# Objectives
- Explain effects of networking
- Explain how host and networking hardware functions
- Represent and convey network topologies & representations
- Compare network characteristics
- Explain how LANs and WANs interconnect to the internet
- Describe the (4) basic requirements of a reliable network
- Explain trends in networking, and how they effect the way we interact
- Identify threats and solutions
- Identify employment opportunities in the field