Network Protocols and Architecture
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About this course: Welcome to the second of five courses in the Cisco Networking Basics Specialization. Have ever wondered how devices on computer networks truly communicate? There are specific protocols or rules and standards that every device must follow to access the Internet and to communicate over a network. In this course, you will examine the principles of network communication, how networks are designed and what specifically is being sent and received by different devices when we send pictures, text messages, video or any other data across the network. What exactly is sent and how is it sent are the questions that will be answered in this course. At the end of this course, you w…
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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan .
- Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
- Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.
About this course: Welcome to the second of five courses in the Cisco Networking Basics Specialization. Have ever wondered how devices on computer networks truly communicate? There are specific protocols or rules and standards that every device must follow to access the Internet and to communicate over a network. In this course, you will examine the principles of network communication, how networks are designed and what specifically is being sent and received by different devices when we send pictures, text messages, video or any other data across the network. What exactly is sent and how is it sent are the questions that will be answered in this course. At the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Explain how protocols and standards benefit a global internetwork. 2. Describe how the Ethernet Protocol transmits data within a LAN. 3. Explain IPv4 addressing and the role subnet masks. 4. Use Cisco Packet Tracer to connect hosts to a wireless router in a LAN. 5. Use a protocol analyzer or "packet sniffer" to open and examine a data packet that has been transmitted across a network. 6. Examine a Windows computer to locate the physical or MAC address used send and receive data.
Who is this class for: This class is designed for beginners in computing that want to understand the basics of how data is sent and received in a network and how small computer networks are created. People who may be in non-networking professions that would like to understand how their home or small business network works will enjoy this course. Previous networking knowledge is not required. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the basics of networking and will cover only a very small portion of the necessary knowledge and skills needed to achieve an entry-level Cisco networking certification. Access to a Windows 10 machine and a simulation tool called Cisco Packet Tracer is required to get the full benefit of the course.
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Taught by: Telethia Willis, Cisco Networking Learning & Development
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CiscoSyllabus
WEEK 1
Principles of Communications
In this module, you will learn how protocols in computer networks are used to exchange data and information between hosts and devices. You will examine the standards and protocols used to send and receive data in a computer network. At the end of this module, you will examine a Windows computer to locate the physical or MAC address used send and receive data.
3 videos, 15 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand
- Reading: About This Course
- Reading: Cisco Packet Tracer
- Reading: The Three Elements
- Reading: Communication Protocols
- Video: Network Protocols
- Reading: Why Protocols Matter
- Reading: The Internet and Standards
- Reading: Network Standards Organizations
- Reading: Stacking Them Up
- Reading: Using a Layered Model
- Video: Protocols - Stacking Them Up
- Reading: Different Types of Network Models
- Practice Quiz: Activity - Match Protocol Terms to Definitions
- Reading: Dividing the Tasks
- Reading: Comparing the OSI and TCP Models
- Practice Quiz: Quiz - Identify Layers and Functions
- Reading: Why Ethernet?
- Reading: Ethernet is Constantly Evolving
- Reading: Ethernet Addressing
- Video: Ethernet Addressing
Graded: Lab – Determine the MAC Address of a Host
Graded: Week 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
Network Design and Addressing
In this module, you will learn how data frames are created and processed by hosts and switches will be explained. You will also learn what protocols and network designs are needed to transmit data in a network. At the end of this module, you will use a protocol analyzer or "packet sniffer" to open and examine a data packet that has been transmitted across a network.
8 videos, 14 readings, 1 practice quiz expand
- Reading: Encapsulation
- Reading: Framing the Message
- Video: Framing the Message
- Practice Quiz: Activity - Build an Ethernet Frame
- Reading: Why Networks Need Hierarchical Design
- Reading: Benefits of a Hierarchical Design
- Video: Benefits of a Hierarchical Design
- Reading: Physical & Logical Addresses
- Video: Physical & Logical Addressing
- Video: Examining Network Information on My Device
- Reading: Access, Distribution and Core
- Reading: Access Layer Devices
- Reading: Ethernet Hubs
- Reading: Ethernet Switches
- Video: Ethernet Switches
- Reading: MAC Address Tables
- Video: MAC Address Tables
- Reading: What are Broadcasts Anyway?
- Video: What are Broadcasts Anyway?
- Reading: Broadcast Domains
- Reading: Communicating at the Access Layer
- Reading: How ARP Works
- Video: How ARP Works
Graded: Week 2 Quiz
Graded: Hierarchical Networks
Graded: Lab – View Wireless and Wired NIC Information
Graded: Lab – Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
WEEK 3
Communicating on the Local Area Network
In this module, you will learn why routing is needed and how data is forwarded between different networks. You will also create a simple peer-to-peer network in Packet Tracer and assign IPv4 addresses to the devices in the networks.
5 videos, 8 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand
- Reading: Dividing the Local Network
- Video: Dividing the Local Network
- Reading: Now We Need Routing
- Reading: Selecting a Path
- Video: Sending a Unicast vs. Sending a Broadcast Message
- Reading: Building the Tables
- Video: Which Address is Used to Send a Message - Part 1
- Video: Which Address is Used to Send a Message - Part 2
- Reading: How Routers Use Tables
- Reading: Sending to Remote Networks
- Video: How Routers Send Traffic between Networks
- Practice Quiz: Activity - Selecting the Default Gateway
- Reading: Local Area Networks
- Practice Quiz: Activity - How Many Local Networks
- Reading: Assigning Hosts to a LAN
Graded: Lab - Using Packet Tracer
Graded: PT Activity – IPv4 Addresses and Network Communication
Graded: PT Activity - Connect to a Wireless Router
Graded: Week 3 Quiz
WEEK 4
The Internet Protocol (IP)
In this module, you will learn the purpose, structure and function of the IP address in a network. Labs and activities will focus on identifying and testing the various types of IP addresses. You will also be able to explain how different devices process unicast, multicast and broadcast packets.
8 videos, 14 readings, 3 practice quizzes expand
- Reading: What is an IPv4 Address?
- Reading: IPv4 Addressing
- Reading: Binary to Decimal
- Video: Binary to Decimal
- Reading: Optional Activity - The Binary Game
- Reading: Networks and Hosts
- Video: Network and Hosts
- Reading: Logical AND
- Reading: Are You on My Network?
- Video: Are You on My Network?
- Video: Are You On My Network? Part 2
- Reading: Subnet Masks
- Practice Quiz: Activity - Networks and Hosts
- Reading: Classful and Classless Addressing
- Video: Video Demonstration - Classful IPv4 Addressing
- Reading: Private IPv4 Addressing
- Reading: Assignment of IPv4 Addresses
- Practice Quiz: Activity - Public or Private?
- Reading: Unicast Transmission
- Video: IPv4 Unicast
- Reading: Broadcast Transmission
- Video: IPv4 Broadcast
- Reading: Multicast Transmission
- Video: IPv4 Multicast
- Practice Quiz: Activity – Who Gets this Message?
Graded: PT Activity - Connecting to a Web Server
Graded: Lab -– Using Windows Calculator for Binary Conversions
Graded: Week 4 Quiz
Graded: IP Addressing on a Home Network
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