Saigon Institute of Information Technology
Website: http://www.saigontech.edu.vn
Fundamentals Of Networking Technology
(ITNW 1425)
CRN:
Prerequisite
Ready for ENGL 1301 and MATH 1314 (i.e. no remediation needed) and high school computer literacy or equivalent. Competency with a PC and with editing software such as Microsoft Word is also required.
Credit: 3
Course Objectives
The main goal of this course is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies, concepts and terminology. You will learn about the equipment and technologies used in LANs and WANs. You will learn about the network topologies used today and design a network using these topologies. A variety of network equipment will be discussed, including hubs, routers, switches, and NICs. LAN architectures are covered including Ethernet, Token ring, and FDDI. Also, you will learn about wide area networking technologies and remote access technologies such as X.25, ISDN, frame relay, ATM, DSL, SMDS, and SONET networks. Wireless networking and handheld computing is also discussed. All major LAN and WAN protocols will be discussed including TCP/IP and the newer IPv6, In addition you will learn about the OSI layered communications model. Aside from learning the technologies involved in networking, you will get to understand the daily tasks involved with managing and troubleshooting a network.
TEXTBOOKS
Book Title
Author
ISBN
Publisher
Guide to Networking Essentials 6th Edition
Greg Tomsho
Ed Tittel
David Johnson
1-4188-3718-0
Thomson Course Technology
Semester: Spring 2014
Class ITNW 1425
Room, Days and Times:
- Computer LAB L308, Wednesday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Computer LAB L208, Saturday: 9:40 am – 10:40 am
Instructor: Hung, Nguyen Thai
Phone Contact: 0902602836
Email Address: hungiaht@gmail.com
Other Required Materials: The course will be enriched by demonstration of various concepts covered and the media mix