Understanding Networking Fundamentals

A strong foundation of basic networking concepts is fundamental to a successful career in information technology. Networking technologies underlie all IT activities and a strong comprehension of the hardware and protocols used to create networks is essential to future success. In this course, you will learn how to configure a workstation to connect to a network, analyze network traffic using a protocol analyzer, examine switch and router configurations, perform basic IPv4 addressing and subnetting, and research network security solutions. You will gain an understanding of basic network functions, standards, and protocols, to prepare you to tackle advanced networking skills.

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Course Objective

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Basics of layered network protocols and compare the two primary reference models: OSI and TCP/IP
Inspect a structured cabling system, including the proper use and installation of UTP and fiber optic cables
Configure a workstation to connect to a network
Ethernet operations and the use of VLANs by examining the configuration and operation of switches on a network
Spanning Tree operation as a method of eliminating broadcast storms on a switched network
Configure a Wi-Fi router for operation on a SOHO network, including security, SSID, and Wi-Fi channel
Various IP addressing considerations, including binary to decimal conversion, dotted decimal notation, classful vs. classless addressing, private vs. public addresses, and the use of network masking
Create a subnet for a small network, selecting the correct masks for various situations to accommodate the current number of hosts in each subnet and to also allow for future growth
Operation of various TCP/IP protocols on a network, including connectionless and connection-oriented communications using UDP and TCP, translation between private and public addresses using NAT, and support protocols such as ARP, DNS, and DHCP
Router configurations to determine the function of various routing protocols, including RIP, IGRP, and OSPF, within and between networks
Various WAN technologies, including circuit switched solutions such as leased lines and packet switched solutions such as Carrier Ethernet, and determine the best WAN connectivity solution for a given corporate network
Use a protocol analyzer to capture and view network traffic, including e-mail, instant message exchanges, and web transactions
Basic network security implementations by testing the impact a router that has been configured as a firewall has on the flow of traffic through a network
Research the suitability of popular anti-malware suites for mitigating network security threats
Research Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to support BYOD deployments

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Target Audience

New IT professionals who want to learn the basics of a structured, layered approach to networking, including the fundamentals of network hardware and components, network protocols, IP addressing and subnetting, and various tools used in network monitoring and troubleshooting. Ideal candidates include: Entry-level and newly hired technical professionals, including PC support, help desk, and networking professionals; Sales and marketing professionals looking to increase their ability to communicate with technical professionals and increase sales; Technical professionals looking to strengthen core skill before pursuing advanced topics and certifications.

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Course Content

Introduction to Networking
Network Standards
Physical Network Connections
Ethernet LANs
Ethernet Switching
Wireless LANs
IP Addressing
IPv4 Subnetting
TCP and UDP
Support and Management Protocols
Routing
Wide Area Networks
Communications Protocols
Web Protocols
Network Security
Emerging Networking Technologies

Labs

Lab 1: Connect and Configure a Workstation
Lab 2: Protocol Analysis with Wireshark
Lab 3: Examine Current Switch Configurations
Lab:4 Examine Spanning Tree
Lab 5: Configure a Wi-Fi Router
Lab 6: IPv4 Addressing Considerations
Lab 7: Create a Subnet Plan for a Small Network
Lab 8: Examine Support Protocols
Lab 9: Examine Router Configurations
Lab 10: Recognize Application of Different WAN Technologies
Lab 11: Examine an E-Mail Message with Wireshark
Lab 12: Examine an Instant Message Exchange with Wireshark
Lab 13: Examine a Web Transaction with Wireshark
Lab 14: Test Firewall
Lab 15: Research Anti-Malware
Lab 16: Research MDM Software

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Understanding Networking Fundamentals

Understanding Networking Fundamentals

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