IT Skills     Networks and Telecommunications     Networking Fundamentals

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This course explores the concepts and best practices of end-to-end computer networking – from traditional implementations to emerging technologies. This course will educate you in the practical daily tasks of troubleshooting, configuring, managing, and documenting common network wireless and wired devices, as well as establishing basic network design and connectivity. This course will help you identify network limitations and weaknesses as well as implement network security, standards, and protocols.

Prerequisites

There are NO prerequisites for this course; however, for enhanced retention and understanding, we do recommend the following skills and knowledge:

Though not a prerequisite, prior experience with computer networks will be helpful

Though not a prerequisite, A+ certification (or equivalent knowledge) will be helpful

Certification

ComTIA Network+

Exams

CompTIA Network+ N10-006

Included Labs

OSI Model

Network Diagram

Cable

Collision and Broadcast Domains

Converting a Dotted Decimal IP Address to Binary - Example 1

Converting a Dotted Decimal IP Address to Binary - Example 2

Addressing a Small Branch Office

Addressing a Small Branch Office Using VLSM

IPv6 Address Shortening

Bandwidth for WAN Connection Types

Important Networking Commands

Outline

CompTIA Network+ N10-006

Module 1: Computer Network Fundamentals

Module 2: Addressing and Routing

Module 3: Network Infrastructures

Module 4: Network Security

Module 5: Network Operations

Module 6: Implementation and Troubleshooting

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Objectives

Explain end-to-end communication and addressing, including IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DNS, and ARP Work with coax, twisted-pair, and fiber optic cabling in a LAN environment Use the OSI and TCP/IP models to articulate key networking concepts and standards Perform the standard duties associated with network operations, including monitoring performance and maintaining documentation Address the real-world concerns of network security Implement 802.11 wireless LAN technologies Troubleshoot and resolve common network issues Work with WAN technologies Understand emerging technologies, such as unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization Identify different types of networks Identify the purpose of various configurations and protocols for routers and switches