NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS / ADVANCED NETWORKING COURSE CODES: 5310, 5311 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Textbook and Resources
Common Career Technical Core Standards
CTSO’s
Future Business Leaders of America
SC Future Business Leaders of America
Skills USA
Technology Student Association
Assessments/Certifications:
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI)
Comptia Network +
TestOut Network Pro
CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator
CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist
Wireless Network Technician (WNT)
TestOut Switching Pro
TestOut Routing Pro
Network Computer Technician (NCT)
Network Systems Technician (NST)
Cisco Certified Network Associate
September, 2019
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
Resources:
Cisco Networking Academy
TestOut Educator Resources
CompTIA Practice Tests
IEEE
Videos:
YouTube Videos
Magazines:
Tech Republic: News, Tip, and Advice for Technology Professionals
PC Magazine
PC World
Wired
Apps:
Get Kahoot: Online interactive classroom activities
Quizlet (vocabulary word building)
Socrative: Quiz Builder
Equipment listing:
Networking Fundamentals, Adv Networking, Antivirus software Computer Workstation PC (one per student): DVD drive Intel Core i3.i5,i7 Processor (1.5 GHz or higher) or compatible Internet access Network Management Suite (e.g., Cisco, HPE, Microsoft, Micro Focus)
September, 2019
2 PCI-Express slots (free) 120GB of free hard drive space MS Office (most current edition) 8 GB of RAM SuSE/RedHat Linux Server software Test Simulation software VirtualPC or equivalent Windows 10 Professional or later with current service packs Windows Server 2003 or higher *Computer Desk/workbench (one per workstation) *Computer chair (one per workstation)
Classroom Requirements: Interactive White board LED projector *Access point capable of 802.11a/b/g/n *Ethernet switches, each capable of 100Base-TX transmission or higher * Cat 5e or higher straight-through patch cables that are at least 3 feet long
Desk/Workbench Tools: 100 ft. Cat 5e or higher cable Diagnostic software Internet access Laptop with power supply and wireless card Network cable tester/analyzer RJ4 modular connectors RJ45 crimping tool RJ45 Jacks 110/66 punch down tool Screwdrivers (flat and Phillips) Wire/cable strippers
Server Computer (one per classroom)
For Server Administration Server Rack (with optional wheels) 120 GB of free hard drive space Intel Core i3,i5,i7 CPU (2.0 GHz or faster) or compatible 2 Network Interface Cards (installed) MS Server 2016 or higher Open Enterprise Server OS (Micro Focus)
September, 2019
8 GB of RAM
Equipment/supplies/tools should reflect the textbook/lab manual adopted by the local school district.
September, 2019