Chapter 1 – Introduction to Networking

CCNA 1 version 3.1

Rick Graziani
Cabrillo College
Spring 2005
Outcomes

1. What is networking?
2. Understand the physical connection that has to take place for a
computer to connect to networks and the Internet.
3. Recognize the basic components that comprise the computer.
4. Install understand network interface cards and/or modems.
5. Use basic testing procedures to test the Internet connection.
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the use of web browsers.

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The role of an IT (Information Technology)
Professional

• Networks are no longer a luxury, but a requirement to keep

the organization running.

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Computer
Technician

• “Desktop” support
– Responsible for setting up and maintaining the users’ computers.
– Putting the computers together.
– Adding new hardware: RAM, CD-ROM drive, Monitor, etc.
– Installing software
– Setting up accounts, email, and access to servers
– Troubleshooting
– Helping users
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Network Technician

• Connecting the computers to the network.

• Install, manage, troubleshoot network
infrastructure:
– Routers, Switches, Cables, Wireless
Access Points
• Issues:
– Security
– Quality of Service
– Video On Demand
– IP Telephony or Voice over IP
• Setting up any wireless network access.
• Configure the routers and switches.
– Basic configurations
– Security
– Traffic flow
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System
Administrator

• Maintaining the “file servers”, the computers that store the

software and data used by everyone.
• Setting up usernames and passwords for controlling
access to the network.
• Setting up and maintaining the servers that control Email.
• Keep the computers secure from viruses and hackers.
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Knowing what you are doing…

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What is
networking?
• Communication!
• An interconnection of
computers and other
devices:
– Printers
– Servers (computers)
– Scanners
– Network Devices
• Hubs
• Switches
• Routers
• Firewall
• Modem
• Wired and Wireless
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Most successful networking applications?

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Outcomes

1. What is networking?
2. Understand the physical connection that has to take place for a
computer to connect to networks and the Internet.
3. Recognize the basic components that comprise the computer.
4. Install understand network interface cards and/or modems.
5. Use basic testing procedures to test the Internet connection.
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the use of web browsers.

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Requirements for Internet or Network
connection

Note:
• The Internet is a “network of networks”.
• We will make this distinction clearer as we go.
• The requirements for an Internet connection are normally
the same for connecting to other types of networks
including LANs (Local Area Networks).
• More LATER!
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Requirements for Internet connection

• Physical connection from a computer (PC) to a network

– Telephone Modem (Analog)
– Network Interface Card (NIC)

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Requirements for Internet connection

• Logical connection uses standards called protocols (rules

for how information is transmitted): (More LATER!)
– Ethernet
– TCP/IP, a “suite of protocols”

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Requirements for Internet connection

• Applications that interprets the data and displays the

information in an understandable form:
– Web browser
– File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

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Outcomes

1. What is networking?
2. Understand the physical connection that has to take place for a
computer to connect to networks and the Internet.
3. Recognize the basic components that comprise the computer.
4. Install understand network interface cards and/or modems.
5. Use basic testing procedures to test the Internet connection.
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the use of web browsers.

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 PC basics

Personal Computer Subsystems

• Printed circuit board (PCB)
• CD-ROM drive
• Central processing unit (CPU)
• Floppy disk drive
• Hard disk drive
• Microprocessor
• Motherboard
• Network interface card (NIC)
• Bus
• Video card
• Random-access memory (RAM)
• Audio card
• Read-only memory (ROM)
• Parallel port
• System unit
• Serial port Mouse port
• Expansion slot
• Power cord
• Power supply
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Outcomes

1. What is networking?
2. Understand the physical connection that has to take place for a
computer to connect to networks and the Internet.
3. Recognize the basic components that comprise the computer.
4. Install understand network interface cards and/or modems.
5. Use basic testing procedures to test the Internet connection.
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the use of web browsers.

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Network interface cards (NIC)

A NIC is used to connect a device (computer) to a LAN (Local Area

Network).
The LAN is usually connected to a ISP (Internet Service Provider)
When selecting a NIC, consider the following factors:
• Protocols – Ethernet, Token Ring (becoming obsolete), wireless
protocols: 802.11a, b, or g
• Types of media – Twisted-pair, coaxial (older technology), wireless, or
fiber-optic
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NIC and modem installation

• A modem, or modulator-demodulator, is a device that provides the

computer with connectivity to a telephone line.
• Converts signals from analog to digital, and digital to analog.
• Depending upon your “Internet connection”, you may have just a
NIC, just a modem or both.

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Overview of high-speed and dial-up
connectivity

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Outcomes

1. What is networking?
2. Understand the physical connection that has to take place for a
computer to connect to networks and the Internet.
3. Recognize the basic components that comprise the computer.
4. Install understand network interface cards and/or modems.
5. Use basic testing procedures to test the Internet connection.
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the use of web browsers.

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TCP/IP description and configuration

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is a set

of protocols or rules developed to allow cooperating computers to
share resources across a network.
• Includes a “unique” (well, not always) address assigned to your
computer
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Verify IP Configuration: Win XP, NT, 2000

1 3

• ipconfig
• ipconfig /all
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Verify IP Configuration: Win 9x

1 2

3 4

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TCP/IP description and configuration

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Verify IP Configuration: MAC OS

• From the Apple menu, open your Control Panel, and select the TCP/IP
option. (older MacOS versions use the MacTCP control panel.)
• Click on the "Info" button in the TCP/IP configuration dialog.
• The configuration dialog shown to the right will be displayed. Look at
the address listed next to the line "This Macintosh"
• In this example, the IP address is 192.168.10.30
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 Verify IP Configuration: MAC OS X

• Select the Apple Menu, choose the System Preferences option, and
the Network control panel.
• Select the TCP/IP tab.

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Verify IP Configuration: Linux/Unix

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Testing connectivity with ping

• The ping command works by sending multiple IP packets to a

specified destination. Each packet sent is a request for a reply.
• The ping command is used to test the NIC transmit/receive function,
the TCP/IP configuration, and network connectivity.

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Chapter 1 – Introduction to Networking

CCNA 1 version 3.1

Rick Graziani
Cabrillo College
Spring 2005