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XINC 1103

Network Connectivity XINC 1103

Cybersecurity Professionals Microcredentials Course

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Registration is now open for the Winter 2027 term.

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Course Overview

Building on previous work, this course will apply that learning to a home-office network. Students will set up a home router and add devices to a home network. They will implement security on the home network including a firewall and wireless authentication.

Prerequisite(s)

50% in XINC 1102

Credits

2.0

Domestic fees

$453.67

International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the components needed to build a home network
Explain how Wi-Fi traffic is controlled
Configure a wireless LAN device
Describe different types of network security threats
Explain how security tools can be used to mitigate network security threats
Implement user authentication for wireless security
Configure firewall settings

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022

Related Programs

Network Connectivity (XINC 1103) is offered as a part of the following programs:

Indicates programs accepting international students.

School of Energy

Essentials of Data Networks
Microcredential Part-time

Course Offerings

Fall 2026
Winter 2027

Fall 2026

Below is one offering of XINC 1103 for the Fall 2026 term.

CRN 50369

Dates

Nov 14 - Dec 05 Loading

CRN 50369
$453.67 Domestic fees

Class meeting times

Dates	Days	Times	Locations
Nov 14 - Dec 05	Sat	09:00 - 12:00	Online
Nov 14 - Dec 05	N/A	09:00 - 12:00	Online

Duration

4 weeks

Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Registration requirements

Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.

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This is a Distance & Online Learning course

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Winter 2027

Below is one offering of XINC 1103 for the Winter 2027 term.

CRN 91082

Dates

Mar 20 - Apr 17 Loading

CRN 91082
$453.67 Domestic fees

Class meeting times

Dates	Days	Times	Locations
Mar 20 - Apr 17	Sat	09:00 - 12:00	Online
Mar 20 - Apr 17	N/A	N/A	Online

Duration

4 weeks

Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Important information

No class on Saturday, March 27th (Easter Weekend)

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