Understanding Networking Fundamentals

leLearn how to configure a workstation to connect to a network, analyze network traffic using a protocol analyzer, examine switch and router configurations, perform basic IPv4 addressing and subnettin

In the course Understanding Networking Fundamentals you will learn how to configure a workstation to connect to a network, analyze network traffic using a protocol analyzer, examine switch and router configurations, perform basic IPv4 addressing and subnetting, and research network security solutions. You will gain an understanding of basic network functions, standards, and protocols, to prepare you to tackle advanced networking skills.
Course outcomes:

basics of layered network protocols and compare the two primary reference models: OSI and TCP/IP;
inspect a structured cabling system, including the proper use and installation of UTP and fiber optic cables;
configure a workstation to connect to a network;
ethernet operations and the use of VLANs by examining the configuration and operation of switches on a network;
spanning Tree operation as a method of eliminating broadcast storms on a switched network;
configure a Wi-Fi router for operation on a SOHO network, including security, SSID, and Wi-Fi channel;
various IP addressing considerations, including binary to decimal conversion, dotted decimal notation, classful vs. classless addressing, private vs. public addresses, and the us