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5.1 Identify the fundamental principles of networks
Describe basic networking concepts
Addressing
Bandwidth
Status indicators
Protocols (e.g. TCP / IP including IP, classful subnet, IPX / SPX including NWLINK, NETBEUI / NETBIOS)
Full-duplex, half-duplex
Cabling (e.g. twisted pair, coaxial cable, fiber optic, RS-232, USB, IEEE 1394 / Firewire)
Networking models including peer-to-peer and client / server
Identify names, purposes and characteristics of the common network cables
Plenum / PVC
UTP (e.g. CAT3, CAT5 / 5e, CAT6)
STP
Fiber (e.g. single-mode and multi-mode)
Identify names, purposes and characteristics of network connectors (e.g. RJ45 and RJ11, ST / SC / LC, MT-RJ)
Identify names, purposes and characteristics (e.g. definition, speed and connections) of technologies for establishing connectivity for example:
LAN / WAN
ISDN
Broadband (e.g. DSL, cable, satellite)
o Dial-up
Wireless (all 802.11)
Infrared
Bluetooth
Cellular
VoIP
5.2 Install, configure, optimize and upgrade networks
Install and configure network cards (physical address)
Install, identify and obtain wired and wireless connection
5.3 Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for networks
Explain status indicators, for example speed, connection and
activity lights and wireless
signal strength
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