Introduction to Internetworking

Overview/Description
To outline the basic architecture of a computer and to discuss basic network principles and components

Target Audience
Individuals new to networking concepts and terminology and individuals preparing to take the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) learning path

Prerequisites
Basic computer skills

Expected Duration
260 Minutes

Objectives:

Introduction to Internetworking

  • identify the major components of a computer.
  • discuss decimal and binary number systems.
  • convert decimal numbers to binary and binary numbers to decimal.
  • differentiate between local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
  • explain the importance of bandwidth in network operation.
  • describe how data flows through a network and identify the requirement for protocols.
  • explain the OSI reference model.
  • discuss the OSI and TCP/IP reference models and how they relate to each other.
  • describe network components and their application.
  • explain the role of bridges, switches, and routers in a network.
  • discuss the evolution of networking.
  • explain how data flows through the lower layers of a network.
  • explain how data flows through the upper layers of a network.


    • Course Number: 64162_eng