SPH PALEMBANG NETWORKNG BASICS

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The Networking Basics course teaches the fundamentals of networking by covering the basic concepts and skills needed to set up and manage your small office or home office (SOHO) network. The learner is presented with an engaging and exploratory view of networks, the devices that comprise them, how they work, and basic troubleshooting tools and techniques. The goal of this course is to provide the learner with an engaging, exploratory view of networks, including the internet. Upon completion of the Networking Basics course, students will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Explain important concepts in network communication.
• Explain network types, components, and connections.
• Configure mobile devices for wireless access.
• Configure an integrated wireless router and wireless client to connect securely to the internet.
• Explain the importance of standards and protocols in network communications.
• Describe common network media.
• Explain how communication occurs on Ethernet networks.
• Explain the features of an IP address.
• Explain how IPv4 addresses are used in network communication and segmentation.
• Explain features of IPv6 addressing.
• Configure a DHCP server.
• Explain how routers connect networks together.
• Explain how ARP enables communication on a network.
• Create a fully connected LAN.
• Explain how clients access internet services.
• Explain the function of common application layer services.
• Use various tools to test and troubleshoot network connectivity.