstrate how to set up a secure wired network
Demonstrate how to set up a secure wireless network

Troubleshoot basic network problems

Learning Objectives

List the steps involved in resolving a network problem
Describe the process of troubleshooting a network problem on a wired network
Describe the process of troubleshooting a network problem on a wireless network

Performance Standards

Demonstrate how to troubleshoot a network problem in a wired network
Demonstrate how to troubleshoot a network problem in a wireless network