Computer Netwrking Fundamntls

Catalog description

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP (Internet Protocol) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for further study of computer networks. The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models are used to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. Students will learn to configure, troubleshoot and resolve problems within a network.