CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Lesson 5.2.2 – Network Naming

Objective:

Students will be able to:

  • Define how naming and identifying are used in networking
  • Explore the Wireshark tool used to capture and analyze network packets

Standards:

CYBER.ORG Cybersecurity Learning Standards:

  • 6-8.CS.COMM.2 -Differentiate between a network device’s MAC and IP addresses.

Guiding Question:

How are devices on a network identified and what are some ways they can communicate?

Resources:

  • Lesson Slides Lesson 5.2.2 – Network Naming.pptx and Lab 5.2.2 – ARP with Wireshark.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

  1. Read the Lesson 5.2.2 – Network Naming.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
  2. Use the instructions in the Lesson 5.2.2 – Network Naming.pptx presentation to complete the Lab 5.2.2 – ARP with Wireshark.pptx Lab Activity using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (50 pts)

Assigned: February 20th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 23rd, 2026