Week 5: Physically Fit Networks!
[Monday]: Installing a Physical network
On Monday, we will review your work in Week 3 and discuss how real-world networks are installed. To do so, you all will work on HoA#4 during class. We will also discuss the concepts in the assignment as a class so that everyone is on the same page. Overall, you will learn how to:
- Recognize and describe the functions of the key components in a structured cabling system
- Explain the process of installing structured cable
- What to consider when installing a NIC
- Perform basic troubleshooting on a structured cable network
- Build a Network in Packet Tracer that simulates the WWU network design
[Wednesday]: Tour of WWU Networking
- On Wednesday, we will be given a presentation about and a tour of WWU networking. Please have questions prepared to ask our tour guide.