Introduction to Networking – Basics and Essentials

This comprehensive course, divided into nine modules, covers the fundamentals of networking. It is designed to guide you from building a small network to understanding IP addressing, subnetting, and basic network security concepts.

Modules Include:

1. Communicating in a Connected World: Learn about local networks and how to build a simple network.
2. Types of Networks: Explore peer-to-peer networks, home networks, and networks for small businesses and larger organizations.
3. Network Devices: Understand the various devices needed for network connections, including end devices and intermediary devices.
4. Data Transmission: Discover how data is transmitted over networks using different media such as copper cables, fiber optics, and wireless communication.
5. Network Components: Learn about clients, servers, and the roles they play in a network.
6. Network Utilities: Get introduced to utilities like ping and traceroute for testing connectivity.
7. Getting Online: Understand the components needed to connect to a network, including IP addressing and DHCP servers.
8. Network Topologies: Learn about physical and logical topologies and different types of cabling.
9. Advanced Networking: Dive deeper into advanced networking concepts and configurations.