Networking

=Lesson 1: Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP=

2 class periods Activity 1: Create a short video that explains what IP addresses and subnet masks are, describes the private IP address spaces, introduces the concept of CIDR, or explains how to troubleshoot a connection with TCP/IP tools. (Each of you must choose a different topic.) or you'll lose their attention. || presented fully || 50 || Research your presentation so that it teaches something real, not just what you can remember. || (via YouTube, TeacherTube, or similar) and embedded on this wiki || 10 || Use the links above to embed your video in this wiki. || first name, class name, and the date || 10 || Stick with first name only for privacy purposes. ||
 * Explain the use of IP addresses
 * Configure TCP/IP to use a static address
 * Configure TCP/IP to obtain an IP address automatically
 * Explain the use of Automatic Private IP Addressing
 * Specify an alternate TCP/IP configuration for a computer running Windows XP Professional
 * Use TCP/IP tools to troubleshoot a connection
 * **Objective** || **Max Score Possible** || **Explanation** ||
 * Video is >1 min. and <4 min. long || 30 || Brevity is the key on the web -- be quick
 * At least 3 "hard facts" are
 * Video is available on the web
 * Video has a title that includes your
 * Total || 100 ||  ||

=Lesson 2: Understanding the Domain Name System=

1/2 class period =Lesson 3: Overview of Name Resolution=
 * Explain [|how the domain namespace works]
 * Identify domain-naming guidelines
 * Explain the purpose of [|zones]
 * Explain the [|purpose of name servers]

1/2 class period =Lesson 4: Configuring a DNS Client=
 * Explain how a [|forward lookup query] works
 * Explain the [|purpose of name server caching]
 * Explain how a [|reverse lookup query] works

1 class period
 * Configure DNS server addresses on a computer running Windows XP Professional
 * Configure DNS query settings