Wired and Wireless Networking

Catalog description

This course is a bridge course focused on an introduction to wired and wireless network infrastructures, topologies, technologies and protocols required for effective end-to-end communication. Basic security concepts are also introduced at the local area network communication level. Networking layers 1, 2 and 3 are examined in-depth using the International Standards Organization’s Open Systems Interconnection and TCP/IP models. Topics focus on the TCP/IP protocol suite, the Ethernet LAN protocol, IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN protocol, and routed and routing protocols common in local area networks. Labs will cover the various aspects of communication, management and security on equipment found in industry.