Networking Fundamentals & TCP/IP

Instructors: Dakota Snow

Included with

Learn more

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How networking hardware and protocols work together, including Ethernet frames, MAC addresses, and the TCP/IP protocol suite.
How to configure IP addresses, understand subnetting, and work with core protocols including DNS, DHCP, and HTTP.
How to use OS-level networking tools to configure connections, test connectivity, and troubleshoot common network issues.

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

There are 4 modules in this course

This course covers the foundational networking concepts and TCP/IP protocols required for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam, including how data moves across networks and how operating systems connect to and communicate over those networks.

This chapter introduces the fundamentals of local networking and the role of LANs, along with the basics of hexadecimal notation used throughout IT.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment

This chapter explains how TCP/IP addressing, subnetting, special IP ranges, NAT, DHCP, and connection‑monitoring tools work together to enable reliable communication across networks.

What's included

7 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

7 videosTotal 59 minutes

Introduction to TCP/IP14 minutes
Network IDs and Subnet Masks4 minutes
Special IP Addresses9 minutes
Network Address Translation (NAT)7 minutes
Dynamic IP Addressing10 minutes
Working with Connections9 minutes
IP Host (Show)5 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

TCP/IP Basics Slide Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

TCP/IP Basics Assignment10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

IP Host (Click-through)5 minutes

This chapter explores how networks identify, name, secure, and manage devices—covering DNS, Windows naming, Workgroups and Domains, router configuration, firewalls, port forwarding, and VLANs to build and protect functional SOHO networks.

What's included

17 videos1 reading1 assignment4 plugins

17 videosTotal 116 minutes

Working with DNS7 minutes
Windows Naming6 minutes
Working with Workgroups7 minutes
Working with Active Directory14 minutes
Windows Sharing with macOS and Linux7 minutes
The net Command4 minutes
Routers12 minutes
Basic Router Configuration12 minutes
Firewall Configuration11 minutes
Windows Firewall8 minutes
Port Forwarding7 minutes
Advanced Router Configuration8 minutes
Virtual LANs (VLANs)8 minutes
Connect to a VPN (Show)3 minutes
Launch Command Prompt (Show)2 minutes
Workgroup Logon (Show)1 minute
Workgroup Settings (Show)1 minute

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

OS Networking and Network Troubleshooting Slide Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 8 minutes

OS Networking and Network Troubleshooting Assignment8 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Connect to a VPN (Click-through)5 minutes
Launch Command Prompt (Click-through)5 minutes
Workgroup Logon (Click-through)5 minutes
Workgroup Settings (Click-through)5 minutes

Final graded assessment

What's included

1 assignment

Instructors

Dakota Snow

Total Seminars

6 Courses20 learners

Offered by

Total Seminars

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018

"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020

"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.

Learner since 2021

"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Unlock access to 10,000+ courses with a subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 4,700 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Frequently asked questions

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Networking Fundamentals & TCP/IP

Networking Fundamentals & TCP/IP

What you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

There are 4 modules in this course

Essentials of Networking

What's included

3 videosTotal 16 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

TCP/IP Basics

What's included

7 videosTotal 59 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

OS Networking and Network Troubleshooting

What's included

17 videosTotal 116 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 8 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Course Assessment

What's included

1 assignmentTotal 27 minutes

Instructors

Offered by

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

Unlock access to 10,000+ courses with a subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 4,700 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Frequently asked questions

More questions

Networking Fundamentals & TCP/IP

Networking Fundamentals & TCP/IP

What you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

There are 4 modules in this course

Essentials of Networking

What's included

TCP/IP Basics

What's included

OS Networking and Network Troubleshooting

What's included

Course Assessment

What's included

Instructors

Offered by

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

Unlock access to 10,000+ courses with a subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 4,700 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Frequently asked questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

Is financial aid available?

More questions