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Computer Networking - Local Area Networks and the OSI Model 

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Computer Networking - Local Area Networks and the OSI Model
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Overview

Learn about Local Area Networks (LAN) and the seven layers of the networking OSI Model with this free online course

Duration

2 hours

Total fee

Free

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

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Computer Networking - Local Area Networks and the OSI Model
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Computer Networking - Local Area Networks and the OSI Model
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Course details

What are the course deliverables?
  • Define what Local Area Network (LAN) means
  • Describe the key devices found on a LAN
  • Explain how Hubs, Switches and Routers function
  • Describe how Ethernet functions
  • Describe the structure and function of IP Addresses
  • List the seven layers of the OSI Model
  • Describe the functions of each layer of the OSI Model
  • List the four layers of the TCP Model
  • Describe the functions of each layer of the TCP Model
  • Explain the differences between the OSI Model and the TCP Model
More about this course
  • This free online local area network course will give you an in-depth look at Local Area Networks and the OSI Model
  • With this course, learn about Local area network key features such as how they link computers together and provide shared access to printers, file servers, and other services
  • This course will first give you an overview of the Local Area Network (LAN) and how a computer network interconnects computers within a limited area
  • The Local area network course will then discuss important network terminologies to help you better understand the components that are required to get computers and other types of hardware to communicate with each other
  • You will also study Serial Data Transfer and IP Addresses as well as the different types of networks and computing
  • The Local area network course will discuss the Physical Layer or Layer 1, the Data Link Layer (DLL) or Layer 2, the Network Layer or Layer 3, the Transport Layer or Layer 4, the Session Layer or Layer 5, the Presentation Layer or Layer 6, and Application Layer or Layer 7, along with their functions
  • This online course in local area network and security is designed to give you a strong grasp of the structure and function of local area network LAN and the OSI model, so check out the LAN course today and start bringing your professional skills to the next level
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Computer Networking - Local Area Networks and the OSI Model
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Alison 
Curriculum

Introduction To Local Area Networks

Introduction To Local Area Networks - Learning Outcomes

Introduction To Local Area Networks

Network Terminology

Serial Data Transfer And IP Addresses

Types Of Networks

Types Of Computing

Introduction To Local Area Networks - Lesson Summary

Defining Networks With Osi Model

Defining Networks With Osi Model - Learning Outcomes

Introduction To OSI Model

OSI Layer 1 And Layer 2

OSI Layer 3 And Layer 4

OSI Layer 5, Layer 6 And Layer 7

Defining Networks With Osi Model - Lesson Summary

Course Assessment

Local Area Networks And The OSI Model - Course Assessment

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