Networking Foundations 101

Are you ready to kickstart your networking journey? Networking Foundations 101 introduces you to the building blocks of computer networks. Learn how data travels, explore core concepts like IP addressing, the OSI model, and key protocols, and dive into practical labs to configure and troubleshoot basic networks. Whether you’re aspiring for IT or cybersecurity, this course sets a solid foundation for success.

32 hours • 2 hours/class

Networking Foundations 101

INR 8,000/-

INR 7,200/-

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Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides a strong foundation in networking fundamentals.
You’ll explore key concepts like IP addressing, switching, routing, and network security.
Hands-on labs and practical exercises enhance your understanding and prepare you for a successful career in IT.

Introduction of Networking

Understand the fundamental concepts of computer networks, their components, and how they function.
Explore the evolution of networking technologies and their impact on modern communication.

OSI / TCP IP

Learn about the OSI and TCP/IP models, their layers, and how they facilitate data communication.
Gain an understanding of the key protocols operating at each layer.

IP addressing

Master IP addressing concepts, including IP classes, subnetting (classful/classless), and how IP addresses enable communication on the network.
Hands-on labs reinforce your understanding of IP addressing and subnetting concepts.

IP Classes

Understand the historical classification of IP addresses into classes A, B, and C.
Learn about the limitations of classful addressing and the need for more flexible addressing schemes

Subnetting Classful/Classless Lab

Master the techniques of dividing a network into smaller subnets (subnetting) using both classful and classless addressing methods.
Gain hands-on experience with subnetting concepts through practical lab exercises.

IP Communication in the LAN Lab

Explore how IP addresses are used for communication within a Local Area Network (LAN).
Conduct lab exercises to observe and analyze IP communication between devices on a network.

Switching

Explore the role of switches in network infrastructure, including managed/unmanaged switches, VLANs, and switch security features.
Gain practical experience through labs on switch configuration, VLAN implementation, and port security.

Introduction, Managed and Unmanaged switches, Ports, VLAN, Leading Vendors, Switch Security (l2)

Learn about the role of switches in network infrastructure, differentiating between managed and unmanaged switches.
Explore switch ports, VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks), and key security features at Layer 2 of the OSI model.

Initial Setup Lab

Gain hands-on experience with the initial setup and configuration of network switches.
Learn basic commands for configuring switch interfaces and basic security settings.

Access/Trunk Port Configuration Lab

Understand the difference between access and trunk ports and their role in connecting devices to different VLANs.
Conduct lab exercises to configure access and trunk ports on a switch.

VLAN Lab

Explore VLAN concepts in depth, including VLAN creation, assignment of ports to VLANs, and inter-VLAN communication.
Gain practical experience with VLAN configuration through hands-on lab exercises.

Port Security / MAC Binding Lab

Learn about port security features, including MAC address filtering and MAC address binding.
Conduct lab exercises to configure port security on a switch to enhance network security.

DHCP configuration LAB

Explore the role of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) in assigning IP addresses to network devices.
Conduct lab exercises to configure DHCP on a switch to automate IP address assignment.

Syslog Configuration LAB

Learn about syslog, a system for generating, collecting, and analyzing log messages from network devices.
Conduct lab exercises to configure syslog on a switch to generate and collect important system and security logs.

Routing

Learn about routing protocols (static and dynamic), router configuration, and routing concepts like default, static, and RIP routing.
Labs provide hands-on experience in configuring routers, implementing routing protocols, and utilizing Access Control Lists (ACLs).

Introduction, Routing Protocols Static and Dynamic Routing

Understand the role of routers in directing network traffic between different networks.
Explore different routing protocols, including static and dynamic routing algorithms (e.g., RIP, OSPF).

Initial Setup of Router, Port Configuration LAB

Learn to configure basic router settings, including interface configurations and basic routing protocols.
Gain hands-on experience with router configuration through practical lab exercises.

Default, Static, RIP, routing LAB

Explore different routing methods, including default routing, static routing, and the RIP (Routing Information Protocol).
Conduct lab exercises to configure and verify different routing scenarios.

Usage of ACL LAB

Understand the concept of Access Control Lists (ACLs) and their role in controlling network traffic.
Gain hands-on experience with configuring ACLs on routers to filter traffic based on source/destination IP addresses, ports, and other criteria.

DHCP Configuration LAB

Learn how to configure DHCP on a router to provide IP addresses to devices on a network.
Conduct lab exercises to configure and troubleshoot DHCP server functionality on a router.

Syslog Configuration LAB

Learn how to configure syslog on a router to generate, collect, and analyze system and security logs.
Conduct lab exercises to configure syslog on a router to send log messages to a syslog server.

Secure Access of Network Devices

Learn about routing protocols (static and dynamic), router configuration, and routing concepts like default, static, and RIP routing.
Labs provide hands-on experience in configuring routers, implementing routing protocols, and utilizing Access Control Lists (ACLs).

Introduction to Radius, TACCACS, ISE

Explores centralized authentication protocols like RADIUS, TACACS+, and Identity Services Engine (ISE).
Discusses their role in securing network access and enforcing access control policies.

AAA authentication

Explains the core principles of Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) for secure network access.

Configuring Router with TACCAS, RADIUS, ISE

Provides hands-on experience with configuring network devices (routers, switches) to use RADIUS, TACACS+, or ISE for centralized authentication and authorization.

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