Introduction to Computer Networking - 2 Hour Crash Course

Learn the basics of IP, Ethernet, VPNs, WANs, DHCP, DNS, with no prior knowledge required. Bonus IP addressing course!

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Introduction to Computer Networking - 2 Hour Crash Course

What You Will Learn!

  • Understand basic networking concepts, including switches, routers, and TCP/IP
  • Learn about network protocols including NAT, Ethernet, VLANs, VPNs, and DNS
  • Follow packets as they move through a network with clear diagrams
  • Use downloadable PDF study guides to reinforce what you learn in the videos
  • Understand multi-destination traffic including broadcasts, unknown unicast, and multicast
  • Use the Free Bonus IP addressing course to learn all about IP addresses, subnets, and more

Description

"This course explains concepts in a way where you genuinely don't need experience to understand. Relating the concepts to normal daily scenarios or routines is a great way to teach, and to get some much content done in 2 hours is fantastic." -Adam

"It was very informative and I enjoyed the instructors explanations and examples. I will recommend him to friends any day!" -Frank

**This course was recently updated to include a bonus 2 hour course explaining IP addressing a subnetting basics!**

Do you need to understand the basics of Computer Networking? Have you found that many training resources use complex technical jargon that makes it difficult to understand the basic concepts? If you need to get a basic understanding of Networking quickly and clearly, this is the course for you.

This course answers the questions:

  • What is an Ethernet network and how do MAC addresses work?

  • How is a router used to forward traffic between different networks?

  • What is the difference between and IPSEC and Layer 2 VPN?

  • How does DNS work, and why is it important?

  • What is DHCP, and how does it distribute IP addresses?

  • What are subnets, network addresses, and broadcast addresses?

  • What is the difference between a public IP address and a private IP address?

  • Key Features of this course:

    • Many downloadable PDF study guides included!

    • Most lectures in this course are 5 - 10 minutes long.

    • Ideal starting point for CompTIA Network+ prep.

    • Quizzes included after each chapter.

Bonus course! If you need to get a basic understanding of IP Addressing quickly and clearly, this is the course for you!

This course addresses the following topics:

  • What is the purpose of IP addresses?

  • Private vs. Public IPs

  • IPv4 vs. IPv6

  • IP address structure in decimal and binary forms

  • How to create subnets and design network environments with multiple subnets

  • Variable Length Subnet Masking and classful addresses


Who Should Attend!

  • Anyone who needs to understand basic networking concepts

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Tags

  • IT Networking Fundamentals
  • VLAN
  • VPN
  • IP Addressing

Subscribers

21742

Lectures

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