Course Introduction
  • Course Introduction and Overview
  • What This Course Is & What It Isn't
  • Instructor Introduction
  • Udemy Mobile App for iOS & Android - Download & Take Course Videos On the Go!
  • Student Exercise: Introduce Yourself
Overview and Benefits of Computer Networks
  • What Is a Computer Network?
  • Some Basic Computer Networking Rules
  • Types of Networks
  • Why Build a Computer Network?
  • Student Exercise: Benefits of Computer Networks
  • Follow-Along Network Design - Part 1
How Computer Networks Work
  • Section Introduction
  • Introduction to Computer Networking Protocols
  • Introduction to the OSI Model
  • Introduction to the TCP/IP Model
  • Introduction to MAC Addresses
  • Introduction to IPv4 Addresses
  • IP versus MAC Addresses
  • Duplex Communication
  • Introduction to Ethernet
  • Follow-Along Network Design - Part 2
  • How Computers Work Quiz
Network Topologies
  • Introduction to Network Topologies
  • Common Physical Network Topologies
  • Follow-Along Network Design - Part 3
  • Network Topologies Quiz
Networking Devices
  • Section Introduction
  • Network Interface Cards (NICs)
  • Hubs
  • Switches
  • Hubs versus Switches
  • Wireless Access Points
  • Routers
  • Firewalls
  • DHCP Servers
  • All-in-One SOHO Devices
  • Modems
  • Follow-Along Network Design - Part 4
  • Network Devices Quiz
Network Cabling
  • Section Introduction
  • Types of Network Cabling
  • Ethernet
  • Twisted Pair Copper Network Cabling
  • Wiring Standards: 568A & 568B and Cable Types
  • Plenum-Rated Cabling
  • Fiber Optic Network Cabling
  • Networking Cable Selection Criteria
  • Follow-Along Network Design - Part 5
  • Network Cabling Quiz
  • Course Review Request
The OSI Model
  • Section Introduction
  • OSI Layer 7 - The Application Layer
  • OSI Layer 6 - The Presentation Layer
  • OSI Layer 5 - The Session Layer
  • OSI Layer 4 - The Transport Layer
  • OSI Layer 3 - The Network Layer
  • OSI Layer 2 - The Data Link Layer
  • OSI Layer 1 - The Physical Layer
  • OSI Model Data Encapsulation and Decapsulation
  • OSI Model Quiz
Planning a Network
  • Section Introduction
  • Why We Plan
  • The Overall Process
  • Understanding the Business
  • Establishing a Business Need
  • Defining Specific Areas of Improvement
  • Buy-in and Resources
  • Hidden Costs
  • Other Considerations
  • Planning Questions
  • The Next Steps
  • Q&A Discussion Board Student Exercise
Introduction to TCP/IP
  • Section Introduction
  • The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
  • TCP/IP Protocols
  • Types of Communication
  • Access Methods: CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA, Token Passing
  • Introduction to TCP/IP Quiz
TCP/IP Network Layer Protocols
  • Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
  • Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)
  • Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
  • Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
  • TCP/IP Network Layer Protocols Quiz
TCP/IP Transport Layer Protocols
  • Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
  • User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
  • Understanding Ports
  • TCP/IP Transport Layer Protocols Quiz
Common TCP/IP Application Layer Protocols
  • Management Protocols