Computer Networking Fundamentals

Catalog description

This course introduces networking technologies and prepares students to take CompTIA's broad-based, vendor independent networking certification exam, Network +. It covers a wide range of material about networking, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. The course focuses on operating network management systems and implementing the installation of networks. It reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of LAN and WAN technologies, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remote connectivity, and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include a basic networking technology, network media and topologies, network devices, network management, network tools, and network security.