Networking Fundamentals

Catalog description

This Information Technology (IT) course focuses on the fundamentals of computer networking, providing students with the building blocks of how data travels throughout twentieth century network technologies. Students will learn how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot local area networks and wide area networks. Key topics include core networking concepts, routing and switching technologies with implementation and verification of connectivity to Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) environments. Students will also learn routing protocols and implement network address schemes. This course is geared toward the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking and the CompTIA Network+ industry certifications.