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The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

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The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

This course is part of Google IT Support Professional Certificate

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

52,723 reviews

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
95%
Most learners liked this course

Skills you'll gain

  • Category: Network Administration
  • Category: TCP/IP
  • Category: Network Troubleshooting
  • Category: Routing Protocols
  • Category: Networking Hardware
  • Category: Computer Networking
  • Category: Network Protocols
  • Category: Network Security
  • Category: Network Model
  • Category: Data Integrity
  • Category: Wireless Networks
  • Category: General Networking
  • Category: Network Routing

Tools you'll learn

  • Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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Assessments

31 assignments

Taught in English

Build your Networking expertise

This course is part of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Professional Certificate.
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There are 6 modules in this course

Welcome to the Networking course of the IT Support Professional Certificate! In the first module of this course, we will cover the basics of computer networking. We will learn about the TCP/IP and OSI networking models and how the network layers work together. We'll also cover the basics of networking devices such as cables, hubs and switches, routers, servers and clients. We'll also explore the physical layer and data link layer of our networking model in more detail. By the end of this module, you will know how all the different layers of the network model fit together to create a network.

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15 videos7 readings6 assignments1 plugin

In the second module of this course, we'll explore the network layer in more depth. We'll learn about the IP addressing scheme and how subnetting works. We'll explore how encapsulation works and how protocols such as ARP allow different layers of the network to communicate. We'll also cover the basics of routing, routing protocols, and how the Internet works. By the end of this module, you'll be able to describe the IP addressing scheme, understand how subnetting works, perform binary math to describe subnets, and understand how the Internet works.

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18 videos3 readings4 assignments

In the third module of this course, we'll explore the transport and application layers. By the end of this module, you'll be able to describe TCP ports and sockets, identify the different components of a TCP header, show the difference between connection-oriented and connectionless protocols, and explain how TCP is used to ensure data integrity.

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11 videos2 readings4 assignments1 plugin

In the fourth module of this course, we'll explore networking services. We'll learn about why we need DNS and how it works. We'll also show you why DHCP makes network administration a simpler task. By the end of this module, you'll be able to do describe how DNS and DHCP work, how NAT technologies help keep networks secure, and how VPNs and proxies help users connect and stay secured.

What's included

14 videos2 readings7 assignments

In the fifth module of this course, we'll explore the history of the Internet, how it evolved, and how it works today. We'll understand the different ways to connect to the Internet through cables, wireless and cellar connections, and even fiber connections. By the end of this module, you'll be able to define the components of WANs and outline the basics of wireless and cellular networking.

What's included

15 videos8 readings6 assignments

Congratulations, you've made it to the final module in the course! In the last module of this course, we'll explore the future of computer networking. We'll also cover the practical aspects of troubleshooting a network using popular operating systems. By the end of this module, you'll be able to detect and fix a lot of common network connectivity problems using tools available in Microsoft Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems.

What's included

18 videos6 readings4 assignments

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