After completing Networking Essentials: Planning Connections the user should be able to:
 

	Select the appropriate network and transport protocols for various Token Ring and Ethernet networks
	Select the appropriate connectivity devices for various Token Ring and Ethernet networks
	List the characteristics requirements and appropriate situations for WAN connection services

Transport Protocols
 

	Packets and protocols
	Protocols and protocol Layers
	Windows NT networking
	Internet protocols (TCP/IP)

Transport Protocols II
 

	Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
	Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
	Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
	User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
	Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
	Domain Name System (DNS)
	File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
	Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
	Remote Terminal Emulation (TELNET)
	Installing and viewing network protocols

Transport Protocols III
 

	Network File System (NFS)
	NetWare IPX/SPX
	NetBEUI
	AppleTalk
	Data Link Control (DLC)
	Systems Network Architecture (SNA)
	Enabling and disabling network bindings

Modem Connectivity
 

	Modems
	Asynchronous transmission
	Synchronous transmission connectivity devices

Hubs Repeaters and Bridges
 

	Passive hubs
	Active hubs
	Intelligent hubs
	Repeaters
	Bridges

Routers and Gateways
 

	Routers
	Gateways

Connection Services
 

	Digital and analog signaling
	The public telephone network

Packet Routing and Switching
 

	Packet routing services
	Virtual circuits
	X.25
	Frame relay
	ISDN and B-ISDN
	Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)

This course is distributed with
 

	Exercises that allow users to practice in Windows NT
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Simulations that allow users to practice course skills even if they don't have access to the Windows NT product
	A glossary