Build a foundation of networking knowledge in a real-world, multi-vendor environment.

A strong foundation of basic networking concepts is fundamental to a successful career in information technology, and in our popular Understanding Networking Fundamentals course, you'll gain those real-world, practical skills.

In this broad-based foundational course, you'll move step-by-step through the basics of data networking, practicing with leading-edge technologies from Cisco, Juniper, ADTRAN, HP, Dell, and Microsoft.

With a strong foundation and an understanding of basic network functions, standards, and protocols, you will be prepared to tackle advanced networking skills including TCP/IP, security, wireless integration, and Voice over IP.

What You'll Learn

• How switches and routers interconnect using equipment from multiple vendors
• IP addressing and how to create subnets
• How TCP/IP works and how to configure it on various devices
• Capture and view network traffic using a protocol analyzer
• Wireless network options available
• Basic security and firewall issues
• How Ethernet works and how all of the various forms can be connected
• Basics of layered network protocols
• Difference between logical and physical network segments
• Install Cat 5e UTP and fiber optic cables
• How VLANs function
• When and how to use NAT
• Function of various routing protocols such as RIP, IGRP, and OSPF
• An overview of WAN technologies
• Functions of NetBIOS and NetBEUI
• Benefits and issues of Instant Messaging
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