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1.0 Introduction 
1 Networking Today 

1.0.1 Why should I take this module? Introduction

What will I learn to do in this
1.0.2
module? 1.0.1

Video - Download and Install

1.0.3
Packet Tracer
Why should I take this module? 

Video - Getting Started in Cisco

1.0.4
Packet Tracer Welcome to Networking Today!

Packet Tracer - Logical and Congratulations! This module starts you on your path to a successful
1.0.5
Physical Mode Exploration career in Information Technology by giving you a foundational
understanding of the creation, operation, and maintenance of
1.1 Networks Affect our Lives  networks. As a bonus, you get to dive into networking simulations
using Packet Tracer. We promise you will really enjoy it!

1.2 Network Components 

Network Representations
1.3
and Topologies 
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1.4 Common Types of Networks  What will I learn to do in this module? 

1.5 Internet Connections 

Module Title: Networking Today

1.6 Reliable Networks  Module Objective: Explain the advances in modern network
technologies.
1.7 Network Trends 
Topic Title Topic Objective

1.8 Network Security  Explain how

Networks Affect our Lives networks affect our
daily lives.
1.9 The IT Professional 
Explain how host and
Network Components network devices are
1.10 Module Practice and Quiz  used.

Basic Switch and End Device

2 
Configuration
 Topic Title Topic Objective
3 Protocols and Models 
Explain network
representations and
Network Representations and Topologies
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network topologies.
1.0 Introduction 
1 Networking Today  Compare the
characteristics of
1.0.1 Why should I take this module? Common Types of Networks
common types of
networks.
What will I learn to do in this
1.0.2 Explain how LANs
module?
and WANs
Internet Connections
Video - Download and Install interconnect to the
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Packet Tracer internet.

Video - Getting Started in Cisco Describe the four

1.0.4 Reliable Networks basic requirements
Packet Tracer
of a reliable network.
Packet Tracer - Logical and
1.0.5 Explain how trends
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such as BYOD, online
collaboration, video,
Network Trends
1.1 Networks Affect our Lives  and cloud computing
are changing the way
we interact.
1.2 Network Components 
Identify some basic
Network Representations security threats and
1.3
and Topologies  Network Security
solution for all
networks.
1.4 Common Types of Networks  Explain employment
The IT Professional opportunities in the
1.5 Internet Connections  networking field.

1.6 Reliable Networks 

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1.7 Network Trends 

Video - Download and Install Packet 

1.8 Network Security  Tracer

1.9 The IT Professional 

This video will show you how to download and install Packet Tracer.
You will use Packet Tracer to simulate creating and testing networks
1.10 Module Practice and Quiz  on your computer. Packet Tracer is a fun, take-home, flexible
software program that will give you the opportunity to use the
network representations and theories that you have just learned to
Basic Switch and End Device build network models and explore relatively complex LANs and
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Configuration WANs.
 Students commonly use Packet Tracer to:
3 Protocols and Models 
Prepare for a certification exam.
Practice what they learn in networking courses.
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Examine the impact of adding new technologies into existing
1.0 Introduction  network designs.
1 Networking Today 
Build their skills for jobs in the Internet of Things.
1.0.1 Why should I take this module? Compete in Global Design Challenges (take a look at the 2017 PT
7 Design Challenge on Facebook).
What will I learn to do in this
1.0.2
module? Packet Tracer is an essential learning tool used in many Cisco
Networking Academy courses.
Video - Download and Install
1.0.3
Packet Tracer To obtain and install your copy of Cisco Packet Tracer follow these
steps:
Video - Getting Started in Cisco
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Packet Tracer
Step 1. Log into your Cisco Networking Academy “I'm Learning”
page.

Packet Tracer - Logical and

1.0.5 Step 2. Select Resources.

Physical Mode Exploration

Step 3. Select Download Packet Tracer.

Step 4. Select the version of Packet Tracer you require.

1.1 Networks Affect our Lives  Step 5. Save the file to your computer.

Step 6. Launch the Packet Tracer install program.

1.2 Network Components 
Click Play in the video for a detailed walk-through of the Packet
Network Representations Tracer download and installation process.
1.3
and Topologies 

1.4 Common Types of Networks 

1.5 Internet Connections 

1.6 Reliable Networks 

1.7 Network Trends 

1.8 Network Security 

1.9 The IT Professional 

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1.10 Module Practice and Quiz 
Video - Getting Started in Cisco 

Basic Switch and End Device Packet Tracer

2 
Configuration
 Packet Tracer is a tool that allows you to simulate real networks. It
3 Protocols and Models  provides three main menus:

You can add devices and connect them via cables or wireless.
Show Menu You can select, delete, inspect, label, and group components
within your network.
1.0 Introduction  You can manage your network by opening an existing/sample
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network, saving your current network, and modifying your user
1.0.1 Why should I take this module? profile or preferences.

What will I learn to do in this If you have used any program such as a word processor or
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module? spreadsheet, you are already familiar with the File menu commands
located in the top menu bar. The Open, Save, Save As, and Exit
Video - Download and Install commands work as they would for any program, but there are two
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Packet Tracer commands that are special to Packet Tracer.

Video - Getting Started in Cisco

1.0.4 The Open Samples command will display a directory of prebuilt
Packet Tracer
examples of features and configurations of various network and
Internet of Things devices included within Packet Tracer.
Packet Tracer - Logical and
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Physical Mode Exploration
The Exit and Logout command will remove the registration
information for this copy of Packet Tracer and require the next user of
1.1 Networks Affect our Lives  this copy of Packet Tracer to do the login procedure again.

1.2 Network Components  Click Play in the video to learn how to use the menus and how to
create your first Packet Tracer network.
Network Representations
1.3
and Topologies 

1.4 Common Types of Networks 

1.5 Internet Connections 

1.6 Reliable Networks 

1.7 Network Trends 

1.8 Network Security 

1.9 The IT Professional 

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1.10 Module Practice and Quiz  Packet Tracer - Logical and Physical 

Mode Exploration
Basic Switch and End Device
2 
Configuration
 The network model in this Packet Tracer Physical Mode (PTPM)
3 Protocols and Models  activity incorporates many of the technologies that you can master in
Cisco Networking Academy courses. It represents a simplified
version of how a small to medium-sized business network might
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1.0 Introduction  Most of the devices in the Seward branch office and Warrenton data
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center are already deployed and configured. You have just been hired
1.0.1 Why should I take this module? to review the devices and networks deployed. It is not important that
you understand everything you see and do in this activity. Feel free to
What will I learn to do in this explore the network on your own. If you wish to proceed more
1.0.2
module? systematically, follow the steps below. Answer the questions to the
best of your ability.
Video - Download and Install
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Packet Tracer
 Logical and Physical Mode …
Video - Getting Started in Cisco
1.0.4
Packet Tracer
 Logical and Physical Mode …
Packet Tracer - Logical and
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Physical Mode Exploration

1.1 Networks Affect our Lives 

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1.1
Introduction to Networks Networks Affect our Lives

1.2 Network Components 

Network Representations
1.3
and Topologies 

1.4 Common Types of Networks 

1.5 Internet Connections 

1.6 Reliable Networks 

1.7 Network Trends 

1.8 Network Security 

1.9 The IT Professional 

1.10 Module Practice and Quiz 

Basic Switch and End Device

2 
Configuration