Data Communications and Network Principles. 3 credits

Catalog description

Focuses on primary aspects of data communications and networking. Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Internet models; Layer 1 interfaces and cabling configurations; IP network addressing, network design, router and port configurations; security protocols; static routing, RIPv2, and OSPF configurations; TCP, UDP, data reliability, and error correction methods; Telnet, FTP, TFTP, HTTP, SMTP, POP, and DNS protocols. Notes: This course is 50 percent lab work of configuration of routers and network design, implementation, and testing. Offered by Info Sciences & Technology . Limited to two attempts.