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The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the unit. At the end of unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Friday of the unit. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of the unit.

Assignment Details

The Unit 2 Discussion Board has 2 parts. Complete the following for the Discussion Board:

Part 2: LabSim Description and Action Items: UNGRADED

Please refer to the following for information about accessing and using LabSim:

Click here to refer to the instructions for the Unit 2 Lab tasks.

Part 2

Information technology (IT) professionals must understand the functionality of the various types of networking hardware and media. Without this knowledge, it would be challenging to design a local area network (LAN) and to specify appropriate components. Not only are the network hardware functions different, organizations may use devices from different vendors complicating the integration between them.

Imagine that you are a consultant hired to install a LAN for a small neighborhood business. For a start, you may wish to consider the hardware and media used in your home or business to create a LAN. What exactly is required for Internet access?

Begin by discussing the network devices and media used in your home to create a LAN and to access the Internet. Discuss what might be needed to expand this environment to accommodate a small office with six employees.

Focus your explanations on the following:

Identify all of the network components that are necessary to create a local area network with Internet access.
Explain what each element does and why you would need to use it.
Summarize what might be necessary to configure an Internet connection. Identify the type of device you would recommend for this and explain why you would recommend it.
Finally, describe your experience regarding the LabSim tasks and share which node or activity you found to be the most enlightening. Explain your reasons.

Review the posts of your classmates, follow up on their questions and comments about your scenario, and add your perspective of their choices.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Project Criteria	Exceeds 90%–100%	Very good 80%–89%	Meets 70%–79%	Needs Improvement Below 70%
Content 40%	Response covers all topics indicated in the assignment and adds additional content. The writing was of collegiate level with no errors in spelling or grammar.	Response covers most topics indicated in the assignment. The writing was of collegiate level with one or less errors in spelling or grammar.	Response covers many topics indicated in the assignment. The writing was of collegiate level with two or less errors in spelling or grammar.	Response covers none-to-some of the topics indicated in the assignment. The writing was less than collegiate level with errors in spelling or grammar.
Interaction 40%	Multiple learner interactions per week that add to the discussion. Responses show evidence of critical analysis with questions to other classmates.	At least three learner interactions per week that add to the discussion. Responses show evidence of critical analysis.	No less than two learner interactions per week that add to the discussion. Responses show evidence of critical analysis.	Zero-to-one learner interactions per week in the Discussion Board. Response lacks evidence of critical analysis.
Supporting Analysis 20%	Analysis exceeded minimum requirements. Appropriate sources were used to support analysis and were properly referenced.	Basic analysis provided to support discussion. When appropriate to support discussion, appropriate sources were cited and properly referenced.	Some limited analysis provided to support discussion. When appropriate to support discussion, sources were cited, appropriate, and properly referenced.	No or inaccurate analysis, no sources were cited when needed, analysis and/or sources were not appropriate. When sources used, were not properly referenced.