Course Outline

Networking Fundamentals
Courseware 8366-1 Exam 98-366

Course Description
Networking Fundamentals provides students with fundamental network administration concepts. Students who
complete this course will have reviewed all of the exam objectives and be on their way to preparing for Microsoft
Technology Associate Exam #98-366. It can also serve as a stepping stone to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
exams.

Course Series
This Networking Fundamentals courseware is one of seven courses in the Microsoft Technology Associate Series. Other
courses available in the series include:
 Software Development Fundamentals
 Windows Development Fundamentals
 Web Development Fundamentals
 Database Administration Fundamentals
 Security Fundamentals
 Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
The Microsoft Technology Associate Series contains exercises that students can use to learn each of the features
discussed. Additional resources to practice and apply the skill sets are available from the CCI Technology Associate
Microsite. Students are encouraged to register at http://mta.ccilearning.com in order access these additional activities
both during and after completing the course.
Instructor Resources are available and are produced specifically to help and assist an instructor in preparing to deliver
the course using the CCI materials. Contact your coordinator or administrator, or call your CCI Account Manager for
information on how to access these resources.

Course Prerequisites
Prior to taking this course, students must possess the following basic computer literacy and Windows skills.
 Start and run Windows
 Use Minimize, Restore Down/Maximize, or Close
 Use the left and right mouse buttons appropriately
 Understand file management techniques
 Navigate between files, folders, or drives

System Requirements
Supported Architecture
 x32 or x64
 Single processor, 2 GHz or faster
 1 GB RAM or higher
Supported Operating Systems (Note: This course was developed using Windows 7 Home Premium)
 Any version of Windows 7.

© CCI Learning Solutions Inc. 1

 Course Outline

 The system must have TCP/IP installed and configured as the default networking protocol. If you use a standard
installation of Windows 7, TCP will be properly installed and configured.
Computer Setup:
 Computers may be configured as part of a workgroup or as part of a domain.
 Each computer should be configured to participate in a LAN within the classroom.
 Each computer should be configured as a DHCP client.
 Each computer should have Internet access. Internet access is required for completing exercises involving Internet
research and TCP utilities.
Hardware for exercises on microsite
 One wireless router and at least two wireless network interface cards for demonstrating how to configure and
secure a wireless network.
 A managed switch and interface cable (if a Web interface is not available) for the “Configuring VLANs” exercise. If a
managed switch is not available, students can perform Steps 1 – 7.
 At least 1 meter of Cat 5 or Cat 5e Ethernet cable, one crimper/wire stripper and at least two RJ-45 connectors for
each student for creating an Ethernet patch cable for the “Wiring an RJ-45 Connector” exercise.
Software for exercises on microsite
To perform the optional exercise “Examining DHCP Packets,” the Wireshark protocol analyzer (and its companion
application winpcap) must be installed. To download and install Wireshark, perform the following steps:
1. Open a browser and go to www.wireshark.org.
2. On the Wireshark home page, click the Download Wireshark link, then click a link for the latest stable release for
the operating system (for example, Windows 32-bit or Windows 64-bit).
3. Click Save in the File Download – Security Warning window. Navigate to a location of your choice and click Save.
4. When the download is complete, close the browser, navigate to the location of the downloaded executable file,
then double click the executable (for example, wireshark-win64-1.6.4.exe) to begin the installation.
Note: Administrative rights are required to install Wireshark
5. Allow the program to make changes to the computer and agree to the terms of the license agreement.
6. Accept all the installation defaults and install wireshark.exe and winpcap.exe.
Data files on the microsite:
 You can find the file dhcp.pcap in the Lesson 3 student area of the microsite.

2 © CCI Learning Solutions Inc.

 Course Outline

Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
 Define the function of networks.  Identify at which layer of the OSI and TCP models
 Differentiate between server-based and peer-to- various protocols and applications operate.
peer networks.  Describe the structure of IP packets and Ethernet
 Identify the function and characteristics of local frames, including the structure of the IP and
area networks (LANs). Ethernet headers.
 Understand addresses used on a network,  Differentiate between connection-oriented and
including MAC addresses and IP addresses. connectionless protocols.
 Identify reserved IP addresses.  Describe the function and characteristics of TCP,
 Identify the function and characteristics of wide including the structure of the TCP header and the
area networks (WANs). steps of the TCP handshake.
 Describe various WAN technologies, including dial-  Describe the function and characteristics of UDP,
up, ISDN, leased lines, DSL and cable. including the structure of the UDP header.
 Describe the history and structure of the Internet.  Explain the significance of port numbers, describe
port number ranges, and list the well-known port
 Differentiate between the Internet, an intranet
numbers for the most common Internet protocols.
and an extranet.
 Describe the functions of Internet addressing and
 Describe the functions of VPN, firewalls and
address types.
security zones.
 Describe the characteristics of IPv4 addresses,
 Understand wireless networking technologies, and
including bit counts, address classes, default
WLAN standards and security methods.
subnet masks, the use of the Boolean AND
 Compare network topologies and media access function, classful subnetting, and classless
methods. addressing (CIDR).
 Identify the seven layers of the Open Systems  Differentiate between static and dynamic IP
Interconnection (OSI) reference model. addressing.
 Explain the process of data encapsulation and  Identify reserved address ranges in IPv4.
packet creation.
 Identify the limitations of IPv4.
 Identify the four layers of the TCP model, and
 Describe the characteristics of IPv6 addresses,
describe how they correspond to layers of the OSI
including the hexadecimal numbering system,
model.
address abbreviation techniques, and address
 Review concepts and terms related to network types.
traffic.
 Identify reserved address ranges in IPv6.
 Understand the function and characteristics of
 Describe IPv6 subnet masks, compare IPv4 and
network switches.
IPv6 headers, and identify the advantages of using
 Understand the function and benefits of virtual IPv6.
LANs (VLANs).
 Differentiate between NetBIOS and host names.
 Understand the function and characteristics of
 Describe the structure and function of the Domain
routers.
Name System including domains, the domain
 Describe the routing function. name space, DNS server types, and DNS records.
 Understand network address translation (NAT).  Describe the function of Windows Internet Name
 Identify various transmission types, such as Service (WINS).
synchronous, asynchronous, baseband and  Identify the steps in the name resolution process.
broadband.
 Describe the function of Dynamic Host
 Identify the characteristics of different types of Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
transmission media such as twisted-pair, coaxial,
 Describe remote access tools.
and fiber-optic cable, including transmission
speeds and susceptibility to interference and  Describe the function of IP Security (IPsec).
interception.  Describe the characteristics and use of TCP
 Understand twisted-pair Ethernet wiring. diagnostic tools, including ping, tracert, pathping,
telnet, ipconfig and netstat.
 Describe technologies for free-space transmission.
 Identify proper cabling procedures.

© CCI Learning Solutions Inc. 3

 Course Outline

About This Courseware Lesson 2: Understanding Network Lesson 3: Understanding Protocols and
Courseware Description Hardware Services
Course Design Lesson Objectives Lesson Objectives
Course Objectives Networking Models Networking Models Revisited
Conventions and Graphics Traffic-related Concepts Structure of Packets and Frames
Lesson 1: Introduction to Networking Networking Devices Connection-Oriented vs.
Lesson Objectives Switches Connectionless Protocols
What Is a Network? Virtual LANs (VLANs) Port Numbers
Local Area Networks (LANs) Routers Internet Addressing
Wide Area Networks (WANs) Transmission Types Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)
A Brief Overview of the Internet Transmission Media Addresses
Internet, Intranet and Extranet Signal Interception Internet Address Classes
Wireless Technologies Transmission Media and Ethernet Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
Network Topologies Standards Names Resolution
Lesson Summary Proper Cabling Procedures Networking Services
Review Questions Lesson Summary Remote Access
Review Questions TCP Tools
Lesson Summary
Review Questions
Appendices
Appendix A: Courseware Mapping
Appendix B: Glossary of Terms
Appendix C: Index

4 © CCI Learning Solutions Inc.