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Fundamental of Networking

  • 7 courses

  • 19h 36m

  • 158 videos
  • 42 labs
  • Certificate on completion

This introductory bundle establishes a solid foundation in networking concepts. You'll learn about network types, internetworking models, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, physical media, and common network devices.

Skill Set

  • Explain fundamental networking concepts like network types, topologies, and purposes.
  • Describe the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and the TCP/IP model for network communication.
  • Understand and identify different types of IP addresses (IPv4 and IPv6).
  • Apply basic to advanced IP address subnetting techniques for network design.
  • Recognize various physical media used for network connectivity.
  • Identify common network devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, Wireless access points, Wireless LAN controllers, etc.) and their functionalities.

Courses

01. The Basics of Networking

  • 20 Lessons

  • 1h 20m

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This course provides an introductory overview of fundamental networking concepts. Students will learn the essentials of computer networks, including Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and methods of communication over wired and wireless setups. The course also explores network architectures like peer-to-peer and client-server models, and delves into physical network topologies such as bus, star, ring, and mesh. This chapter equips students with foundational knowledge to understand and construct effective network systems.

02. Internetworking Models

  • 22 Lessons

  • 2h 54m

  • 5 Labs

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This course examines the structure and function of the OSI and TCP/IP models, providing an in-depth look at each OSI layer, from Physical to Application, and their roles in network protocols such as Ethernet. It also compares the OSI model with the DOD's TCP/IP model, emphasizing their similarities and differences. Students will gain practical experience analyzing network traffic using Wireshark, with a focus on protocols like DNS, HTTP, and HTTPS, enhancing their understanding of how data flows across networks.

03. Introduction to IPV4 Addresses

  • 23 Lessons

  • 2h 05m

  • 5 labs

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This course provides a comprehensive overview of IPv4 addressing. It starts with the fundamentals of bits and bytes, progressing to detailed explorations of classful addressing, distinguishing between Class A through E IP addresses. The course explains the differences between private and public IPs, including Network Address Translation (NAT) usage. Students will learn both static and dynamic IP address assignment through practical lab demonstrations using Windows Server and Cisco Packet Tracer. Additional topics include the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) and IPv4 header analysis, with practical network diagnostics using Wireshark.

04. IPV4 Address Subnetting

  • 36 Lessons

  • 4h 53m

  • 28 Labs

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This course covers essential techniques for subnetting IPv4 addresses, starting with classful addressing and CIDR. Students will explore detailed methods for subnetting Class A, B, and C IP addresses through comprehensive examples and practical implementations. The course also introduces VLSM, explaining its advantages over fixed-length subnetting and demonstrating how to create efficient subnets tailored to specific network and host requirements. By the end of the course, learners will have the skills to design and implement optimized network infrastructures.

05. Introduction to IPV6

  • 16 Lessons

  • 3h 42m

  • 4 labs

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This course covers IPv6, focusing on its advantages over IPv4 and the need for next-generation addressing. It explores IPv6 addressing schemes, basic subnetting, and address types, along with manual, stateless, and stateful address assignment methods. Students will analyze IPv6 headers and extension headers using Wireshark, learning about datagram sizes, MTU, and fragmentation. Topics like NDP, ARP, and dual stacking techniques are also discussed. Practical exercises in GNS3 demonstrate IPv6 communication over Ethernet, providing hands-on learning.

06. Physical Media in Computer Networking

  • 19 Lessons

  • 1h 57m

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This course explores key cabling types and standards for building strong network infrastructures. It covers physical media and wiring standards, including coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber optics. Students will learn about twisted pair categories from Cat5e to Cat8, along with their performance and uses. The course also addresses Ethernet cabling standards, PoE technologies, and communication methods like simplex and duplex. By the end, students will be equipped to make informed decisions about networking hardware and setups.

07. Network Devices

  • 22 Lessons

  • 2h 43m

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This course provides an overview of essential network hardware used to facilitate and manage data communication. The course covers repeaters, hubs, switches, and bridges, emphasizing their functions and development. It also explores routers and various modem types, detailing their roles in network connectivity. Additionally, the course examines network security through firewalls and delves into wireless communication with lessons on Wireless Access Points (WAPs) and Wireless LAN Controllers (WLAN). This module equips students with knowledge of key devices essential for building and maintaining robust networks.

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