This course is designed to give students a deeper understanding on such topics as the OSI model, the TCP/IP protocol suite, network topologies, and network devices. Students will gain an understanding of essential technologies as IP addressing, Sub-Netting, Routing Protocols, Switches and Virtual LANs, as well as how to secure a network and trouble shoot common errors. Upon completion student’s will be prepared to take the CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam.
| 1 | Introduction to Networks |
| 2 | Networking Technologies and Devices |
| 3 | IP Addressing and IP Sub-netting |
| 4 | Introduction to IP Routing and Switching and Virtual LANs |
| 5 | Authentication and Access Control |
| 6 | Network Threats and Mitigation |
| 7 | Physical and Hardware Security, Wide Area Networks |
| 8 | Troubleshooting Tools |
| 9 | Software and Hardware; Troubleshooting Tools |
| 10 | Management, Monitoring, and Optimization |
| 11 | Review Week |
| 12 | Final Exam |
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