Networking-Essentials

📡 The Foundational Understanding of Networking for Learners

The Cisco Networking Academy’s Networking Essentials 2.0 (NetEss 2.0) course provides learners with a broad foundational understanding of networking. (SEE BELOW TOPICS)
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It is suitable for anyone interested in a career in ITC, or a related career pathway. NetEss 2.0 is a self-paced course.
Upon completion of the Networking Essential 2.0 course, students will be able to perform the following tasks:
- Explain the concept of network communication.
- Explain the basic requirements for getting online.
- Create a simulated network using Packet Tracer.
- Build a simple home network.
- Explain the importance of standards and protocols in network communications.
- Explain how communication occurs on Ethernet networks.
- Explain the features of an IP address.
- Explain the DHCP address assignment process.
- Explain the principles of IPv4 and IPv6 address management.
- Explain how clients access internet services.
- Explain the function of common application layer services.
- Configure an integrated wireless router and wireless client to connect securely to the internet.
- Connect wireless PC clients to a wireless router.
- Explain how to use security best practices to mitigate attacks.
- Configure basic network security.
- Explain how to create a console connection to a Cisco device.
- Explain how to use the Cisco IOS.
- Build a simple computer network using Cisco devices.
- Explain the steps to take when a new configuration does not work as expected.

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