Networking Basics

Training Provided by Teach Me IT Networking Basics is the first course of the LAN/WAN Basics curriculum, which comprises three courses. It teaches the users basic networking concepts and skills. It also provides an understanding of data communication standards. Further, it provides an overview of how data is transferred in a real-world network environment. After completing this course, the student will be able to:

List different types of networks
List the components of a network
List the components of the data transmission model
Describe the methods of encoding data
Describe the role of bandwidth in data transmission
Differentiate between point-to-point and broadcast transmission technologies
Describe the use of cables in a wired network
List various wireless technologies
List the primary physical and logical topologies
List different categories of protocols
List the commonly used protocols
Describe the need for standards
List the primary standards organization
Describe the OSI reference model
List the layers of the OSI reference model

Networking Basics

Other Courses in the Curriculum  LAN Fundamentals  WAN Fundamentals Course Name Networking Basics Audience Technical managers, Help Desk/Support personnel and professionals who require an understanding of data communications and networking. Course Requirements You need Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above OR Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.78 or above. Plug-in Requirements  ØMacromedia Shockwave plug-in for Windows for IE/NN  ØMacromedia Flash plug-in for Windows for IE/NN Note: Macromedia Flash plug-in comes built in with IE 5.5 and above and NN 6.x. To download the plug-ins, click on the relevant icon below. Pre-requisites Users taking this course should have a working knowledge of an operating system, preferably Windows 95/98. Course Duration 3.6 hours Course Objectives Networking Basics is the first course of the LAN/WAN Basics curriculum, which comprises three courses. It teaches the users basic networking concepts and skills. It also provides an understanding of data communication standards. Further, it provides an overview of how data is transferred in a real-world network environment. After completing this course, the student will be able to: List different types of networks List the components of a network List the components of the data transmission model Describe the methods of encoding data Describe the role of bandwidth in data transmission Differentiate between point-to-point and broadcast transmission technologies Describe the use of cables in a wired network List various wireless technologies List the primary physical and logical topologies List different categories of protocols List the commonly used protocols Describe the need for standards List the primary standards organization Describe the OSI reference model List the layers of the OSI reference model Course Outline Networking Overview Introduction to Networks Data Transmission in a Network Quiz Network Orientation Wired and Wireless Networks Network Topologies Quiz Protocols and Standards Protocols Standards OSI Reference Model Quiz

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