Network Communications (Network+)

Catalog description

Network Communications provides an introduction to networking technologies and provides good background material for students interested in preparing for CompTIA’s broad-based, vendor-independent networking certification exam, Network+. This course covers a wide range of material about networking such as LAN components, OSI model and standards organizations, transmission media, topologies, protocols (such as TCP/IP), interconnecting devices, wide area networks, and security. Through some hands-on exercises, demonstration and discussion, students will develop an understanding of what is involved in basic network design, network management, security and troubleshooting.