Troubleshooting issues with routing and VLANs can be a daunting challenge, so it is important to understand the basic principles of how hosts and routers apply route selection logic to forward packets. You should also be able to use diagnostic tests methodically to establish the scope and likely cause of an issue.
Text Lessons:
5.7.1 Routing Table Issues
5.7.2 Default Route and Routing Loop Issues
Text and Video Lesson:
5.7.3 VLAN Assignment Issues (7:09 minutes)
Quiz/Assessment:
5.7.4 Lesson Review (10 questions)
Topics Discussed:
How do I apply route selection logic with information in routing tables to diagnose the cause of forwarding problems?
How can VLAN assignment cause network communication problems?
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
Study Lesson 5.7: Routing and VLAN Troubleshooting, and complete the 10 question 5.7.4 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: April 14th, 2025 Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 15th, 2025
Most networks make use of virtual LANs (VLANs), both to improve network security and network performance, so they are an important concept for you to understand. In this topic, you will identify the benefits of network segmentation and the characteristics and functions of VLANs.
Text Lessons:
5.6.4 Tagged and Untagged Ports
5.6.5 Voice VLANs
5.6.6 Default VLAN and Native VLAN
5.6.7 VLAN Routing
Text and Video Lessons:
5.6.1 Virtual LANs and Subnets (2:51 minutes)
5.6.2 Virtual LAN IDs and Membership (12:09 minutes)
Ethernet, switching, and IP routing are the principal technologies used to implement cabled local networks. There are many types and sizes of network, however, and many different ways of designing cabling and forwarding to suit the requirements of large and small organizations and budgets. While you might not be responsible for network design at this stage of your career, it is important that you be able to identify the components and advantages of the tiered network hierarchies used to implement complex local networks.
Text Lessons:
5.5.1 Hybrid Topology
5.5.2 Three-Tiered Network Hierarchy
Lab/Activity:
5.5.3 Compare Three-tier Hierarchical Model
5.5.4 Lab: Create a Three-tier Network
Quiz/Assessment:
5.5.5 Lesson Review (5 questions)
Topics Discussed:
What is a corporate datacenter?
What does the core switch do?
How do the distribution and access layer switches work?
What is the access layer switch?
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
Study Lesson 5.5: Enterprise Network Topologies, and complete the 4 question 5.5.3 Compare Three-tier Hierarchical Model Activity, the 5.5.4 Lab: Create a Three-tier Network and the 5 question 5.5.5 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: April 9th, 2025 Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 10th, 2025
As well as understanding the different types of routing algorithms, you must be able to install routing devices to an appropriate place in the network. This lesson will help you to understand the role of routers placed at the network edge or perimeter. On IPv4 networks, this role involves the use of Network Address Translation (NAT) to manage communications between public and private address schemes.
Why is there a requirement for network address translation?
What is the difference between static NAT and dynamic NAT?
What is port forwarding?
What is the difference between NAT and PAT?
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
Study Lesson 5.3: Network Address Translation, and complete the 5.3.4 Lab: Configure NAT and the10 question 5.3.5 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: April 2nd, 2025 Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 4th, 2025
Most networks use intermediate systems to reduce cabling costs and complexity. In this topic, you will summarize the functions of hub, bridge, and switch appliances working at the Physical and Data Link layers.
A host on a network sends a frame to the hub. Which other devices on the network will see this frame?
A host on a network sends a frame to a switch. Which other devices on the network will see this frame?
What are the similarities and differences between a bridge and a switch?
What are the advantages of using switches instead of hubs?
What is the difference between a managed and an unmanaged switch?
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
Study Lesson 3.2: Ethernet Switches, and complete the 3.2.7 Lab: Install a Switch in the Rack, 3.2.8 Lab: Secure a Switch, 3.2.9 Lab: Cisco IoS Basics and the 10 question 3.2.10 Lesson ReviewExam to complete the Section.
Assigned: February 7th, 2025 Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 10th, 2025
As a network technician, you will frequently be involved with installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Ethernet network interfaces and transceivers. A network interface is the means by which a node is connected to the media and exchanges data with other network hosts. This involves both a physical connection to the network media and the use of a data link protocol such as Ethernet to perform addressing and framing. Understanding the properties of these components is essential for selecting appropriate products and configuring them correctly.
Text Lessons:
3.1.1 Network Interface Cards
3.1.2 Modular Transceivers
3.1.3 Transceiver Mismatch Issues
3.1.4 Transceiver Signal Strength Issues
3.1.5 Ethernet Frame Format
3.1.6 Media Access Control Address Format
Lab/Activity:
3.1.7 Compare Network Adapters
3.1.8 Lab: Select and Install a Network Adapter
3.1.9 Lab: Connect a Media Converter
Quiz/Assessment:
3.1.10 Lesson Review (15 questions)
Topics Discussed:
What is the function of a transceiver?
At which OSI layers do transceivers and network interfaces operate?
What is Ethernet framing, and how are network interfaces uniquely addressed?
What is the purpose of the cyclic redundancy check (CRC)?
What does the MAC address ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff indicate?
What are the symptoms of transceiver issues?
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
Study Lesson 3.1: Network Interfaces, and complete the 15 question 3.1.10 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: February 5th, 2025 Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 6th, 2025
Given a scenario, the student will be able to locate and configure common Wired and Wireless network configuration settings on a routing device.
Resources:
Refer to prior PowerPoint presentations on Network Types, Connector Types, Protocols, Networking Devices, Networked Devices and Bandwidth Management for review.
Topics Discussed:
Networking Fundamentals
Router
Local Area Network
TCP/IP – Transport Connect Protocol/Internet Protocol
DHCP – Dynamic Host Connect Protocol
802.11 Wireless
Bandwidth
Configuration
QoS
Assignment:
Complete the Lab Activity: Router Configuration Challenge worksheet in class today. Open the Router Configuration Challenge Form posted in today’s Google Classroom Assignment Post for instructions.
Assigned: November 7th, 2024 Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 7th, 2024
Begin reading the 1.3.1 – Copper Cables.pptx presentation on the Google Classroom. This lesson will introduce you to different types of copper cables and their standard characteristics.
Next, visit the How to Make a Network Cable: link at https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable for instructions on how to build a Cat5e cable to the EIA/TIA 568A or 568B spec. Read through the instructions completely before proceeding. Pay particular notice to the difference between a “passthrough” cable and a “crossover” cable.
Visit the rolling cart to pick up your tools and materials. You will need a arm’s length of Cat5e cable, two RJ-45 cable ends, and a crimper tool.
Follow the instructions to build your passthrough patch cable.
Once you have your passthrough cable built, test it using the provided cable tester. If your cable test is successful, you may proceed to build a “crossover” cable for extra credit.
Use clear tape and a marker to label your cables with your name and what type of cable it is (passthrough or crossover), and place it in the wire basket on the front table in the room.
Once they are graded, you are free to take your Cat5e cable home for your own use. Cables left behind will be deployed within the department.
Assigned: September 23rd, 2024 Due Date: September 25th, 2024
