The Basic Networking and IP Routing Overview course is for field and operations persons who are involved with deploying, configuring and operating networking equipment, including microwave radios that transport Ethernet/IP data packets.

In this e-learning course are brief discussions on the fundamentals of computer networks. It covers the basics of networking, starting from the physical layer, moving up to switching concepts and the critical IP addressing. End-to-end data transport and the necessary upper layer protocols are also discussed. An introduction to VLANs is also included.

By the end of the module, the learner shall be equipped with the foundational knowledge of networking, enough to assist in troubleshooting small to medium-sized networks.

Completing a short assessment at the end of each module will provide students with credentials necessary towards the Aviat Network Associate certification level. (ANA)

Prerequisites

• PC with internet access, Internet browser software, AviatCare LMS Access

Objectives

Upon successfully completing this course, participants will be able to:

•  Understand the basic networking concepts and the OSI model.
• Explain layer 2 switching and STP.
• Identify layer 3 functions and IP addressing.
• Understand layer 4 concepts and protocols.
• Describe DNS, ICMP and DHCP operations.
• Explain layers 5 to 7 functions.
• Understand VLAN concepts.

Course Outline

Module 1: Basic Networking Concepts

• Network components – what makes up our network
• Protocols – the rules of network communication
• Network transmission methods, and all about the
• The Physical Layer

Module 2: The Data Link Layer

• Layer 2 Encapsulation
• Layer 2 Sublayers and MAC Address
• Layer 2 Broadcast Address
• Ethernet CSMA/CD
• Layer 2 Devices: Bridge and Switch
• Spanning Tree Protocol

Module 3: The Network Layer

• Layer 3 Concepts
• Layer 3 Encapsulation
• Introduction to IPv4 and IPv6
• IP Addressing
• Subnet Mask
• IP Address Classes
• Reserved Addresses
• Private Address Space
• IP Subnetting
• Classless Inter-Domain Routing

Module 4: The Transport layer

• Layer 4 Concepts
• TCP
• UDP

Module 5: Upper Layers

• The Session Layer
• The Presentation Layer
• The Application Layer
• DNS
• ICMP
• DHCP

Module 6: VLANs

• VLAN Concepts
• The VLAN-tagged frame
• V LAN Benefits
• Access ports versus trunk ports