Objectives

By the end of the lab, students will be able to:

  • Understand the hardware components that make up computer networks.
  • Use software tools to administer a network.
  • Learn to design, configure, and tune computer networks.
  • Design computer networks.

Skills to Develop During the Semester

Throughout the lab, students will:

  • Design and implement computer networks using appropriate devices.
  • Configure the devices that form a network.
  • Analyze, identify, and solve networking problems grounded in theory.
  • Work effectively in teams to solve an engineering problem.