Objective:

To familiarize students with the basics of Local Area Network (LAN) systems, their components, and the protocols they use.

Time Allotted: 1 Hour

Materials Needed: Internet Access, Computers

Lesson Outline:

I. Introduction (10 minutes) A. What is LAN? B. Overview of components

II. Network Topologies and Protocols (20 minutes) A. Different Network Topologies B. Popular Network Protocols

III. Network Configuration (25 minutes) A. Connecting PCs to Form a Network B. Configuring Network Settings

IV. Demonstration (5 minutes) A. Connect two computers and demonstrate a simple “Ping” operation

V. Conclusion & Assessment (15 minutes) A. Quiz Questions B. Summary

Assessments:

Short quiz and student demonstration to evaluate understanding of the lesson material.