Objective: 

This section introduces you to common networking protocols. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

• Describe basic internet protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, and DHCP.
• Describe common email protocols, including SMTP, POP3, and IMAP.
• Identify common HTTP methods, such as GET, POST, and DELETE.
• Interpret common HTTP status codes.
• Describe how networking devices transmit data to the right location on a network.
• Use the ipconfig command to find the following information for a workstation:
  • IPv4 address
  • Subnet mask
  • Default gateway address
  • DNS server address
  • DHCP server address
• Configure the following IP version 4 TCP/IP settings for a workstation to connect to the local network and the internet:
  • IP Address
  • Subnet Mask
  • Default Gateway
  • DNS Server

Links:

• TestOut Courseware: https://labsimapp.testout.com/

Key Terms:

• Internet Protocol (IP)
• Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
• User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
• Domain Name System (DNS)
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
• Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3)
• Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)
• HTTP Method
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• Subnetting
• Subnet Mask

Topics Discussed:

• When might it be better to use TCP? When might it be better to use UDP?
• Why is it important for computers to use communications protocols?
• What is the relationship between subnet masks, IP addresses, and the binary number system?

Assignment:

1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
2. Study 6.5: Networking Protocols and complete the 6.5.8 & 6.5.10 Lab/Activities and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: April 16th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 17th, 2024
AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1