Networking Fundamentals

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Networking Fundamentals

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Instructor: Shadow Farrell

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

161 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

3 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

93%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Learners will master network theory, internet infrasture, basic network security, management and troubleshooting.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Routing Protocols
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Model
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Network Administration
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Network Routing
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Network Protocols
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Network Routers
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Computer Networking

Tools you'll learn

Category: OSI Models
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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Assessments

28 assignments

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There are 9 modules in this course

In the Networking Fundamentals course, you’ll learn the basic principles of network theory and terminology. This includes understanding network components, node functions, different types of networks, and network models.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to: ● Understand network theory, terminology, and models ● Implement the OSI model and TCP/IP, including encapsulation and network protocols ● Master the use of networking hardware like switches and routers ● Troubleshoot wired and wireless networks using tools like packet sniffers In addition, you’ll work with software that simulates sophisticated networks, helping you gain practical, hands-on experience. At the end of the course, you’ll complete a capstone project, demonstrating your comprehensive understanding of the course material.

This module provides the student with an opportunity to understand some of the most basic vocabulary used in networking. Students will learn about the categories of networks and the standard network models.

What's included

7 videos12 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

7 videosTotal 30 minutes

Introduction to the ATA Program5 minutes
Overview of ATA Track1 minute
Advice for Completing the ATA Program6 minutes
Course Syllabus4 minutes
Definition of Networking3 minutes
Networking Components4 minutes
Network Theory Review7 minutes

12 readingsTotal 105 minutes

README5 minutes
Overview of Networking6 minutes
Node Functions7 minutes
Local Area Networks (LANs)3 minutes
Wide Area Networks (WANs)3 minutes
More Network Terminology6 minutes
Overview of Network Models3 minutes
Centralized4 minutes
Client/Server3 minutes
Peer-to-Peer5 minutes
Install Packet Tracer30 minutes
Create a Simple Network30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Network Theory Graded Assessment30 minutes
Networking Terminology Practice Assessment15 minutes
Network Categories Practice Assessment10 minutes
Standard Network Models Practice Assessment15 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Are you a network manager?10 minutes
SOHO anyone?10 minutes
Peer-to-peer networks10 minutes

In this module, students will learn about the OSI model and the TCP/IP model which describe how protocols work.

What's included

4 videos7 readings3 assignments

4 videosTotal 23 minutes

How the OSI Model Works Part 17 minutes
How the OSI Model Works Part 25 minutes
How The OSI Model Works Part 34 minutes
Protocol Models Review7 minutes

7 readingsTotal 26 minutes

Background of the OSI Model5 minutes
TCP/IP Model Layers2 minutes
Data Encapsulation3 minutes
Web Page Protocols3 minutes
File Transfer Protocols3 minutes
Email Protocols5 minutes
Supporting Protocols5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Protocol Models Graded Assessment30 minutes
OSI Model and TCP/IP Model Practice Assessment15 minutes
Protocols Practice Assessment15 minutes

In this module, students will learn about data transmission methods. After learning about the most common media access methods, they will explore common network connectivity devices. Finally, students will learn about wireless networks.

What's included

5 videos13 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts

5 videosTotal 22 minutes

Introduction to Ethernet4 minutes
CSMA/CD4 minutes
CSMA/CA3 minutes
Network Transmissions and Hardware Review4 minutes
Wireless Review8 minutes

13 readingsTotal 136 minutes

Data Transmission2 minutes
Transmission Methods3 minutes
Network Interface Cards5 minutes
Switches8 minutes
Routers3 minutes
WLAN Basics3 minutes
802.11 Standards5 minutes
Wireless Security6 minutes
Wireless Implementation6 minutes
Explore NICs20 minutes
Explore Hubs and Switches20 minutes
Explore Routers30 minutes
Configure Wireless25 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Network Transmissions and Hardware Graded Assessment30 minutes
Data Transmission and Media Access Methods Practice Assessment15 minutes
Network Connectivity Devices Practice Assessment15 minutes
Wireless Networks Practice Assessment15 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

What's your ethernet?10 minutes
Do you have a wireless network?10 minutes

In this module, students will learn about how the IP protocol works. Students will learn about IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and routing.

What's included

15 videos7 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

15 videosTotal 75 minutes

Rules of TCP/IP4 minutes
Subnet Masks3 minutes
Basic ANDing4 minutes
Local or Remote? Part 15 minutes
Local or Remote? Part 25 minutes
Local or Remote? Part 37 minutes
Routing6 minutes
Number Systems2 minutes
Decimal Numbers4 minutes
Binary Numbers7 minutes
Hexadecimal Numbers3 minutes
CIDR Background4 minutes
Subnetting8 minutes
CIDR Notation6 minutes
Internet Protocols Review6 minutes

7 readingsTotal 118 minutes

Background3 minutes
IPv4 Classes10 minutes
Private IP Addresses10 minutes
Network Address Translation15 minutes
IPv610 minutes
Design and Implement an IPv4 Network30 minutes
Configure Routing40 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Internet Protocols Graded Assessment30 minutes
IPv4 Addressing Practice Assessment10 minutes
Binary Numbers Practice Assessment15 minutes
Internet Protocols Practice Assessment15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Binary to decimal and back again!10 minutes

In this module, students will learn about the DHCP and DNS services that support TCP/IP. They will also explore some basic troubleshooting commands.

What's included

18 videos2 readings4 assignments

18 videosTotal 109 minutes

Static and Dynamic Addressing8 minutes
The DHCP Lease Process8 minutes
Centralized DHCP7 minutes
DHCP Server Settings7 minutes
DHCP Reservations6 minutes
Host Names4 minutes
Fully Qualified Domain Names3 minutes
Hosts File7 minutes
DNS Overview3 minutes
DNS Name Resolution Part 18 minutes
DNS Name Resolution Part 25 minutes
DNS Servers7 minutes
DNS Records Part 17 minutes
DNS Records Part 28 minutes
Split DNS4 minutes
Ping5 minutes
Tracert/Traceroute/Pathping6 minutes
TCP/IP Services Review7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 45 minutes

IPConfig/IFConfig5 minutes
Configure DHCP and DNS 40 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

TCP/IP Services Graded Assessment15 minutes
Assign IP Addresses Practice Assessment10 minutes
Domain Name Services Practice Assessment15 minutes
TCP/IP Commands Practice Assessment10 minutes

In this module, students will learn about defense in depth. They will explore controls for securing networks and controls for detecting network intrusions.

What's included

3 videos5 readings3 assignments

3 videosTotal 20 minutes

Defense in Depth5 minutes
Demilitarized Zones8 minutes
Network Security Review7 minutes

5 readingsTotal 109 minutes

Regulating Traffic Between Zones9 minutes
Controlling Client Access8 minutes
Intrusion Detection Systems6 minutes
Types of IDS/IPS6 minutes
Exploring NAT80 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 65 minutes

Network Security Graded Assessment30 minutes
Perimeter Security Practice Assessment20 minutes
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Practice Assessment15 minutes

In this module, students will learn remote access in general and VPNs in specific.

What's included

2 videos4 readings3 assignments

2 videosTotal 14 minutes

VPNs6 minutes
Remote Networking Review8 minutes

4 readingsTotal 29 minutes

Remote Access6 minutes
Remote Access Infrastructure8 minutes
Remote Access Protocols7 minutes
VPN Protocols8 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Remote Networking Graded Assessment30 minutes
Remote Network Architecture Practice Assessment15 minutes
Virtual Private Networking Practice Assessment15 minutes

In this module, students will learn the concepts of network management. They will study troubleshooting methodology and review strategies for troubleshooting various types of issues.

What's included

1 video10 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

1 videoTotal 7 minutes

Network Management / Troubleshooting Review7 minutes

10 readingsTotal 68 minutes

Network Management10 minutes
Troubleshooting11 minutes
Physical Issues4 minutes
Logical Issues5 minutes
Wireless Issues4 minutes
Troubleshooting30 minutes
Troubleshooting Hint Physical Issues1 minute
Troubleshooting Hint Logical Issues1 minute
Troubleshooting Hint Wireless Issues1 minute
Troubleshooting Hint DNS Issues1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 46 minutes

Network Management / Troubleshooting Graded Assessment30 minutes
Network Monitoring Practice Assessment15 minutes
Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Practice Assessment1 minute

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

How did it go?10 minutes

In this module, the student will upload a capstone project that demonstrates mastery of the material.

What's included

2 videos1 peer review

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Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

As for beginners and fundamental of networking this course is a good choice

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

The course was very well detailed and the peer grading review assignment was fun. Thanks

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2024

This is a great course. I love how they included the labs.

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