| Week | Module | Sections | In-class Lab Topic | |
| 1
Aug. 29 |
0.0 Introduction 1.0 Networking Basics |
0.1 Course Introduction 0.2 Using the Simulator 1.1 Networking Overview 1.2 Network Topologies |
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| 2
Sep. 5 |
1.0 Networking Basics | 1.3 Protocols 1.4 Network Connections 1.5 The OSI Model |
Quiz1: OSI ModelLab1: Networking Commands and Windows Network Configuration | |
| 3
Sep. 12 |
2.0 Cables and Connectors | 2.1 Twisted Pair 2.2 Coaxial 2.3 Fiber Optic 2.4 Wiring Implementation |
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| 4
Sep. 19 |
3.0 Networking Devices | 3.1 Network Adapters 3.2 Network Devices 3.3 Internetwork Device |
Quiz2: Cable standardsLab2: Cables and Networking Devices Connection | |
| 5
Sep. 23 (Tuesday)No classes on 9/26 and 10/3 |
4.0 Ethernet | 4.1 Ethernet 4.2 Ethernet Specifications 4.3 Connecting Network Devices |
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| 6
Oct. 10 |
5.0 Network Implementation | 5.1 IP Addressing 5.2 Address Assignment 5.3 Name Resolution |
Quiz3: EthernetLab3: Small Network | |
| 7
Oct. 17 |
5.0 Network Implementation | 5.4 Routing 5.5 NAT and ICS 5.6 IP version 6 |
Midterm Exam | |
| 8
Oct. 24 |
5.0 Network Implementation | 5.7 Multicast 5.8 Voice over IP (VoIP) 5.9 Virtualization |
Quiz4: SubnettingLab4: Subnetting | |
| 9
Oct. 31 |
6.0 Wireless Networking | 6.1 Wireless Concepts 6.2 Wireless Standards 6.3 Wireless Security 6.4 Wireless Configuration |
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| 10
Nov. 7 |
7.0 Wide Area Networks (WANs) | 7.1 WAN Concepts 7.2 Internet Connectivity 7.3 Remote Access |
Quiz4: Routing and WirelessLab5: Wireshark I | |
| 11 Nov. 14 |
8.0 Network Security | 8.1 Network Threats 8.2 Firewalls 8.3 VPNs 8.4 Switch Security 8.5 Authentication 8.6 Secure Protocols 8.7 Detection and Prevention |
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| 12
Nov. 21 No class on 11/28 (Happy thanksgiving!) |
9.0 Network Management | 9.1 Documentation 9.2 SNMP 9.3 Remote Management 9.4 Monitoring 9.5 Optimization |
Quiz5: Network SecurityLab 6: Network Security | |
| 13
Dic. 5 |
10.0 Troubleshooting | 10.1 Troubleshooting Overview 10.2 Troubleshooting Network Communication 10.3 Troubleshooting Physical Connectivity 10.4 Troubleshooting IP Configuration |
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| 14
Dic. 12 |
10.0 Troubleshooting | 10.5 Troubleshooting Name Resolution10.6 Troubleshooting Switching 10.7 Troubleshooting Routing 10.8 Troubleshooting Wireless |
Lab7: Wireless Networking Wireless Standards | |
| 15
Dic. 19 |
Final Exam |
EMT2455: Data Communications
Fall 2014 | Dr. Benito Mendoza
