This course covers networking and communications fundamentals and terminology, communication protocols, the OSI model, TCP/IP and encapsulations. You will work with current networking hardware and software to study the appropriate configuration of these components. Networking concepts such as routing and remote access are introduced in the context of an Internet connection. The course represents the program's primary preparation for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam which you will be encouraged to complete by the middle of the third term of the IT program.
Credits: 4.00