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Networking Essentials

(networking-essentials-5e-complete)/ISBN:978-1-61691-057-0

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Networking Essentials

Enroll yourself in the Networking Essentials course and lab to gain expertise on network methodologies and technologies. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience in a safe and online environment. The network training course provides the required knowledge and skills to design and implement functional networks, configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices, use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks, and a lot more.

Lessons

14+ Lessons | 243+ Exercises | 249+ Quizzes | 600+ Flashcards | 600+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

117+ Pre Assessment Questions | 112+ Post Assessment Questions |

Hands-On Labs

117+ LiveLab | 63+ Video tutorials | 18:40+ Hours

Video Lessons

191+ Videos | 20:04+ Hours

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Lessons 1: Introduction to Computer Networks

  • Introduction
  • Network Topologies
  • The OSI Model
  • The Ethernet LAN
  • Home Networking
  • Assembling an Office LAN
  • Testing and Troubleshooting a LAN
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 2: Physical Layer Cabling: Twisted-Pair

  • Introduction
  • Structured Cabling
  • Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable
  • Terminating CAT6/5e/5 UTP Cables
  • Cable Testing and Certification
  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet Over Copper
  • Troubleshooting Cabling Systems
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 3: Physical Layer Cabling: Fiber Optics

  • Introduction
  • The Nature of Light
  • Fiber Attenuation and Dispersion
  • Optical Components
  • Optical Networking
  • Safety
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 4: Wireless Networking

  • Introduction
  • The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standard
  • 802.11 Wireless Networking
  • Bluetooth, WiMAX, RFID, and Mobile Communications
  • Configuring a Point-to-Multipoint Wireless LAN: A Case Study
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 5: Interconnecting LANs

  • Introduction
  • The Network Bridge
  • The Network Switch
  • The Router
  • Interconnecting LANs with the Router
  • Configuring the Network Interface: Auto-Negotiation
  • The Console Port Connection
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 6: TCP/IP

  • Introduction
  • The TCP/IP Layers
  • Number Conversion
  • IPv4 Addressing
  • Subnet Masks
  • CIDR Blocks
  • IPv6 Addressing
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 7: Introduction to Switch Configuration

  • Introduction
  • Introduction to VLANs
  • Introduction to Switch Configuration
  • Spanning-Tree Protocol
  • Network Management
  • Power Over Ethernet
  • Switch Security
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 8: Introduction to Router Configuration

  • Introduction
  • Router Fundamentals
  • The Router's User EXEC Mode (Router>)
  • The Router's Privileged EXEC Mode (Router#)
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 9: Routing Protocols

  • Introduction
  • Static Routing
  • Dynamic Routing Protocols
  • Distance Vector Protocols
  • Configuring RIP and RIPv2
  • Link State Protocols
  • Configuring the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Routing Protocol
  • Advanced Distance Vector Protocol: Configuring Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
  • IPv6 Routing
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 10: Internet Technologies: Out to the Internet

  • Introduction
  • The Line Connection
  • Remote Access
  • Metro Ethernet/Carrier Ethernet
  • Network Services: DHCP and DNS
  • Internet Routing: BGP
  • Analyzing Internet Data Traffic
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 11: Troubleshooting

  • Introduction
  • Analyzing Computer Networks
  • Analyzing Computer Networks: FTP Data Packets
  • Analyzing Campus Network Data Traffic
  • Troubleshooting the Router Interface
  • Troubleshooting the Switch Interface
  • Troubleshooting Fiber Optics: The OTDR
  • Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
  • Troubleshooting IP Networks
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 12: Network Security

  • Introduction
  • Intrusion: How Attackers Gain Control of a Network
  • Denial of Service
  • Security Software and Hardware
  • Managing Network Access
  • Introduction to Virtual Private Networks
  • Wireless Security
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 13: Cloud Computing and Virtualization

  • Introduction
  • Virtualization
  • Cloud Computing
  • Enterprise Storage
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Lessons 14: Codes and Standards

  • Introduction
  • Safety Standards and Codes
  • Industry Regulatory Compliance
  • Business Policies, Procedures, and Other Best Practices
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  • Summary
  • Questions and Problems

Hands-on LAB Activities (Performance Labs)

Introduction to Computer Networks

  • Identifying network topologies
  • Understanding functions of OSI layers
  • Installing a NIC
  • Obtaining MAC address
  • Understanding IEEE wireless standards
  • Creating a network manually
  • Connecting Cable Internet Access for your Network
  • Configuring Windows 10 Wireless Settings
  • Connecting a Wireless Router to a Laptop
  • Assembling Components to Complete the Workstation
  • Connecting a Workstation to the LAN and Configuring IPv4 Properties
  • Connecting a New Workstation to the Internet
  • Checking IP connectivity between two network devices
  • Understanding ipconfig commands

Physical Layer Cabling: Twisted-Pair

  • Connecting Patch Cables between the Patch Panel and Switch Ports
  • Terminating a cable with an RJ-45 plug

Physical Layer Cabling: Fiber Optics

  • Understanding types of dispersion
  • Identifying components of an optical fiber
  • Identifying fiber connectors
  • Understanding intermediate components between transmitter and receiver
  • Understanding characteristics of light detectors
  • Preparing a Temporary Server for the Network or Internet Connection
  • Understanding optical ethernet numeric

Wireless Networking

  • Configuring a Wireless Client
  • Connecting a system to a wireless network
  • Turning on bluetooth
  • Understanding WiMAX
  • Understanding RFID
  • Identifying wireless protocols

Interconnecting LANs

  • Using a switch to interconnect the networking devices
  • Connecting a hub to a switch
  • Using ping command
  • Understanding modes to forward frames
  • Identifying components of a Cisco 2800 series router
  • Identifying network symbols
  • Connecting systems to the Internet through a router

TCP/IP

  • Identifying TCP/IP protocol layers
  • Identifying TCP/IP layers
  • Identifying abbreviations for various Internet layer protocols
  • Viewing TCP frame details using Network Monitor
  • Converting a Decimal Number to Binary
  • Configuring IPv4 address
  • Obtaining Automatic Private IP Addressing
  • Configuring Automatic Private IP Addressing
  • Using a Subnet Calculator
  • Understanding types of IPv6 data flows
  • Configuring and testing IPv6 addresses
  • Adding and removing an IPv6 address

Introduction to Switch Configuration

  • Understanding types of VLANs
  • Configuring IP address on a switch interface
  • Identifying Spanning-Tree Protocol states
  • Identifying benefits of PoE

Introduction to Router Configuration

  • Understanding Router Prompts
  • Configuring password protection

Routing Protocols

  • Understanding commands used to configure static routing
  • Understanding route metrics
  • Learning the issues associated with dynamic routing protocols
  • Understanding components of EIGRP
  • Displaying route summary
  • Configuring IPv6 routing

Internet Technologies: Out to the Internet

  • Understanding CSU/DSU alarm modes
  • Checking properties of and deleting a dial-up connection
  • Creating a dial-up connection
  • Identifying client and server
  • Connecting Devices in a Peer- To- Peer Architecture
  • Adding static routes in RRAS
  • Understanding Ethernet service types
  • Creating IPv6 scope
  • Configuring a DHCP Role with Error Notification
  • Creating DNS domains
  • Connecting the DHCP server and laptop to the VLAN
  • Adding DNS server
  • Using the nslookup command

Troubleshooting

  • Installing wireshark
  • Capturing packet using Wireshark
  • Viewing system reliability details
  • Configuring IP address on a router's interface
  • Finding out switched path
  • Diagnosing Networking Issues
  • Understanding troubleshooting approaches based on the OSI seven-layer model

Network Security

  • Using the netstat command
  • Identifying strategies for password protection
  • Scanning using nmap
  • Identifying attack types
  • Identifying the steps of IP address spoofing
  • Identifying stages of a forensics examination
  • Running Antivirus
  • Understanding firewall technologies
  • Creating a new inbound rule
  • Setting Up a DMZ on a SOHO Router
  • Turning on Windows Firewall
  • Connecting to a server using Remote Desktop Connection
  • Analyzing network paths with tracert
  • Creating a remote access VPN connection
  • Configuring VPN client in Windows 10
  • Configuring VPN client in Windows Server 2016
  • Understanding types of Virtual Private Networks
  • Configuring a new server
  • Configuring SSID
  • Connecting to a Password Protected Network
  • Configuring a client system to get event logs

Cloud Computing and Virtualization

  • Installing Hyper-V
  • Creating a new virtual machine
  • Performing a clean install of Windows 10
  • Creating a virtual switch
  • Identifying cloud computing categories
  • Understanding cloud infrastructures
  • Understanding storage technologies used in a SAN

Codes and Standards

  • Understanding federal laws
  • Learning about change management software
  • Understanding service agreements
  • Identifying steps in incident response
  • Configuring password policy
  • Changing Passwords for the Router
  • Understanding metrics of disaster recovery
  • Understanding types of backups
  • Understanding types of disaster recovery sites