This section introduces you to the technologies and infrastructure that makes Internet connectivity possible. After finishing this section, you should be able to:
Describe the relationship between ISPs and the internet.
Compare and contrast internet service options.
Use a cable modem to connect a small home office network to the internet.
Explain how successive generations of cellular technologies impact mobile internet speed.
Describe how to use a virtual private network (VPN) to create a secure connection over the internet.
Configure a wireless infrastructure for internet connectivity.
Install a cable modem to a WAN connection.
Install a wireless router.
Connect the internet port on a router to a cable modem.
Connect a computer to a LAN port on a wireless router.
Configure an iPad to use SSL to securely communicate with an email server.
Connect an iPad to a secure wireless network.
Configure a VPN connection on a laptop computer with the following settings.
What are the advantages of a wired network connection? What are the advantages of a wireless connection?
How are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth similar? How are they different?
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
Study 6.3: Wired and Wireless Networking and complete the 6.3.4, 6.3.8, 6.3.11, 6.3.13 & 6.3.15 Lab/Activities and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: April 11th, 2024 Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 12th, 2024 AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
This section introduces you to computer networking devices and gives you practice setting up wired network connections. After finishing this section, you should be able to:
Define some advantages of computer networking.
Explain the difference between a local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN).
Describe common network topologies, including bus, ring, star, and mesh.
Explain the role of clients and servers on a network.
Describe standard devices and interfaces used in wired networking.
Describe standard devices and interfaces used in wireless networking.
Describe different network storage options.
Select and install a network interface card.
Use an appropriate network cable to connect a computer to the local network.
Use Network & Internet settings in Windows to confirm that a workstation is connected to the local network and the internet.
This section describes common careers in internet technology. After finishing this section, you should be able to:
Describe common careers in designing and configuring internet technologies, including web design, social media marketing, and internet service support.
Identify skills and educational requirements for internet technology careers.
This section introduces you to the concept of Cloud Computing, how it works, and its uses in our personal and business activities. After finishing this section, you should be able to:
Define and describe the uses of cloud computing.
Copy files from the local Windows file system to OneDrive.
Explain the relationship between cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS).
Discuss the features of cloud computing business solutions, including Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Amazon Web Services.
This section introduces you to web browsers and gives you practice using search engines, navigating web pages, and configuring basic browser settings. After finishing this section, you should be able to:
Use a web browser to access the world wide web.
Identify each of the component parts of a URL.
Use browser features such as private browsing, bookmarks, and downloading files.
Describe key browser and website features, including plug-ins, client-side scripting, certificates, caching, and proxy settings.
Configure browser privacy and security features such as pop-up blockers, location tracking, and cookies.
Clear a browser’s cache.
Troubleshoot common browser problems.
Configure proxy server settings on a computer to control internet access.
