Networking & TCP/IP Fundamentals (NWF) – Outline

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: LAN Basics

• Lesson 1.1: Network Types
• Lesson 1.2: Network Components
• Lesson 1.3: Network Topologies
• Lesson 1.4: Network Characteristics
• Lesson 1.5: Communication Types

Module 2: Standard Models

• Lesson 2.1: Standards Overview
• Lesson 2.2: The Seven Layer Model
• Lesson 2.3: Physical & Data Link Layers
• Lesson 2.4: Network Layer
• Lesson 2.5: Transport Layer
• Lesson 2.6: Upper Layers

Module 3: Devices and Media

• Lesson 3.1: Transmission Media
• Lesson 3.2: Link Layer Devices
• Lesson 3.3: Network Layer Devices
• Lesson 3.4: Upper Layer Devices

Module 4: Switching

• Lesson 4.1: Switching Fundamentals
• Lesson 4.2: Address Resolution Protocol
• Lesson 4.3: Frame Delivery

Module 5: Basic IP Routing

• Lesson 5.1: IP Addresses
• Lesson 5.2: Subnetting
• Lesson 5.3: Internet Protocol
• Lesson 5.4: Basic Routing

Module 6: Ports and Services

• Lesson 6.1: Transport Layer
• Lesson 6.2: Application Layer

Module 7: Network Architecture

• Lesson 7.1: Design Models
• Lesson 7.2: Spanning Tree
• Lesson 7.3: First Hop Redundancy

Module 8: Improving LANs

• Lesson 8.1: Link Aggregation
• Lesson 8.2: Virtual LANs
• Lesson 8.3: Inter VLAN Routing

Module 9: Advanced Routing

• Lesson 9.1: Dynamic Routing
• Lesson 9.2: Network Address Translation
• Lesson 9.3: IPv6

Module 10: Security

• Lesson 10.1: Security Principles
• Lesson 10.2: Threats
• Lesson 10.3: Mitigation Techniques

Module 11: Certifications

• Lesson 11.1: Certifications