· Introduction to Computer Networks
· · Types of Networks (LAN, MAN, WAN, PAN)
· · Network Topologies (Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh, Hybrid)
· · Network Devices and Their Functions (Router, Switch, Hub, Bridge, Gateway)
· · OSI Model and Its Layers
· · TCP/IP Model and Protocol Suite
· · IP Addressing (IPv4 and IPv6)
· · Subnetting and Supernetting
· · MAC Addressing and ARP
· · Network Cabling and Transmission Media (Copper, Fiber, Wireless)
· · Ethernet Standards and Technologies
· · Wireless Networking Fundamentals (Wi-Fi Standards, WLANs)
· · Network Protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, DNS, DHCP)
· · Basic Network Security Concepts (Firewalls, IDS/IPS)
· · Network Performance Metrics (Bandwidth, Latency, Throughput, Jitter)
· · Network Troubleshooting Tools (Ping, Traceroute, Netstat)
· · Switching Concepts (VLANs, Trunking)
· · Routing Concepts and Routing Protocols (Static, RIP, OSPF)
· · Network Address Translation (NAT)
· · Introduction to Network Virtualization and Cloud Networking