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Computer Networking Fundamentals

Introduces networking technologies and prepares students to take the CompTIA's broad-based, vendor independent networking certification exam, Network +.

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Contact Information

Garfield Anderson
Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5702

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
1 - Basic
Course Catalog Number
CIST 1401
Course Prerequisites

CIST 1001

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
Academia
All
Federal Employee
General Public
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Course Locations

5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

2875 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30009

National CAE Designated Institution
  • Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

This course covers a wide range of material about networking, including local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. Focuses on operating network management systems, and implementing the installation of networks. It reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of the LAN and WAN technologies, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remote connectivity, and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: basic knowledge of networking technology, network media and topologies, network devices, network management, network tools and network security.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas

Work Roles

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