Twisted Pair Cable Noise Immunity
By Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity you'll explore how to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk between adjacent wires.
Network Internet Protocol (IPv6)
By Brett Sheleski, Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity you'll explore the IPv4 IP address scheme and the planned conversion to IPv6.
Peer-to-Peer Operating Systems
In this learning activity you'll examine how computers operate in a peer-to-peer network operating system.
FTP - What You Need to Know
By Joseph Wetzel
In this learning activity you'll explore why the FTP protocol is often used to transfer data across the network and more importantly, why it should not be.
Object or Class?
By Jay Stulo
In this learning activity, you'll watch an animated explanation of the terms class and object as used by computer programmers, and then contrast the differences.
Clients and Servers
In this learning activity you'll observe how computers operate in a client-server network operating system and consider the advantages and disadvantages of such a system.
Fiber-Optic Cables
In this learning activity you'll explore the physical construction and operation of single-mode and multi-mode fiber-optic cables used in networking.
An Algorithm for Converting a Decimal Number to a Binary Number
By Kevin Ritzman
In this learning activity you'll examine a systematic method for converting a decimal number (base 10) into a binary number (base 2).
What is the .Net Framework?
By carlfranklin
In this learning activity you'll discover what the .NET Framework is, what problems it solves, and how it came to be.
IP Routing
By Dawn Rohm
In this learning activity, you’ll explore how routers use routing tables to move data packets from their origin to their destination.
What is an Algorithm?
In this learning activity, we’ll learn what an algorithm is.
CreateJS Animation
By Brett Sheleski
A use of the CreateJS JavaScript Library to perform a looping animation.
Routers: Acronyms
By Joseph Wetzel, Jeff Sonnleitner
In this interactive activity, learners insert the router terms that each acronym stands for. Each of the acronyms is formed from the key letters in a term that relates to routers.
Cross-Site Scripting Defined
In this activity we will learn how vulnerable websites are open to cross site-scripting attacks (XSS).
Denial of Service Attacks
In this learning activity you'll explore what a denial of service attack is and learn how a single hacker can take down an entire system.
Coaxial Cables
In this learning activity you'll examine the RG ratings, networking applications, and types of connections for various coaxial cables.
Routers
In this learning activity you'll examine how routers transfer data between local area networks and the Internet.
Bandwidth Capacity Techniques
By Dennis Fontaine, Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity you'll follow the process of converting digital data into a series of analog signals.
Variables in Computer Programming (JavaScript)
In this learning activity you'll review what a variable is, how to use variables in JavaScript, and how the computer works with variables.
Firewalls: Relationships Among Firewall Perimeters
By Joseph Wetzel, Douglas Tabbutt
In this learning activity you'll examine how firewalls block viruses by discussing trusted, semi-trusted, and untrusted networks.
SSH - Secure Shell
In this activity you will learn the benefits of SSH, Secure shell, versus plain FTP.
Switches and Hubs
Learners view animations showing how hubs and switches work in local area network configurations.
Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks
By Steve Ebben
Fibre Channel storage area networks can play a pivotal role in the performance of cloud computing. This learning activity
will explain the benefits, components, and some basic configurations of fibre channel networks.
STP - The Spanning Tree Protocol
In this learning activity you'll use the Spanning Tree Protocol to correctly set up a loop-free Ethernet local area network.
Four Steps for Setting and Achieving Your Goals
By Mitch Vesaas
You will learn four steps for good goal setting.