Course Description
This course is designed to delve into the essential concepts, standards, and practices of networking, exploring topics ranging from IP addressing and subnetting to infrastructure design, troubleshooting, and security. By the end of the course, learners will not only have a comprehensive understanding of networking fundamentals but also the practical skills and techniques necessary to diagnose and resolve networking issues, design and implement network infrastructure, and secure network environments against potential threats.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
- Understand key networking standards and protocols such as TCP/IP, OSI model, Ethernet, and DNS.
- Explain the role and function of networking devices including routers, switches, hubs, and access points.
- Demonstrate proficiency in IP addressing, including IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.
- Calculate subnet masks, network addresses, and host ranges for given IP address ranges.
- Understand various network media types including twisted pair, fibre optic, and wireless transmission media.
- Design and implement basic network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, and WLANs.
- Configure and manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
- Troubleshoot common issues related to network infrastructure configuration and connectivity.
- Understand fundamental principles of network security, including authentication, encryption, and access control.
