NETW202 2019 January All Week Discussions Latest

NETW202 Introduction to Networking and Lab

Week 1 Discussion

INTERNET OF THINGS AND NETWORKS

As part of exploring our network this week, let's consider how the Internet of Things (IoT) works with our networks. What is the Internet of Things? You can probably think of several devices right now you use on your network. What are they? Could other devices could be added such as appliances to our network. What would they be?

 

NETW202 Introduction to Networking and Lab

Week 2 Discussion

IOT SOFTWARE

Network devices need software to make them operate. We commonly associate this with either Windows or Linux or Mac iOS. But in IoT, what software makes these devices tick? Explain.

 

NETW202 Introduction to Networking and Lab

Week 3 Discussion

IOT QUALIFIED DEVICES AND PROTOCOLS

What are IoT qualified devices? When we consider network communications and protocols we typically use in our tablets, smart phones and laptops, what protocols do IoT qualified devices use?

 

NETW202 Introduction to Networking and Lab

Week 4 Discussion

HIERARCHICAL ADDRESSING IN IOT DEVICES

All network capable devices today include use of an address to identify themselves on a shared network. Does this also include IoT devices? How is this hierarchical addressing achieved? Explain.

 

 

 

 

 

NETW202 Introduction to Networking and Lab

Week 5 Discussion

IOT SECURITY AND PRIVACY

Given the nature of IoT devices what security and privacy concerns can you identify? How would you protect IoT devices? Do all IoT devices need protection? Explain.

 

NETW202 Introduction to Networking and Lab

Week 6 Discussion

OPEN SOURCE AND PROPRIETARY APPLICATIONS AND IOT DEVICES

Consider open source and proprietary applications. What applications should be able to see and access IoT devices? When is open source preferred over proprietary? Explain.

 

NETW202 Introduction to Networking and Lab

Week 7 Discussion

FUTURE OF IOT

What is the future of IoT? What are the trends? What is the role of your degree skill set in the world of IoT? How does the world of IoT affect you personally? Professionally?