Networks Course Description Introduces the Internet, a nationwide computer network that links colleges, technical institutes, businesses, and government agencies. Provides an excellent opportunity to understand, investigate, and explore the Internet and related wide area networks. The student will learn how to connect a PC to the Internet as well as how to use communications software to access the many resources available on the network. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different WANs.
Modems Evaluate different modems and select an appropriate product.
Communications software Evaluate different types of communications software and select an appropriate product. Communications software installation Install and use communications software. Purpose Describe the Internet and explain its purpose and scope. Internet protocol Describe the purpose of an IP address and explain the assignment procedure for IP addresses. Protocol standard Identify the protocol standard used on the Internet.