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Networking Fundamentals
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 26 hours
  • Course by Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Offered by

About

Students start by learning basic network theory and terminology including network components, node functions, types of networks and network models. Students will gain an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and the TCP/IP Model including encapsulation and common network protocols. Students learn about data transmission methods and ethernet including CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA. The course covers wired and wireless networking standards, and networking hardware including switches and routers. Students will gain a thorough understanding of TCP/IP including binary numbers, CIDR notation, ANDing, and configuring routes in a network using routers and NAT routers. Students learn to configure DHCP and DNS, and then examine regulating traffic between network zones including implementing a DMZ, and using IDS/IPS technology, and configuring VPNs. The course includes a thorough discussion of troubleshooting wired and wireless networks including using packet sniffers. Students will use software that will allow them to simulate sophisticated networks to achieve practical experience. The course ends with a capstone that students will complete to demonstrate mastery of course objectives.

Modules

Course Introduction

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Introduction to the ATA Program
  • Overview of ATA Track
  • Advice for Completing the ATA Program
  • Course Syllabus

1 Readings

  • README

Networking Terminology

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Networking Terminology Practice Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Are you a network manager?

2 Videos

  • Definition of Networking
  • Networking Components

2 Readings

  • Overview of Networking
  • Node Functions

Network Categories

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Network Categories Practice Assessment

1 Discussions

  • SOHO anyone?

3 Readings

  • Local Area Networks (LANs)
  • Wide Area Networks (WANs)
  • More Network Terminology

Standard Network Models

    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Standard Network Models Practice Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Peer-to-peer networks

4 Readings

  • Overview of Network Models
  • Centralized
  • Client/Server
  • Peer-to-Peer

Network Theory Lab

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Install Packet Tracer
  • Create a Simple Network

Network Theory Review and Graded Assessment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Network Theory Graded Assessment

1 Videos

  • Network Theory Review

OSI Model and TCP/IP Model

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • OSI Model and TCP/IP Model Practice Assessment

3 Videos

  • How the OSI Model Works Part 1
  • How the OSI Model Works Part 2
  • How The OSI Model Works Part 3

3 Readings

  • Background of the OSI Model
  • TCP/IP Model Layers
  • Data Encapsulation

Protocols

    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Protocols Practice Assessment

4 Readings

  • Web Page Protocols
  • File Transfer Protocols
  • Email Protocols
  • Supporting Protocols

Protocol Models Review and Graded Assessment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Protocol Models Graded Assessment

1 Videos

  • Protocol Models Review

Data Transmission and Media Access Methods

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Data Transmission and Media Access Methods Practice Assessment

1 Discussions

  • What's your ethernet?

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Ethernet
  • CSMA/CD
  • CSMA/CA

2 Readings

  • Data Transmission
  • Transmission Methods

Network Connectivity Devices

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Network Connectivity Devices Practice Assessment

3 Readings

  • Network Interface Cards
  • Switches
  • Routers

Wireless Networks

    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Wireless Networks Practice Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Do you have a wireless network?

4 Readings

  • WLAN Basics
  • 802.11 Standards
  • Wireless Security
  • Wireless Implementation

Network Transmissions and Hardware Lab

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • Explore NICs
  • Explore Hubs and Switches
  • Explore Routers
  • Configure Wireless

Network Transmissions and Hardware Review and Graded Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Network Transmissions and Hardware Graded Assessment

2 Videos

  • Network Transmissions and Hardware Review
  • Wireless Review

IPv4 Addressing

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • IPv4 Addressing Practice Assessment

7 Videos

  • Rules of TCP/IP
  • Subnet Masks
  • Basic ANDing
  • Local or Remote? Part 1
  • Local or Remote? Part 2
  • Local or Remote? Part 3
  • Routing

1 Readings

  • Background

Binary Numbers

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Binary Numbers Practice Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Binary to decimal and back again!

7 Videos

  • Number Systems
  • Decimal Numbers
  • Binary Numbers
  • Hexadecimal Numbers
  • CIDR Background
  • Subnetting
  • CIDR Notation

Internet Protocols

    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Internet Protocols Practice Assessment

4 Readings

  • IPv4 Classes
  • Private IP Addresses
  • Network Address Translation
  • IPv6

Internet Protocols Lab

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Design and Implement an IPv4 Network
  • Configure Routing

Internet Protocols Review and Graded Assessment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Internet Protocols Graded Assessment

1 Videos

  • Internet Protocols Review

Assign IP Addresses

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assign IP Addresses Practice Assessment

5 Videos

  • Static and Dynamic Addressing
  • The DHCP Lease Process
  • Centralized DHCP
  • DHCP Server Settings
  • DHCP Reservations

Domain Name Services

    • 10 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Domain Name Services Practice Assessment

10 Videos

  • Host Names
  • Fully Qualified Domain Names
  • Hosts File
  • DNS Overview
  • DNS Name Resolution Part 1
  • DNS Name Resolution Part 2
  • DNS Servers
  • DNS Records Part 1
  • DNS Records Part 2
  • Split DNS

TCP/IP Commands

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • TCP/IP Commands Practice Assessment

2 Videos

  • Ping
  • Tracert/Traceroute/Pathping

1 Readings

  • IPConfig/IFConfig

TCP/IP Services Lab

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Configure DHCP and DNS

TCP/IP Services Review and Graded Assessment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • TCP/IP Services Graded Assessment

1 Videos

  • TCP/IP Services Review

Perimeter Security

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Perimeter Security Practice Assessment

2 Videos

  • Defense in Depth
  • Demilitarized Zones

2 Readings

  • Regulating Traffic Between Zones
  • Controlling Client Access

Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Practice Assessment

2 Readings

  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Types of IDS/IPS

Network Security Lab

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Exploring NAT

Network Security Review and Graded Assessment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Network Security Graded Assessment

1 Videos

  • Network Security Review

Remote Network Architecture

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Remote Network Architecture Practice Assessment

3 Readings

  • Remote Access
  • Remote Access Infrastructure
  • Remote Access Protocols

Virtual Private Networking

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Virtual Private Networking Practice Assessment

1 Videos

  • VPNs

1 Readings

  • VPN Protocols

Remote Networking Review and Graded Assessment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Remote Networking Graded Assessment

1 Videos

  • Remote Networking Review

Network Monitoring

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Network Monitoring Practice Assessment

2 Readings

  • Network Management
  • Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Network Connectivity

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Practice Assessment

3 Readings

  • Physical Issues
  • Logical Issues
  • Wireless Issues

Network Management / Troubleshooting Lab

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • How did it go?

5 Readings

  • Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Hint Physical Issues
  • Troubleshooting Hint Logical Issues
  • Troubleshooting Hint Wireless Issues
  • Troubleshooting Hint DNS Issues

Network Management / Troubleshooting Review and Graded Assessment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Network Management / Troubleshooting Graded Assessment

1 Videos

  • Network Management / Troubleshooting Review

Capstone

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Network Design Peer Review

2 Videos

  • Captsone Introduction
  • Capstone Instructions

Auto Summary

Networking Fundamentals is a foundational course in IT & Computer Science offered by Coursera. It covers essential network theory, OSI and TCP/IP models, data transmission, networking standards, and hardware. Students will learn to configure and troubleshoot networks, including DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and IDS/IPS technology. Practical experience is gained through network simulation software, culminating in a capstone project. The course is 1560 minutes long and available with Starter and Professional subscription options, ideal for beginners looking to build a strong networking foundation.

Shadow Farrell
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Shadow Farrell