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Introduction to Networking

Yunusa Mohammed Jeddah

This module will explore the importance of networking and its everyday use in today’s world. It will discuss the different types of computer networks and network topology.The module will also cover the purpose of Networking Standards, and the OSI layered approach. Finally, the module will provide an overview of the network media, physical media, copper twisted pair cables together with its properties and components, and what frequency to use that suits your wireless network.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Networking and its importance
  • Network topology and its forms
  • Common types of network topology
  • Considerations for selecting topology
  • Networking Standards purpose
  • Organizations that develop standards in networking
  • Importance of OSI layered model
  • Similarities of OSI and TCP/IP model
  • Network and physical media
  • Properties and components of copper twisted pair cables and fiber-optic cables
  • Properties, advantages and disadvantages of wireless as a medium for networking together
  • Selecting a frequency band for your wireless network

Issued on

May 16, 2023

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