Module Two

Projected Schedule, Module 2
Week F2F/Readings Assignments
Week 5
14 Feb 		Chapter 4
Data Link Layer 		Readings
Understanding Switches
Week 6
21 Feb 		Chapter 5
Network and Transport Layer
Building a Network 		TCP/IP and Subnet Masking
SOHO Routers
Week 7
28 Feb 		Chapter 6
Wired and Wireless
Local Area Networks
Transport Layer 		WShark Video
Client/Server
Net Review
Week 8
7 March 		Exam Two
(Textbook Chapters 4,5,& 6.
Selections from the open source text. Plus class lectures. Plus Assignments.) 		Module Two Assignments Due
After exam, Chapter 7, Backbone Networks

In the second module, we continue to explore the OSI/ISO Model. In specific, we learn about the Data Link, the Network, and the Transport Layers. We then learn about Local Area Networks along with the Wireshark Protocol Analyzer.

During this module, we learn more about layer two and layer three functions. Specific learning topics include relevant TCP/IP family protocols such as ARP, UDP, TCP, DHCP and DNS. Network layer functions including routing and addressing are also covered.

We will also learn about the hardware that operates at these levels such as switches and routers.

Chapter Summaries

  • Chapters 4, 5, & 6
  • Chapter 6

    • Note
    Exams based on readings, assignments, and class lectures.

    Note also
    Textbook publisher's slides available online.