Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

8/26 Activity 1.1.1: UsingGoogle Earth™™ to Viewthe World

• Explain the purpose of Google Earth.• Explain the different versions of Google Earth.• Explain the hardware and software requirements needed to useGoogle Earth (free edition).• Experiment with Google Earth features such as Help | Tutorial.• Experiment with Google Earth to explore continents, countries, andplaces of interest.

8/26 Activity 1.4.5: IdentifyingTop SecurityVulnerabilities

• Use the SANS site to quickly identify Internet security threats.• Explain how threats are organized.• List several recent security vulnerabilities.• Use the SANS links to access other security-related information.

8/26Lab 1.6.1: UsingCollaboration Tools—— IRCand IMTopology Diagram

• Define Internet Relay Chat (IRC) and Instant Messaging (IM).• List several collaborative uses of IM.• List several misuses and data security issues involving IM.• Use IRC to demonstrate collaboration.

8/26 Lab 1.6.2: UsingCollaborationTools——Wikis and WebLogs

• Define the terms wiki and blog.• Explore wiki features.

8/26 1.7.1: Skills IntegrationChallenge-Introduction toPacket Tracer

• Explore Packet Tracer Real-time mode• Explore the Logical Workspace• Explore Packet Tracer operation• Connect devices• Examine a device configuration• Review the standard lab setup• Overview of the devices

9/2 Activity 2.2.5: UsingNeoTrace™™ to ViewInternetworks

• Explain the use of route tracing programs, such as tracert andNeoTrace.• Use tracert and NeoTrace to trace a route from its PC to a distantserver.• Describe the interconnected and global nature of the Internet withrespect to data flow.

9/2 Lab 2.6.1: TopologyOrientation and Building aSmall Network

• Correctly identify cables for use in the network.• Physically cable a peer-to-peer and switched network.• Verify basic connectivity on each network.

9/2 Lab 2.6.2: UsingWireshark™™ to ViewProtocol Data Units

• Be able to explain the purpose of a protocol analyzer (Wireshark).• Be able to perform basic PDU capture using Wireshark.• Be able to perform basic PDU analysis on straightforward networkdata traffic.• Experiment with Wireshark features and options such as PDUcapture and display filtering.

9/2 2.7.1: Skills IntegrationChallenge-ExaminingPackets

• Complete the Topology• Add Simple PDUs in Realtime Mode• Analyze PDUs in Simulation Mode• Experiment with the model of the standard lab setup

9/9 Activity 3.4.1: Data StreamCapture

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:• Capture or download an audio stream• Record the characteristics of the file• Examine data transfer rates associated with the file

9/9 Lab 3.4.2: Managing aWeb Server

• Download, install, and verify a web server application• Verify the default web server configuration file• Capture and analyze HTTP traffic with Wireshark

9/9 Lab 3.4.3: E-mail Servicesand Protocols

• Configure the pod host computer for e-mail service• Capture and analyze e-mail communication between the pod hostcomputer and a mail server

9/9 3.5.1: Skills IntegrationChallenge-ConfiguringHosts andServices

• Configure Hosts and Services• Add, configure, and connect hosts and servers• Explore How DNS and HTTP Work Together• Use simulation mode to view the details of packets generated byDNS and HTTP

9/9 Lab 4.5.1: Observing TCPand UDP using Netstat

• Explain common netstat command parameters and outputs.• Use netstat to examine protocol information on a pod host computer.

9/9 Lab 4.5.2: TCP/IPTransport Layer Protocols,TCP and UDP

• Identify TCP header fields and operation using a Wireshark FTPsession capture.• Identify UDP header fields and operation using a Wireshark TFTPsession capture.

9/9 Lab 4.5.3: Application andTransport Layer ProtocolsExamination

• Configure the host computer to capture Application layer protocols.• Capture and analyze HTTP communication between the pod hostcomputer and a web server.• Capture and analyze FTP communication between the pod hostcomputer and an FTP server.• Observe TCP establish and manage communication channels withHTTP and FTP connections

9/9 4.6.1: Skills IntegrationChallenge-Analyzing theApplication andTransport Layers

• Configure Hosts and Services• Connect and configure hosts and services on the model of the labnetwork• Explore How DNS, UDP, HTTP, and UDP Work Together• Use simulation mode to visualize the operation of DNS, UDP, HTTP,and TCP on themodel of the lab network.

9/16 Lab 5.5.1: Examining aDevice’’s Gateway

• Understand and explain the purpose of a gateway address.• Understand how network information is configured on a Windowscomputer.• Troubleshoot a hidden gateway address problem.

9/16 Lab 5.5.2: Examining aRoute

• Use the route command to modify a Windows computer routingtable.• Use a Windows Telnet client command telnet to connect to a Ciscorouter.• Examine router routes using basic Cisco IOS commands.

9/16 5.6.1: Skills IntegrationChallenge-Routing IPPackets

• Configure a router interface using a GUI• Explore a routing table• Configure a static route using a GUI• Explore the routing of IP packets

9/16 Lab 6.7.1: Ping andTraceroute

• Use the ping command to verify simple TCP/IP networkconnectivity.• Use the tracert/traceroute command to verify TCP/IP connectivity.

9/16 Lab 6.7.2: ExaminingICMP Packets

• Understand the format of ICMP packets.• Use Wireshark to capture and examine ICMP messages.

9/16 Activity 6.7.3: IPv4Address Subnetting Part 1

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to determine networkinformation for a given IP addressand network mask.

9/16 Activity 6.7.4: IPv4Address Subnetting Part 2

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to determine subnetinformation for a given IP addressand subnetwork mask.

9/16 Lab 6.7.5: Subnet andRouter Configuration

• Subnet an address space given requirements.• Assign appropriate addresses to interfaces and document.• Configure and activate Serial and FastEthernet interfaces.• Test and verify configurations.• Reflect upon and document the network implementation.

9/16 6.8.1: Skills IntegrationChallenge-PlanningSubnets andConfiguring IP Addresses

• IP Subnet Planning• Practice your subnetting skills• Build the Network• Connect devices with Ethernet and serial cables• Configure the network

• Apply your subnetting scheme to server, PCs, and router interfaces;configure servicesand static routing• Test the network• Using ping, trace, web traffic, Inspect tool

3-2 Review

9/23 Lab 7.5.2: FrameExamination

• Explain the header fields in an Ethernet II frame.• Use Wireshark to capture and analyze Ethernet II frames.

9/23 7.6.1: Skills IntegrationChallenge-Data Link LayerIssues

• IP subnet planningo Practice your subnetting skills.• Build the network.o Connect devices with Ethernet and serial cables.• Configure the network.o Apply your subnetting scheme to server, PCs, and router interfaces;configureservices and static routing.• Test the networko Using ping, trace, web traffic, Inspect tool.

9/23 Lab 8.4.1: MediaConnectors Lab ActivityFluke 620 LAN CableMeter

• Test cables using a Fluke620 LAN CableMeter and a FlukeLinkRunner• Become familiar with the most common functions of a cable tester.• Test different cables for type and wiring problems.

9/23 8.5.1: Skills IntegrationChallengeConnectingDevices andExploring the PhysicalView

· Connect the devices in the standard lab setup· Connect the devices· Verify connectivity· View the standard lab setup in the Physical Workspace· Enter and view the Physical Workspace· View the standard lab setup at the various levels of the PhysicalWorkspace

9/30 Lab 9.8.1: AddressResolution Protocol (ARP)

• Use Windows arp command.• Use Wireshark to examine ARP exchanges.

9/30 Lab 9.8.2: Cisco SwitchMAC Table Examination

• Use the Telnet protocol to log into a Cisco Switch.• Use the Cisco IOS show mac-address-table command to examineMAC address and portassociations.

9/30 Lab 9.8.3: IntermediaryDevice as an End Device

• Use Wireshark to capture and analyze frames originating fromnetwork nodes.• Examine the origination of frames in a small network.

9/30 9.9.1: Skills IntegrationChallengeSwitched

· Determine IP subnet planning· Repair Ethernetrelatednetwork issues

Ethernet · Test the network

9/30 Lab 10.3.2: How ManyNetworks?

• Determine the number of subnets.• Design an appropriate addressing scheme.• Assign addresses and subnet mask pairs to device interfaces.• Examine the use of the available network address space.

9/30 Lab 10.6.1: Creating aSmall Lab Topology

• Design the logical network.• Configure the physical lab topology.• Configure the logical LAN topology.• Verify LAN connectivity.

9/30 Lab 10.6.2: Establishing aConsole Session withHyperTerminal

• Connect a router and computer using a console cable.• Configure HyperTerminal to establish a console session with a CiscoIOS router.• Configure HyperTerminal to establish a console session with a CiscoIOS switch.

9/30 Lab 10.6.3: Establishing aConsole Session withMinicom

• Connect a router and computer using a console cable.• Configure Minicom to establish a console session with the router.• Perform basic commands.

9/30 10.7.1: Skills IntegrationChallenge: NetworkPlanning andInterface Configuration

Upon completion of this lab, you• Build the network topology.• Plan the IP addresses.• Configure router and• Test the network.

10/7 11.4.3.3: Network LatencyDocumentation with Ping

• Use the ping command to document network latency.• Compute various statistics on the output of a ping capture.• Measure delay effects from larger datagrams.

10/7 Lab 11.5.1: Basic CiscoDevice Configuration

• Configure Cisco router global configuration settings.• Configure Cisco router password access.• Configure Cisco router interfaces.• Save the router configuration file.• Configure a Cisco switch.

10/7 Lab 11.5.2: ManagingDevice Configuration

• Configure network connectivity.• Use TFTP to save and restore a Cisco IOS configuration.

10/7 Lab 11.5.3: Configure HostComputers for IPNetworking

• Design the logical lab topology.• Configure the physical lab topology.• Configure the logical LAN topology.• Verify LAN connectivity.

10/7 Lab 11.5.4: NetworkTesting

• Design the logical lab topology.• Configure the physical lab topology.• Configure the logical LAN topology.• Verify LAN connectivity.

10/7 Lab 11.5.5: NetworkDocumentation with UtilityCommands

• Design the logical lab topology.• Configure the physical lab topology.• Design and configure the logical LAN topology.• Verify LAN connectivity.• Document the network.

10/7 Lab 11.5.6: Final Case Study -Datagram Analysis withWireshark

Upon completion of this exercise, students will be able to demonstrate:• How a TCP segment is constructed, and explain the segment fields.• How an IP packet is constructed, and explain the packet fields.• How an Ethernet II frame is constructed, and explain

10/7 11.6.1: Skills IntegrationChallengeConfiguringand Testing theLab Network

· Build, test, and configure the entire lab network· Integrate skills from throughout the course· Analyze the events involved in requesting a web page (DNS, ARP,HTTP, TCP, IP,Ethernet, HDLC)· Analyze the events involved in tracing the route to the web server(DNS, UDP, ARP,ICMP, IP, Ethernet, HDLC)