This course provides a comprehensive foundation in computer networking fundamentals, covering both basic and advanced concepts. Learners begin with the basics of computer networks, their types (LAN, WAN, PAN, MAN), architectures (Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer), and network topologies. The course then explores the OSI and TCP/IP reference models, explaining how communication happens through encapsulation, decapsulation, and protocols across different layers. Next, students study transmission media, including twisted-pair, coaxial, fiber optic cables, and wireless technologies, along with wiring standards and connectors.
The course also covers networking devices such as hubs, switches, routers, bridges, repeaters, and gateways, highlighting their roles in traffic management, connectivity, and network performance. A strong emphasis is placed on IP addressing, including IPv4, IPv6, subnetting, DHCP, NAT, and the distinction between public and private addresses. Learners also explore special-purpose addresses such as loopback, broadcast along with the transition challenges from IPv4 to IPv6.
Curriculum
- 11 Sections
- 11 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Module 1: Computer Networking Basics1
- Module 2: Network Reference Model1
- Module 3: Transmission Media1
- Module 4: Networking Devices1
- Module 5: IP Addressing Overview1
- Module 5.1 : IP Addressing – Decimal to Binary conversion1
- Module 6 : Classification of IP Addressing1
- Module 7 : Subnetting and NAT1
- Module 8 : Introduction to IPV 61
- Module 9 : Advance Ethernet1
- Module 10 : Cisco’s Internetworking Operating System (IOS)2
Instructor
Leave a Reply