Netw410

Hi, Class!

Welcome to NETW410: Enterprise Network Design with Lab. I am Farooq Afzal, your instructor for this course. I look forward to working with you and encourage you to begin working on the course right away. The contents of this course are interesting and career oriented!!

In this course you will apply knowledge of wired and wireless network technologies and services, as well as network security and cost consideration, to develop network solutions that meet business requirements. Critical thinking, problem solving, troubleshooting, and teamwork are emphasized.

Please review the syllabus carefully as it contains everything you need to know about the course and what is expected of you. I would highly recommend printing a copy of the syllabus for reference when you are not online. A few highlights of the syllabus are the course description, course schedule (which includes the weekly readings and assignments), and the assignment values. Look at the Terminal Course Objectives (TCOs) within the syllabus for more information about the topics covered in this course. Please pay close attention to the discussion requirements area of the syllabus, as this will guide you in your participation throughout the course.

Please ensure that you have ordered/received correct textbook (information is provided in the Syllabus). On the “course” tab on the left, there is a link for iLab; please visit this page, review all the provided information and verify that you can access the Lab. It is important to check announcement each week, as I will post important information whenever needed.

At the bottom of the course home page, you will see a section entitled “What’s New.” Here you will be able to see what has been posted in the threads since you were last in the class. You will also see a course checklist, which may help you track the activities and due dates throughout the course. Finally, note that the course weeks run Monday through Sunday, but you get an...