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SG350: Networking Fundamentals
Prerequisite(s): Upper Division Status

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of networking.Topics include network components, topologies, and technologies. Also included are network protocols, the OSI model, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), other networking standards and troubleshooting methodologies. Upon completion of this course students should be able to select, install, and configure network components.


 

Network Components, Topologies, and Technologies

Guide to Network Topology
Popular home networking types from Homenethelp.com

TCP/IP Guide
Networking fundamentals

Topology
Brief description of different topologies from the University of South Florida

Wireless Networking
Latest wireless news from NewsFactor Network


Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)

Local Area Network (LAN)
Guide from About.com

TechFest
Resources on Local Area Networks (LAN)

WAN Fact Sheet
From the Universal Service Administrative Company

Wide Area Networks
Information from the University of Aberdeen


Troubleshooting Methodologies

Cyberguard Network Troubleshooting
Simple guide for troubleshooting

Network Troubleshooting Basics
A guide to common problems by WindowsITPro

Network Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction to concepts and practice of network troubleshooting from 3Com

OSI Model

How OSI Works
From Howstuffworks

Introduction to Internet
Internetworking basics from Cisco

Seven Layers of the OSI Model
From Webopedia


Network Standards


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