Monday, January 10th

Check Homework - Price List for a Home Network (four computers)
Demonstration of Patch Cord Lab
Begin Technical Support: Networking Support:LANs Part II

Homework

Make a list of what you would need to setup your own home network. If you are not sure go to any on-line computer store and look in the networking section or do a search on how to setup a network.

Review the instructions for making patch cables

The following web site also shows the steps for making a patch cord

What

Career Technical Education Standards

C. Network Communications Pathway
Students in the Network Communications Pathway prepare for careers that involve network analysis, planning, and implementation, including the design, installation, maintenance, and management of network systems.
C2.1        Know the types of networks and their features and applications.
C2.2        Know how to implement a functional wired and wireless network, including the installation and configuration of components, software, and plug-ins.

Why

The successful establishment and maintenance of information technology infrastructure is critical to the success of almost every twenty-first-century organization. Employment continues to grow for persons with expertise in network communications.

How

By seeing how to make a patch cord for an Ethernet network