• Describe how networks function, identify major components and function of network components and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model

• Use the host-to-host packet delivery process, describe issues relating to increased traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues

• Describe the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access

• Describe the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP / IP

• Describe the function of Wide Area Networks (WANs), the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT and RIP routing

• Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and manage the router's start-up and configuration

Module 1
Describe the Operation of Data Networks

Module 2
Implement a Small Switched Network

Module 3
Implement an IP Addressing Scheme

Module 4
Implement an IP Services Scheme

Module 5
Implement a Small Routed Network

Module 6
Explain and Select Administrative Tasks required for a Wireless LAN’s

Module 7
Identify and Mitigate Security Threats to a Network

Module 8
Implement and Verify WAN Links