Networking Technologies and Telecommunications

Whether a workplace is just a few people connected to a wireless router, or a financial giant, wired directly into the Nasdaq, it likely relies heavily on Network Technologies. This course will teach you how networks work, and how to set up and secure them. By the end of this course, you will be able to manage and maintain a range of different network types. This online class has optional live sessions.

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Syllabus

Course Topics

Review of Network Fundamentals

Telecommunications Basics

Networking Concepts

  • Ports & Protocols
  • OSI Model
  • Routing and Switching
  • Network Traffic
  • IP Configurations
  • Network Topology
  • Network Services

Network Infrastructure

  • Hardware & Cabling
  • Network Setup and Configuration
  • Virtualization
  • Network Storage
  • Network Technologies

Network Security Fundamentals

  • Standards and Protocols
  • Authentication and Access
  • Wireless Network Security
  • Networking Attacks

Networking Operations

  • Network Documentation
  • Network Diagrams
  • Monitoring
  • Remote Access
  • Best Practices

Network Troubleshooting

  • Performance Issues
  • Disaster Recovery

Course Level

200

Skills Covered

  • IP Configurations
  • Network Services
  • Network Setup and Configuration
  • Hardware and Cabling
  • Routing and Switching

Common Prerequisites

All courses listed may not be required. Discuss with your advisor to learn more.

  • Introduction to Information Technology Systems

Disclosure

This course is delivered online through an institution of the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) that is different than your degree-granting institution that awards the academic credit for the course.