This foundation course covers the concepts and technologies required for understanding today's data voice and video networks. It provides a comprehensive survey of networking standards and protocols used to define, understand and work with a wide range of network topologies such as building or campus networks (LANs), mobile/regional (MANs), and large scale networks such as company Intranets or public Internet.You will also gain a strong foundation in networking protocols, hardware, cabling, industry standards, and connectivity solutions.

Topics include:

• Introduction to the OSI and TCP/IP models of Internet-working


• Wired and wireless physical network components


• Approaches and standards for communications on physical networks


• How multiple devices share on a physical network


• Switching/routing information on a physical network



• Approaches and standards for communications on large scale networks


• Defining intra/inter networks


• IP protocol for intra/inter networks



• End-to-end management of information


• Best effort delivery


• Reliable delivery


• Bridging the gap between networking and programs and people



• Network management techniques and technologies



Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the knowledge to move on to more in-depth courses in network engineering. It will also provide a strong base for other courses and IT areas that rely on networks.


Skills Needed: Some experience with computers.