Course Title: Core Networking

Course Description:

This course will provide an introduction to the fundamental principles of computer networking, including network architecture, protocols, and technologies. Students will learn how to design, implement, and troubleshoot computer networks, with a focus on both wired and wireless networking. Topics covered in this course will include network models, TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless networking, routing, switching, network security, and network management.

Course Goals and Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Understand the concepts of computer networking and the fundamental principles of networking protocols and technologies.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless computer networks.
• Understand the architecture and function of network models.
• Understand the concepts of Ethernet, including addressing and switching.
• Understand the concepts of wireless networking, including radio frequencies, standards, and security.
• Understand the concepts of routing and switching, including protocols.
• Understand the concepts of network security, including firewalls, VPNs, etc.
• Understand the concepts of network management, including SNMP, network monitoring, and troubleshooting

Course Outline:

Week 1

• Computer Network
• LAN
• WAN
• WLAN
• Network Application
• Network Speeds
• Ethernet Concepts
• Internet
• Intranet
• Network Topology
• OSI and TCP/IP Model
• IP Addressing
• Subnetting Overview

Week 2

• Inter-Networking Devices
• Networking Components
• Connecting to Network Devices
• DHCP/Static IP
• Welcome to Switching
• Port Modes and Functions
• VLAN

Week 3

• Welcome to Routing
• Gateway
• ARP
• WAN & LAN 
• DHCP 
• NAT  DNS
• Static Route
• Encapsulation 
• WAN Failover
• GUI and CLI
• Access List
• Internet Bandwidth
• International Bandwidth 
• Local Bandwidth
• NPIX Overview

Week 4

• Wireless Overview
• Wireless networking components
• Wireless Router and Access Points
• Wireless Radios
• Wireless Security
• Home Router and Enterprise Router Configuration
• Practical

Week 5

• Operating System
• Windows
• Linux
• Installation 

Week 6

• Basic Configuration and setup
• Cisco Manageable Switch Configuration o Hostname Configuration o Enable Secret Configuration o User Configuration o VLAN Configuration o Interface Configuration o Port Modes Configuration o Management Configuration o SNMP Configuration o Remote access Configuration
• Cisco Router Configuration o Hostname Configuration o Enable Secret Configuration o User Configuration o Interface Configuration o Route Configuration o Management Configuration o SNMP Configuration o Remote access Configuration
• Wireless Configuration o Wireless Radios Configuration
  • SSID Configuration o Wireless Security Configuration o SNMP Configuration
  • Management Configuration

Week 7

• Mikrotik Router Configuration
• Interface setup
• IP Addressing setup
• Static Route
• NAT  DNS
• DHCP
• Static IP
• Bridge
• Multiple Network 
• Queue
• Basic Firewall

Week 8

• Network monitoring
• Network Design
• Virtual Lab Setup
• Hands on Devices
• Troubleshooting
• Q & A