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
Complex networks need to exchange routing information rapidly to prevent outages, making static routing updates impractical in most cases. This issue is solved by implementing dynamic routing protocols. In this topic, you will compare these protocols to understand the features that make them more or less appropriate for different networks. .
Text Lessons:
5.2.1 Dynamic Routing Protocols
5.2.2 Routing Information Protocol
5.2.3 Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
5.2.4 Open Shortest Path First
5.2.5 Border Gateway Protocol
5.2.6 Route Selection
Quiz/Assessment:
5.2.7 Lesson Review (10 questions)
Topics Discussed:
What is the difference between static and dynamic routing?
What network link characteristics are used to determine route selection?
What are the most common routing protocols? Which protocol is best for each situation?
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
Study Lesson 5.2: Dynamic Routing Technologies, and complete the 10 question 5.2.7 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: March 27th, 2025 Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 28th, 2025
Routers support internetworks of all sizes and types. It is critical for a network professional to understand the process a router applies to make forwarding decisions. In this lesson, you will examine routing tables and how they are used to select a forwarding path. You will also learn to use command line tools to report and test the routing configuration.
Text Lessons:
5.1.1 Routing Tables and Path Selection
5.1.2 Static and Default Routes
5.1.3 Routing Table Example
5.1.4 Packet Forwarding
5.1.5 Fragmentation
5.1.6 Router Configuration
5.1.7 Routing Table Tools
Text and Video Lessons:
5.1.8 tracert and traceroute (2:47 minutes)
Lab/Activity:
5.1.9 Lab: Install an Enterprise Router
5.1.10 Lab: Cisco Troubleshooting Tools
Quiz/Assessment:
5.1.11 Lesson Review (10 questions)
Topics Discussed:
What is the function of a routing table?
What information is contained in routing table entries?
What are directly connected, static, and default routes?
What are the uses of route, show route, tracert, and traceroute tools?
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
Study Lesson 5.1: Routing Technologies, and complete the 5.1.9 Lab: Install an Enterprise Router, 5.1.10 Lab: Cisco Troubleshooting Tools, and the 10 question 5.1.11 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: March 24th, 2025 Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 26th, 2025
While some support scenarios require a top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top approach, in practical terms a lot of troubleshooting activity starts with the Network layer. Connectivity tests and configuration information can identify issues within this layer or inform your decision of whether to move up or down layers to pinpoint the cause of a problem.
Text Lessons:
4.6.1 IP Configuration Issues
Text and Video Lessons:
4.6.2 Duplicate IP and MAC Address Issues
4.6.3 IP Forwarding Issues
Lab/Activity:
4.6.4 Lab: Use ping and tracert on Windows
4.6.5 Lab: Use ping and traceroute on Linux
4.6.6 Lab: Assisted Troubleshooting 1
4.6.7 Lab: Assisted Troubleshooting 2
4.6.8 Lab: Assisted Troubleshooting 3
Quiz/Assessment:
4.6.9 Lesson Review (10 questions)
Topics Discussed:
What are the symptoms of different IP misconfiguration scenarios?
How can an incorrect subnet mask cause IP communication issues?
What are the symptoms of an incorrect default gateway?
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
Study Lesson 4.6: IP Troubleshooting , and complete the 4.6.4 Lab: Use ping and tracert on Windows, 4.6.5 Lab: Use ping and traceroute on Linux, 4.6.6 Lab: Assisted Troubleshooting 1, 4.6.7 Lab: Assisted Troubleshooting 2, 4.6.8 Lab: Assisted Troubleshooting 3, and the 10 question 4.6.9 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: March 17th, 2025 Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 19th, 2025
Complete the TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro assessment provided in the TestOut Labsim Courseware by the end of the class period today.
This exam tests your foundational knowledge and ability to perform real-world tasks using operating systems, common PC hardware and software, basic networking, databases, programming, security and information systems.
Please put away all electronic devices, notes and other resources. Do not open any browser windows or tabs besides the TestOut Labsim Courseware. Please remain silent until the end of the testing session.
The exam contains up to 75 multiple-choice questions. Please carefully read all instructions and select the best answer from the available choices for each question.
You have fifty minutes to complete the test. You must submit your test answers before the end of the class period at 2:05pm.
Access the Client Proctored Exam – Student Guide posted in the Google Classroom Announcements Stream.
We will walk through the steps of the Guide today to prepare for the Monday, May 20th exam.
Download or request a paper copy of the Parent/Guardian Consent Form, which must be returned with your parent/guardian’s signature before you can take the exam.
Please return the signed copy by Friday, May 17th.
Assigned: May 13th, 2024 Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 14th, 2024 AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
