Welcome to the Complete Network Fundamentals Course. In this course, you will learn the technologies that keep the world as you know today connected and running. We cover both the fundamentals of networking as well as the topics in the new Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam.
Networks are all around us and you are using one right now to access this course.
Imagine for a moment, how different your life would be without access to Facebook, Snapchat, Google, YouTube, Whatsapp or any of the other websites on the Internet? How would you live with no Internet?
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Welcome to the Complete Network Fundamentals Course. In this course, you will learn the technologies that keep the world as you know today connected and running. We cover both the fundamentals of networking as well as the topics in the new Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam.
Networks are all around us and you are using one right now to access this course.
Imagine for a moment, how different your life would be without access to Facebook, Snapchat, Google, YouTube, Whatsapp or any of the other websites on the Internet? How would you live with no Internet?
Welcome to the Complete Network Fundamentals Course. In this course, you will learn the technologies that keep the world as you know today connected and running. We cover both the fundamentals of networking as well as the topics in the new Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam.
Networks are all around us and you are using one right now to access this course.
Imagine for a moment, how different your life would be without access to Facebook, Snapchat, Google, YouTube, Whatsapp or any of the other websites on the Internet? How would you live with no Internet?
The Internet is extremely important in modern life today and all websites and Internet communication relies on networking. This reliance is only predicted to continue with the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the next few years.
Without routers, switches, network cabling and protocols like BGP there would be no Internet.
This course will teach you how networks actually work and how you are able to connect to websites like Facebook, Google, and YouTube.
Companies throughout the world (from the smallest to the largest) rely on networks designed, installed and maintained by networking engineers. Join this in demand industry.
Start your journey today learning about networking.
Content in this course can be used towards your CCNA. Topics such as IP addressing, subnetting and many others can be applied directly to passing your CCNA certification.
Access our online simulations so you can practice on simulated Cisco routers and switches. You will get to type commands such as enable, configure terminal, router ospf and many others and learn how to configure devices.
I want to welcome you to this Complete Networking Fundamentals course. I'm David Bombal, and I have been teaching networking courses for over 15 years. I qualified as a Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCIE) in 2003 and hold with numerous other networking certifications. I'm also a Cisco and HPE certified instructor where I have trained thousands of networking engineers in many of the largest companies in the world including Fortune 100 companies.
I have designed this course for anyone wanting to learn moreabout networking and gain foundational knowledge, to help them embark on theirnetworking career. The concepts taught in this course can be applied directlyto multiple industry certifications including the Cisco Certified NetworkAssociate (CCNA).
In this course, you will learn about topics such as IP addressing, IP subnetting, Routing, Switches, VLANs, Spanning Tree, Network Address Translation, Wireless and a whole lot more.
You will also learn more about the latest networking trends including OpenFlow and Software Defined Networking.
The course covers the following topics including (and this list will be constantly updated):
Network basics
Network architectures (OSI Model)
What are hubs, switches, routers?
How is data forwarded through a network?
IP addresses
IP subnetting
Cabling and network topologies
Ethernet basics
TCP and UDP
DNS and DHCP
Routing
VLANs
Cisco device initial configurations
ACLs
Network naming
IP Telephony
Quality of Service (QoS)
SDN
At the end of this course, you will be able to confidently discuss networking topics; and be able to start configuring real networking devices such as routers and switches. In this an introductory course, but contains a lot of information that can be directly applied to the CCNA certification.
The ideal student for this course is someone looking to break into the networking field, someone looking to extend their knowledge from PCs and servers to networking, or someone interested in getting knowledge to work in one of the most exciting, most in-demand jobs in IT - networking.
There are no requirements necessary to enroll in this course, I only ask that you come open minded and ready to learn.
Feel free to take a look at the course description and some of the sample free videos.
I look forward to seeing you on the inside.
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Learning objectives
- This course is for anyone who wants to attain the cisco ccna certification
- This course will prepare you for the ccna 200-301 certification exam
- Describe network fundamentals and build simple lans
- Explain ip addressing and subnetting
- Describe hubs, switches and routers
- Explain the osi and tcp/ip models
- Explain how addresses are allocated using dhcp
- Explain name resolution using dns
- Explain access control lists (acls)
- Explain wi-fi 6 and other wi-fi technologies
- Explain how to protect networks from attacks such as kali linux hacks
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- This course is for anyone who wants to attain the cisco ccna certification
- This course will prepare you for the ccna 200-301 certification exam
- Describe network fundamentals and build simple lans
- Explain ip addressing and subnetting
- Describe hubs, switches and routers
- Explain the osi and tcp/ip models
- Explain how addresses are allocated using dhcp
- Explain name resolution using dns
- Explain access control lists (acls)
- Explain wi-fi 6 and other wi-fi technologies
- Explain how to protect networks from attacks such as kali linux hacks
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- Show less
Syllabus
Welcome
Welcome to the course
CCNA 200-301 Exam: My Experience
Answering your questions
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Syllabus
Use this quiz to test your knowledge of binary:
Use this calculator to help you (if you want to):
Binary decimal and hexadecimal convertor link: https://ccnax.com/binary-decimal-and-hexadecimal-converter/
In this video David discusses Network Address Portion, Host Address Portion and street analogy.
In this video David discusses Class A and Class B networks and host portions.
In this video David discusses Local Broadcast Address and its uses.
In this video David discusses Local Loopback Address which is very useful for testing.
In this video David discusses RFCs and the changes made.
Can you work this out?
Use the calculator below to help you work out answers if needed.
Subnetting Concepts Calculator: https://ccnax.com/subnetting-concepts-calculator/
Ethernet was born in the 1970s
Bus Topology
10base5
10base2
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Excellent preparation for ccna exam
David Bombal is a knowledgeable instructor.
Course is an excellent way to prepare for CCNA exam.
Activities
Review Binary Number System
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Ensure a solid understanding of the binary number system, which is essential for understanding IP addressing and subnetting
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Binary Number System
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Revise the basics of binary numbers, including bit values, place values, and conversion between binary and decimal
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Practice converting IP addresses between binary and decimal formats
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Use online tools or resources for interactive practice and quizzes on binary numbers
Follow Tutorials on Network Protocol Analysis
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Expand your knowledge of network protocols by analyzing real-world network traffic
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Find online tutorials or courses on network protocol analysis
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Use network protocol analyzer tools, such as Wireshark or tcpdump
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Capture and analyze network traffic to identify protocols and their behavior
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Troubleshoot network issues by analyzing protocol-specific information
Review OSI and TCP/IP Models
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Refresh your understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP models to lay a strong foundation for networking concepts
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OSI Model
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Review the layers and protocols of the OSI and TCP/IP models
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Understand the relationship between the layers and how they work together
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Identify the key differences and similarities between the two models
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Subnetting Practice Exercises
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Enhance your understanding of subnetting with targeted exercises
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Subnetting
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Practice converting between binary and decimal IP addresses
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Calculate subnet masks and network addresses given CIDR notation
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Divide networks into subnets with different sizes and boundaries
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Troubleshoot common subnetting issues, such as overlapping subnets
Join a Networking Study Group
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Connect with peers to discuss networking concepts, share knowledge, and learn from others
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Find or create a study group with other students taking the same or similar networking courses
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Meet regularly to discuss course materials, work on projects, and prepare for exams
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Share knowledge, experiences, and resources with other group members
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Collaborate on assignments and projects to enhance understanding
Create a Network Troubleshooting Guide
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Develop a comprehensive guide to assist in diagnosing and resolving common network issues
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Network Troubleshooting
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Identify common network problems and their potential causes
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Gather information about network devices, configurations, and logs
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Perform tests to isolate the source of the problem
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Implement solutions to resolve network issues
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Document the troubleshooting process and solutions for future reference
Design and Build a Virtual Home Network
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Construct a virtual home network to practice configuring networking and network security devices
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Install and configure a virtual network simulator, such as GNS3 or Packet Tracer
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Design a home network topology, including routers, switches, and end devices
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Configure network devices, including routers and switches, to implement your designed topology
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Implement basic network security measures, such as firewall rules and access control lists
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Test and troubleshoot your network to ensure it meets your requirements
Attend a Hands-on Workshop on Network Security
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Gain practical experience in configuring and managing network security devices and techniques
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Identify and register for hands-on network security workshops
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Attend the workshops and actively participate in exercises and demonstrations
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Implement the learned techniques and strategies in your own networking environment, if applicable
Review Binary Number System
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Ensure a solid understanding of the binary number system, which is essential for understanding IP addressing and subnetting
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Binary Number System
Show steps
- Revise the basics of binary numbers, including bit values, place values, and conversion between binary and decimal
- Practice converting IP addresses between binary and decimal formats
- Use online tools or resources for interactive practice and quizzes on binary numbers
Follow Tutorials on Network Protocol Analysis
Show steps
Expand your knowledge of network protocols by analyzing real-world network traffic
Show steps
- Find online tutorials or courses on network protocol analysis
- Use network protocol analyzer tools, such as Wireshark or tcpdump
- Capture and analyze network traffic to identify protocols and their behavior
- Troubleshoot network issues by analyzing protocol-specific information
Review OSI and TCP/IP Models
Show steps
Refresh your understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP models to lay a strong foundation for networking concepts
Browse courses on
OSI Model
Show steps
- Review the layers and protocols of the OSI and TCP/IP models
- Understand the relationship between the layers and how they work together
- Identify the key differences and similarities between the two models
Subnetting Practice Exercises
Show steps
Enhance your understanding of subnetting with targeted exercises
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Subnetting
Show steps
- Practice converting between binary and decimal IP addresses
- Calculate subnet masks and network addresses given CIDR notation
- Divide networks into subnets with different sizes and boundaries
- Troubleshoot common subnetting issues, such as overlapping subnets
Join a Networking Study Group
Show steps
Connect with peers to discuss networking concepts, share knowledge, and learn from others
Show steps
- Find or create a study group with other students taking the same or similar networking courses
- Meet regularly to discuss course materials, work on projects, and prepare for exams
- Share knowledge, experiences, and resources with other group members
- Collaborate on assignments and projects to enhance understanding
Create a Network Troubleshooting Guide
Show steps
Develop a comprehensive guide to assist in diagnosing and resolving common network issues
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Network Troubleshooting
Show steps
- Identify common network problems and their potential causes
- Gather information about network devices, configurations, and logs
- Perform tests to isolate the source of the problem
- Implement solutions to resolve network issues
- Document the troubleshooting process and solutions for future reference
Design and Build a Virtual Home Network
Show steps
Construct a virtual home network to practice configuring networking and network security devices
Show steps
- Install and configure a virtual network simulator, such as GNS3 or Packet Tracer
- Design a home network topology, including routers, switches, and end devices
- Configure network devices, including routers and switches, to implement your designed topology
- Implement basic network security measures, such as firewall rules and access control lists
- Test and troubleshoot your network to ensure it meets your requirements
Attend a Hands-on Workshop on Network Security
Show steps
Gain practical experience in configuring and managing network security devices and techniques
Browse courses on
network security
Show steps
- Identify and register for hands-on network security workshops
- Attend the workshops and actively participate in exercises and demonstrations
- Implement the learned techniques and strategies in your own networking environment, if applicable
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