Introduction to Computer Networking - 2 Hour Crash Course

Learn the basics of IP, Ethernet, VPNs, WANs, DHCP, DNS, with no prior knowledge required. Bonus IP addressing course!

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Introduction to Computer Networking - 2 Hour Crash Course
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4.5 hours
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Apr 2024
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What you will learn

Understand basic networking concepts, including switches, routers, and TCP/IP

Learn about network protocols including NAT, Ethernet, VLANs, VPNs, and DNS

Follow packets as they move through a network with clear diagrams

Use downloadable PDF study guides to reinforce what you learn in the videos

Understand multi-destination traffic including broadcasts, unknown unicast, and multicast

Use the Free Bonus IP addressing course to learn all about IP addresses, subnets, and more

Why take this course?

"This course explains concepts in a way where you genuinely don't need experience to understand. Relating the concepts to normal daily scenarios or routines is a great way to teach, and to get some much content done in 2 hours is fantastic." -Adam

"It was very informative and I enjoyed the instructors explanations and examples. I will recommend him to friends any day!" -Frank

**This course was recently updated to include a bonus 2 hour course explaining IP addressing a subnetting basics!**

Do you need to understand the basics of Computer Networking? Have you found that many training resources use complex technical jargon that makes it difficult to understand the basic concepts? If you need to get a basic understanding of Networking quickly and clearly, this is the course for you.

This course answers the questions:

  • What is an Ethernet network and how do MAC addresses work?

  • How is a router used to forward traffic between different networks?

  • What is the difference between and IPSEC and Layer 2 VPN?

  • How does DNS work, and why is it important?

  • What is DHCP, and how does it distribute IP addresses?

  • What are subnets, network addresses, and broadcast addresses?

  • What is the difference between a public IP address and a private IP address?

  • Key Features of this course:

    • Many downloadable PDF study guides included!

    • Most lectures in this course are 5 - 10 minutes long.

    • Ideal starting point for CompTIA Network+ prep.

    • Quizzes included after each chapter.

Bonus course! If you need to get a basic understanding of IP Addressing quickly and clearly, this is the course for you!

This course addresses the following topics:

  • What is the purpose of IP addresses?

  • Private vs. Public IPs

  • IPv4 vs. IPv6

  • IP address structure in decimal and binary forms

  • How to create subnets and design network environments with multiple subnets

  • Variable Length Subnet Masking and classful addresses


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Reviews

Bridget
October 17, 2023
Great intro to Networking. It has things boiled down enough for people who need to learn the basics without getting into the logistics of how-to do the things.
Adam
October 12, 2023
This course explains concepts in a way where you genuinely don't need experience to understand. Relating the concepts to normal daily scenarios or routines is a great way to teach, and to get some much content done in 2 hours is fantastic.
Marty
October 10, 2023
Very good material, easy to follow teaching style, makes relatively complex network topics seem almost interesting!
Frank
October 7, 2023
It was very informative and I enjoyed the instructors explanations and examples. I will recommend him to friends any day!
Nick
September 25, 2023
The quiz questions are absolutely awful. There is always at least 1 question that is either phrased in an awful/misleading way or flat out wasn't spoken about in enough detail. That's a terrible way to reinforce concepts.
Daniel
September 25, 2023
Concepts were approachable and well explained. No previous experience or knowledge was necessary to complete the course
Jason
September 22, 2023
Great explanation of networking. this filled in the gaps i was experiencing, and improved my understanding how networking works.
Andrec
September 20, 2023
Course has been very informational and instructor very concise, pleasant and understandable with step by step teaching method
Adam
September 19, 2023
I am enjoying the material covered in this course. That is a understatement the instructor is teaching material at a comfortable pace but it is packed with information. I am enjoying all the knowledge I am receiving.
Keith
September 16, 2023
Many of the answers to the questions in the quiz are incorrect and strongly depend on you to watch the video to know what answer the presenter wants you to answer. The "correct" answers depend on network configuration! About a third of the "correct" answers lead to an incorrect understanding of networking when you need to troubleshoot networking problems.
Oscar
September 12, 2023
i needed a refresher on some of these topics, and also learned a few new things, they way it is explained its very comprehensible thank you!!
LOKE
September 10, 2023
Throughout this course, it has allow me to better understand and refresh myself again! Thank You Sir! :D
Hieutrung
September 8, 2023
This course explained things in a very easy to understand manner, which cleared up some misunderstandings I previously had about certain topics.
Kwen
September 7, 2023
This is a great course for beginners who has zero background. The lecturer uses simple diagrams and walks through examples of how networking works. It helps me a lot and it's the right level of abstraction I need for my professional trainings.
Sarah
September 4, 2023
I have learned so much from these courses! I can't wait to continue learning more! I love the fact that they are short videos, but they are also very informative!! If I could give this a 10 star rating, I would 100%!!!

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