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Basics of Computer Networking
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Discuss the benefits and components of a computer network
- Recall the various configurations of the Local Area Network
- Distinguish between the different network topologies
- State the properties of the different layers of the OSI model
- Explain the functions of cables in computer networking
- Identify various tools used in computer networking
- Distinguish between the different internet protocols used in networking
- State the requirements for computers to communicate on the internet
- Discuss the procedures involved in configuring the dynamic host configuration protocol (DCHP)
- List the configuration parameters for network hosts
- Explain the functions of operating systems
- Summarise the functions of firewalls in networking
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| Contributed by: | Digital Academy |
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| Licence: | More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 20 May 2025 |
| Audience access level: | Full user |
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