Course Description
Whether you are looking for a data communications career or interested in networking your home, this course is for you. Learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot computer networks. Each unit concentrates on a different level of network hierarchy, including hardware, protocols, and real-world case studies. You will learn how networking professionals solve common networking problems resulting in consistent availability of productive and affordable networks.
Objectives
You’ll gain a workable understanding of the following concepts associated with computer networks:
| • How hubs, switches, and routers function |
• IP addressing |
| • TCP/IP configuring |
• Ethernet connections |
| • WAN: Frame Relay, T1, ATM, and DSL |
• Internet and intranets |
| • Frames vs. packets |
• How to network your own home |
Textbook and Materials You’ll Need
• You will need an e-mail account and an Internet connection.
Prerequisite
• Basic familiarity with e-mail and the Internet.
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