Hardware Networking Track

Hardware Networking:
Level 01

Name: Hardware and Networking Course Level 1 - Fundamentals
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Introduction to Hardware Networking Level 01. Build a strong foundation in networking — from fundamentals, devices, IP addressing, switching, and routing to wireless, security, and servers.

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15 September 2024 Last Updated

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2 Months Duration

Certificate On Completion

Introduction

Overview

Build a strong foundation in networking — from fundamentals, devices, IP addressing, switching, and routing to wireless, security, and servers.

Networking Routing Wireless Security Servers IP Addressing

Goal

Learning Outcome

Master the essentials of computer networking with practical labs — configure IPs, create VLANs, set up routing & Wi-Fi, explore servers & security with tools like Packet Tracer and GNS3.

Curriculum

Syllabus

Click any module to expand and view topics and hands-on labs included.

What is a network?
Types of networks: LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN
Topologies: Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh, Hybrid
OSI Model & TCP/IP Model basics

Hands-on Lab

Connect 2 PCs with a crossover cable Use ping command to test connectivity Identify devices (hub, switch, router) in real lab or virtual simulation (Cisco Packet Tracer / GNS3)

Hub, Switch, Router, Bridge, Repeater, Access Point
Modem & NIC (Network Interface Card)
Firewalls (basic introduction at device level)

Hands-on Lab

Observe physical devices in a lab / simulation Identify ports and LEDs Connect router–switch–PC in Packet Tracer

IPv4 & IPv6 basics
Classes of IP addresses
Public vs Private IPs
Subnetting & Supernetting
CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)

Hands-on Lab

Assign IPs manually to PCs and test with ping Use ipconfig (Windows) / ifconfig (Linux) Practice subnetting problems

Hub vs Switch (difference)
Layer 2 Switching concepts
VLANs (Virtual LANs)
STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) basics

Hands-on Lab

Create VLANs in Cisco Packet Tracer Configure switch ports

Static Routing vs Dynamic Routing
Routing Protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP (intro)
Default Gateway

Hands-on Lab

Configure static routing between 2 routers in Packet Tracer Enable RIP/OSPF in Packet Tracer or GNS3

Wi-Fi Standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wireless Security (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
Hotspot & Access Point setup

Hands-on Lab

Configure a Wi-Fi router at home Set up SSID & password Test with multiple devices

Firewalls & IDS/IPS basics
VPN concepts
Port numbers & services
Common attacks: DoS, MITM, Phishing

Hands-on Lab

Configure Windows/Linux firewall rules Use Wireshark to capture & analyze packets

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DNS (Domain Name System)
File Sharing (SMB, FTP, NFS)
Web & Mail Servers basics

Hands-on Lab

Set up DHCP server in Packet Tracer Create a local FTP server (FileZilla / Python) Configure DNS on a local network

Results

What You Will Learn

Routing & Switching

Configure static and dynamic routing protocols, create VLANs, and manage Layer 2 switching for robust networks.

Wireless Networking

Set up Wi-Fi networks with proper security protocols and manage access points for seamless connectivity.

Network Security

Implement firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems while understanding common network attack vectors.

Server & Services

Deploy and manage DHCP, DNS, FTP, web, and mail servers for complete network infrastructure solutions.

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Hardware Networking: Level 01

Hardware Networking:Level 01

Overview

Learning Outcome

Syllabus

What You Will Learn

Routing & Switching

Wireless Networking

Network Security

Server & Services

What Our Students Say

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