4.0 Networking

4.1 Summarize the basics of networking fundamentals, including technologies, devices and protocols

• Basics of configuring IP addressing and TCP/IP properties (DHCP, DNS)
• Bandwidth and latency
• Status indicators
• Protocols (TCP/IP, NETBIOS)
• Full-duplex, half-duplex
• Basics of workgroups and domains
• Common ports: HTTP, FTP, POP, SMTP, TELNET, HTTPS
• LAN / WAN
• Hub, switch and router
• Identify Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
• Basics class identification

4.2 Categorize network cables and connectors and their implementations

• Cables
  • Plenum / PVC
  • UTP (e.g. CAT3, CAT5 / 5e, CAT6)
  • STP
  • Fiber
  • Coaxial cable
• Connectors
  • RJ45
  • RJ11

4.3 Compare and contrast the different network types

• Broadband
  • DSL
  • Cable
  • Satellite
  • Fiber
• Dial-up
• Wireless
  • All 802.11 types
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • SSID
  • MAC filtering
  • DHCP settings
• Bluetooth
• Cellular