Basic Networking Concepts

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
To identify the major components of a computer system, to define basic computer and networking terminology, and to describe the benefits and functions of the OSI reference model

Target Audience
Individuals new to networking concepts and terminology; individuals preparing to take the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) learning path; anyone preparing for the Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO) exam, the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) exam, or the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam

Prerequisites
basic understanding of personal computing hardware configurations and of networking business drivers

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Basic Networking Concepts

identify the major components of a computer system and their functionality, and list the resources required to install a NIC.

identify the main purposes and functions of networking.

distinguish between the OSI reference model and the TCP/IP stack.

distinguish between basic computer and networking terms, and between the principles of the OSI reference model and the TCP/IP protocol stack.

Course Number:
237349_eng