Computer Network
Online Computer Network Courses
No parking hassles, no missed assignments, and nothing to install. 12-months of training.
This is self-paced, internet-based Computer Network training -- there are no books to purchase and no scheduled classes to attend.
OSI Reference Model and the Physical Layer
TCP/IP Configuration and Utilities
Computer Network
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Our Computer Network courses offer unique benefits unavailable from other self-paced training vendors. Each Computer Network course is developed using a rigorous set of criteria that includes quality content, interaction, graphics, and interspersed questions, making learning fun, interesting, and effective.
This series provides an overview of networking principles and practices. It is designed to prepare the student to pass the CompTIA Network+ exam.
The following training courses are available online:
- Topology and Operating Systems explains common physical and logical topologies. This course also provides an overview of major operating systems, including Microsoft Windows NT, Novell Netware, and UNIX.
- Network Media and Elements explains the advantages of various transmission media and the connectors used with these media. This course also explains the attributes and functions of common network elements.
- Network Installation explains how to plan, implement and document an effective installation.
- OSI Reference Model and the Physical Layer provides an overview of the OSI reference model of data communication. This course also explains devices that pertain to the physical layer.
- Data Link Layer provides an overview of IEEE 802.x specifications. This course then discusses in depth the three most common specifications: 802.2, 802.3 and 802.5.
- Understanding TCP/IP explains concepts related to the Transport layers of the OSI Reference model. This course then provides an overview of TCP/IP fundamentals.
- TCP/IP Configuration and Utilities shows how to perform common TCP/IP administrative tasks.
- Remote Connectivity provides an overview of remote connectivity concepts and protocols, including PPP, SLIP, PPTP and ISDN, and shows the user how to install and configure a modem for dial-up networking.
- Security, Maintenance and Support provides an overview of good security practices. This course also shows users how to obtain and implement software patches and upgrades, and discusses backup and antivirus procedures.
- Troubleshooting shows users how to take a systematic approach to troubleshooting problems.
- Instructional steps -- walk through a procedure
- Exercises -- try it out
- Notes - See additional information related to the topic in the text
- Tips - See a different, faster, or easier way of doing something
- Quick References - See a quick reference guide to the features introduced in a chapter
- Details - Display more detailed information related to the current topic
- Hotwords - See related information
- Navigation Bar - Maneuver easily through the courses
- Topics and Index -- with searching feature and hyper-links
- Printable Exercises - PDF downloadable files
- Sample Application Files - PDF downloadable files
- Skill Assessment - can be used for pre and post-testing -- tracking first try, best try and grade - if passed, green check mark will appear as 'mastered' - hyperlinks to units within the course to go back and re-take a certain unit again. Use as pre-test to determine which topics you want to focus on and to go directly into that unit.
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