SW 404 - Network Concepts

Institution:

Eastern Connecticut State University

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Description:

This course covers network components, network architecture, and operating systems, including cabling, wiring hubs, file servers, bridges, routers, and network interface cards.It discusses network software and hardware configurations and demonstrates network concepts such as configuring protocol stacks and connecting a personal computer to a network.The course examines the seven-layer OSI-model and relates it to the current industry standard, TCP/IP, identifies sources of network overhead, introduces WAN architecture, with its implications for the developer and network security, discusses basic operating system architecture and its integration with the network, including operating system basic functions such as resource management and interfaces, and network-related functions such as multi-tasking, security, and authorization.Note: Students who have completed the Cisco Academy CCNA Course of study, Part I, will have been exposed to all topics to prepare for the exam toward their Cisco Certified Network Associate certification (CCNA).Students seeking to complete the Cisco Academy CCNA series may do so by completing SW 404, SW 596 Network Routing and Switching and SW 597 LAN/WAN Engineering.Lab included.Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.easternct.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 465-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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