Wireless, Cloud Computing & Internet

Instructors: Dakota Snow

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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5 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 to configure, secure, and troubleshoot wireless networks including common 802.11 standards and Wi-Fi security protocols.
How to set up internet and SOHO networking environments including routers, modems, and basic network security configurations.
How to describe virtualization concepts and cloud computing deployment models relevant to modern IT support roles.

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course covers wireless networking standards, internet and SOHO networking setup, and an introduction to virtualization and cloud computing concepts — all tested on the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam.

This chapter covers how wireless networks function—from WAP setup and encryption to device connectivity, enterprise Wi‑Fi, alternative wireless standards, and troubleshooting—to ensure reliable and secure 802.11 communication.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment2 plugins

5 videosTotal 37 minutes

Wireless, Cloud Computing & Internet Introduction1 minute
Wireless Network Hardware10 minutes
Basic WAP Setup11 minutes
Wireless Encryption12 minutes
Securing Your Wireless Network (Show)2 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Wireless Networking Fundamentals Slide Handout5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 8 minutes

Wireless Networking Fundamentals Assignment8 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 10 minutes

Configuring a WAP (Click-through)5 minutes
Securing Your Wireless Network (Click-Through)5 minutes

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

This chapter explores the major tools and protocols for remote access, secure web and file transfer, proxy and VPN use, IoT connectivity, browser management, and practical network‑troubleshooting strategies.

What's included

12 videos1 reading1 assignment4 plugins

12 videosTotal 66 minutes

Telnet and SSH7 minutes
Remote Desktop Connections5 minutes
The World Wide Web9 minutes
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)7 minutes
Proxy Servers7 minutes
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)8 minutes
Internet of Things (IoT)3 minutes
Troubleshooting Internet Connections7 minutes
Browser Security7 minutes
Clear Browser Data (Show)3 minutes
Internet Options in Windows (Show)2 minutes
Verify a Secure Connection (Show)1 minute

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Internet and SOHO Networking Slide Handout5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 12 minutes

Internet and SOHO Networking Assignment12 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Clear Browser Data (Click-through)5 minutes
Internet Options in Windows (Click-through)5 minutes
Remote Access Technologies (Challenge)5 minutes
Verify a Secure Connection (Click-through)5 minutes

This chapter introduces the fundamentals of AI in IT—how it enhances system operations, the policies that guide its responsible use, the strengths and limitations of different AI models, and the distinctions between public and private AI systems.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment

Final graded assessment

What's included

1 assignment

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