Personal computing discussed
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DragonDaddyBear wrote:If I were to look for a more "modern" switch with 1Gbps copper, what would I look for? It would be nice to let these kids keep the switch and use it. I saw the 2960's for about $50 after shipping. I know it's a bit more money to get 1Gbps but I'm not looking to make a bunch of cash off these kids. I recently bought a 3750G for $80 after shipping. But I'm not sure it's the best switch or even what IOS version I got.
DragonDaddyBear wrote:It's at a support group for home school families. They operate differently than a co-op. Now, normally I wouldn't be worried about getting into switching and the like until much later, but these kids are purportedly gifted.
DragonDaddyBear wrote:That's a massive topic and if you include turning the computer on you can cover so much stuff - DHCP (request vs renew), ARP, DNS, routing, NAT, TCP, HTTP. If you have a dual stack connection then you get all the IPv6 stuff with SLAAC and NDP, if you don't then even more to cover with bringing up a 6-in-4 tunnel from https://tunnelbroker.net/I think the class would start as a "how does my computer get to Google" and move to networking basics. Kinda Networking + or CCNA lite. I have to fill 1.5 hours for 12 weeks. The switches is to give them something to do other than Wire Shark stuff.