CIST 1401 — Computer Networking Fundamentals
Introduces networking technologies and prepares students to take the CompTIA*s broad-based, vendor independent networking certification exam, Network +. This course covers a wide range of material about networking, including local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. Focuses on operating network management systems, and implementing the installation of networks. It reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of the LAN and WAN technologies, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remote connectivity, and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: basic knowledge of networking technology, network media and topologies, network devices, network management, network tools and network security.
Part of
- CP23 Computer Programming, Associate of Applied Science Degree
- CW71 Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Technical Certificate of Credit
- CY13 Cybersecurity, Associate of Applied Science Degree
- CY12 Cybersecurity, Diploma
- FF41 Foundations of Computer Programming, Technical Certificate of Credit
- DS13 Database Specialist, Associate of Applied Science Degree
- DS14 Database Specialist, Diploma
- NS13 Networking Specialist, Associate of Applied Science Degree
- NS14 Networking Specialist Diploma
- CHA1 Computer Hardware and Network Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit
- HD41 Help Desk Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit
- IT41 Information Technology Fundamentals, Technical Certificate of Credit
- NS31 Network Support Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit
- NT21 Network Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit