Objective:
Students will be able to:
- Recognize how protocols, IP addresses, and ports are used to send and receive data on a network.
- Identify the function of common networking devices and services.
- Use built-in network tools to examine a device’s network configuration and connectivity.
Standards:
CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Objective:
2.8 – Identify basic networking concepts.
- Basics of Network Communication
- Network identifiers
- IP address
- Media access control (MAC) address
- Ports
- Basic network services
- Secure web browsing
- File transfer
- Network devices
- Modem
- Router
- Switch
- Access point
- Firewall
- Networking models
- Client/server
- Peer-to-peer
- Local area network (LAN)
- Wide area network (WAN)
Guiding Question:
How do devices know where to send data on a network, and what makes that communication work?
Resources:
- Lesson Slides 2.8.1 – Basic Network Concepts.pptx and Lab Slides 2.8.1 – Know Your Network.pptx presentations and Student Handout 2.8.1 – Basic Network Concepts available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
- Read the Lesson Slides 2.8.1 – Basic Network Concepts.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
- Complete first half of the Student Handout 2.8.1 – Basic Network Concepts Check for Understanding activity using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (25 pts)
- Use the information in the Lab Slides 2.8.1 – Know Your Network.pptx presentation to complete the second half of the Student Handout 2.8.1 – Basic Network Concepts document by end of day on Tuesday, February 17th. (25 pts)
Assigned: February 12th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 17th, 2026