The Networking Essentials 6e course and lab cover the basics of computer networks to advanced concepts in Ethernet networks; router configuration; TCP/IP networks; routing protocols; local, campus, and wide area network configuration; network security; wireless networking; optical networks; Voice over IP; the network server; and Linux networking. The labs are cloud-based, device-enabled, and can easily be integrated with an LMS. The Networking Essentials 6e course and lab also provide knowledge on the areas such as network security and hardening, cloud networking, virtualization, 5G, and other recent advances in wireless technology, infrastructure management, and current hardware and devices.

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Learning Objectives

Gain the foundational knowledge you need to take the first stesp on this topic.

1

  • Introduction

  • About This eBook
2

  • Introduction to Computer Networks

  • Introduction
    Network Topologies
    The OSI Model
    The Ethernet LAN
    Home Networking
    Assembling an Office LAN
    Testing and Troubleshooting a LAN
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
3

  • Physical Layer Cabling: Twisted-Pair

  • Introduction
    Structured Cabling
    Twisted-Pair Cable
    Terminating Twisted-Pair Cables
    Cable Testing and Certification
    10 Gigabit Ethernet over Copper
    Troubleshooting Cabling Systems
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
4

  • Physical Layer Cabling: Fiber Optics

  • Introduction
    The Nature of Light
    Fiber Attenuation and Dispersion
    Optical Components
    Optical Networking
    Safety
    Troubleshooting Fiber Optics: The OTDR
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
5

  • Wireless Networking

  • Introduction
    The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standard
    802.11 Wireless Networking
    Bluetooth, WiMAX, RFID, and Mobile Communications
    Configuring a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless LAN: A Case Study
    Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
6

  • Interconnecting the LANs

  • Introduction
    The Network Bridge
    The Network Switch
    The Router
    The Console Port Connection
    Interconnecting LANs with the Router
    Interconnecting LANs and WANs
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
7

  • TCP/IP

  • Introduction
    The TCP/IP Layers
    Number Conversion
    IPv4 Addressing
    Subnet Masks: Subnetting and Supernetting
    Supernetting, CIDR Blocks, and VLSM
    IPv6 Addressing
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
8

  • Introduction to Router Configuration

  • Introduction
    Router Fundamentals
    The Router’s User EXEC Mode (Router>)
    The Router’s Privileged EXEC Mode (Router#)
    Configuring the Network Interface: Auto-negotiation
    Troubleshooting the Router Interface
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
9

  • Introduction to Switch Configuration

  • Introduction
    Introduction to VLANs
    Introduction to Switch Configuration
    VLAN Subinterfaces
    Spanning Tree Protocol
    Power over Ethernet
    Troubleshooting the Switch Interface
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
10

  • Routing Protocols

  • Introduction
    Static Routing
    Dynamic Routing Protocols
    Distance Vector Protocols
    Configuring RIP and RIPv2
    Link-State Protocols
    Configuring the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Routing Protocol
    Advanced Distance Vector Protocol: Configuring Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
    Internet Routing with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
    IPv6 Routing
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
11

  • Managing the Network Infrastructure

  • Introduction
    Domain Name and IP Address Assignment
    IP Address Management with DHCP
    Scaling a Network with NAT and PAT
    Domain Name System (DNS)
    Network Management Protocols
    Analyzing Network Traffic
    Network Analyzer: Wireshark
    Analyzing Computer Networks: FTP Data Packets
    Troubleshooting IP Networks
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
12

  • Network Security

  • Introduction
    Intrusion: How Attackers Gain Control of a Network
    Denial-of-Service
    Security Software and Hardware
    Managing Network Access
    Router Security
    Switch Security
    Wireless Security
    Remote Access and VPN Technologies
    Physical Security
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
13

  • Cloud Computing and Virtualization

  • Introduction
    Virtualization
    Cloud Computing
    Enterprise Storage
    Summary
    Questions and Problems
14

  • Codes and Standards

  • Introduction
    Safety Standards and Codes
    Industry Regulatory Compliance
    Business Policies, Procedures, and Other Best Practices
    Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
    Summary
    Questions and Problems

Audience

Anyone wishing to explore this topic will benefit.

Language

English

Prerequisites

While there are no prerequisites for this course, please ensure you have the right level of experience to be successful in this training.

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