1. Explain the functionality and use of typical network protocols.
2. Analyze network components and their primary functions in a typical data network from both logical and physical perspectives.
3. Differentiate among major types of LAN and WAN technologies and specifications and determine how each is used in a data.
4. Explain basic security requirement for networks
5. Compare and contrast the OSI and TCP/IP models and their applications to actual networks.
6. Differentiate between proprietary and nonproprietary protocols.
7. Explain the use of IP addressing in data networks.