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1.0 Introduction Introduction
1.0.1 Why should I take this module?
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What will I learn to do in this
1.0.2
module? Why should I take this
Video - Download and Install module?
1.0.3
Packet Tracer
Video - Getting Started in Cisco Welcome to Networking Today!
1.0.4
Packet Tracer
Congratulations! This module starts you on your path
Packet Tracer - Logical and
1.0.5 to a successful career in Information Technology by
Physical Mode Exploration
giving you a foundational understanding of the
creation, operation, and maintenance of networks. As
1.1 Networks Affect our Lives a bonus, you get to dive into networking simulations
using Packet Tracer. We promise you will really enjoy
it!
1.2 Network Components
Network Representations
1.3
and Topologies
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1.4 Common Types of Networks
What will I learn to do in this
1.5 Internet Connections module?
1.6 Reliable Networks
Module Title: Networking Today
1.7 Network Trends Module Objective: Explain the advances in modern
network technologies.
1.8 Network Security
Topic
Topic Title
Objective
1.9 The IT Professional
Explain how
Networks Affect our Lives networks affect
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our daily lives.
Network Components Explain how
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Topic
Topic Title
Objective
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network
devices are
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used.
1 Networking Today Explain
network
1.0 Introduction representations
Network Representations and
and how they
Topologies
1.0.1 Why should I take this module? are used in
network
What will I learn to do in this topologies.
1.0.2
module? Compare the
characteristics
Video - Download and Install
1.0.3 Common Types of Networks of common
Packet Tracer
types of
Video - Getting Started in Cisco networks.
1.0.4
Packet Tracer Explain how
LANs and
Packet Tracer - Logical and
1.0.5 Internet Connections WANs
Physical Mode Exploration
interconnect to
the internet.
1.1 Networks Affect our Lives
Describe the
four basic
1.2 Network Components Reliable Networks requirements
of a reliable
Network Representations network.
1.3
and Topologies
Explain how
trends such as
1.4 Common Types of Networks BYOD, online
collaboration,
video, and
1.5 Internet Connections Network Trends
cloud
computing are
1.6 Reliable Networks changing the
way we
interact.
1.7 Network Trends
Identify some
basic security
1.8 Network Security
Network Security threats and
solution for all
1.9 The IT Professional networks.
Explain
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The IT Professional opportunities in
the networking
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1 Networking Today Packet Tracer
1.0 Introduction
This video will show you how to download and install
1.0.1 Why should I take this module?
Packet Tracer. You will use Packet Tracer to simulate
creating and testing networks on your computer.
What will I learn to do in this
1.0.2 Packet Tracer is a fun, take-home, flexible software
module?
program that will give you the opportunity to use the
network representations and theories that you have
Video - Download and Install
1.0.3 just learned to build network models and explore
Packet Tracer
relatively complex LANs and WANs.
Video - Getting Started in Cisco
1.0.4
Packet Tracer Students commonly use Packet Tracer to:
Packet Tracer - Logical and Prepare for a certification exam.
1.0.5
Physical Mode Exploration Practice what they learn in networking courses.
Sharpen their skills for a job interview.
Examine the impact of adding new technologies
1.1 Networks Affect our Lives
into existing network designs.
Build their skills for jobs in the Internet of Things.
1.2 Network Components Compete in Global Design Challenges (take a look
at the 2017 PT 7 Design Challenge on Facebook).
Network Representations
1.3
and Topologies
Packet Tracer is an essential learning tool used in
many Cisco Networking Academy courses.
1.4 Common Types of Networks
To obtain and install your copy of Cisco Packet Tracer
follow these steps:
1.5 Internet Connections
Step 1. Log into your Cisco Networking Academy “I'm
1.6 Reliable Networks Learning” page.
Step 2. Select Resources.
Step 3. Select Download Packet Tracer.
1.7 Network Trends Step 4. Select the version of Packet Tracer you
require.
1.8 Network Security Step 5. Save the file to your computer.
Step 6. Launch the Packet Tracer install program.
1.9 The IT Professional Click Play in the video for a detailed walk-through of
the Packet Tracer download and installation process.
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1.0 Introduction
1.0.1 Why should I take this module?
What will I learn to do in this
1.0.2
module? 1.0.4
1.0.3
Video - Download and Install Video - Getting Started in
Packet Tracer
Cisco Packet Tracer
Video - Getting Started in Cisco
1.0.4
Packet Tracer
Packet Tracer is a tool that allows you to simulate real
Packet Tracer - Logical and
1.0.5 networks. It provides three main menus:
Physical Mode Exploration
You can add devices and connect them via cables
1.1 Networks Affect our Lives or wireless.
You can select, delete, inspect, label, and group
components within your network.
1.2 Network Components
You can manage your network by opening an
existing/sample network, saving your current
Network Representations
1.3
and Topologies network, and modifying your user profile or
preferences.
1.4 Common Types of Networks If you have used any program such as a word
processor or spreadsheet, you are already familiar
1.5 Internet Connections with the File menu commands located in the top menu
bar. The Open, Save, Save As, and Exit commands
work as they would for any program, but there are two
1.6 Reliable Networks commands that are special to Packet Tracer.
The Open Samples command will display a directory
1.7 Network Trends
of prebuilt examples of features and configurations of
various network and Internet of Things devices
1.8 Network Security included within Packet Tracer.
The Exit and Logout command will remove the
1.9 The IT Professional
registration information for this copy of Packet Tracer
and require the next user of this copy of Packet Tracer
1.10 Module Practice and Quiz to do the login procedure again.
Click Play in the video to learn how to use the menus
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1.0 Introduction
1.0.1 Why should I take this module?
What will I learn to do in this
1.0.2
module? 1.0.5
1.0.3
Video - Download and Install Packet Tracer - Logical and
Packet Tracer
Physical Mode Exploration
Video - Getting Started in Cisco
1.0.4
Packet Tracer
The network model in this Packet Tracer Physical
Packet Tracer - Logical and
1.0.5 Mode (PTPM) activity incorporates many of the
Physical Mode Exploration
technologies that you can master in Cisco Networking
Academy courses. It represents a simplified version of
1.1 Networks Affect our Lives how a small to medium-sized business network might
look.
1.2 Network Components
Most of the devices in the Seward branch office and
Warrenton data center are already deployed and
Network Representations
1.3
and Topologies configured. You have just been hired to review the
devices and networks deployed. It is not important
that you understand everything you see and do in this
1.4 Common Types of Networks activity. Feel free to explore the network on your own.
If you wish to proceed more systematically, follow the
steps below. Answer the questions to the best of your
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ability.
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