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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Networking Fundamentals

Learn computer networking essentials like TCP/UDP, PoE, SDN, network devices, DSL modems and more, providing a comprehensive base for CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam prep.

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    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Approx. 2 hours

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  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

In order for computers to be able to exchange data and share resources with each other, they must be interconnected in some fashion. This is referred to as computer networking. Explore computer networking fundamentals, including TCP and user datagram protocol (UDP) ports, and review common networking hardware devices. Examine the differences between hubs and bridges. Discover when to use a network switch and how a router can protect a system. Explore key differences between access points, repeaters, and extenders, as well as cable and DSL modems. Learn about the benefits of Power over Ethernet (PoE) and compare it with Ethernet over Power, which uses common electrical wiring to convey Ethernet connectivity. Lastly, take a look at the features of network interface cards (NIC), optical network terminal (ONT), and software-defined networking (SDN) technologies. This course will prepare you for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) certification exam.

Learning objectives

  • Discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • Identify well-known ports and protocols
  • List the features of tcp and udp

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The TCP Three-Way Handshake Explained  

Codecademy Team
Oct 2, 2023

The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the most widely used internet connectivity protocol for enabling communication of data between computers across a computer network.  

TCP/IP, paired with Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), has revolutionized the way we do everyday things, allowing for information to be passed nearly instantaneously around the world. The internet as we know it (mostly in web browsers) is possible via the network connection created by something called the TCP three-way handshake. We go over how it all works in-depth in our free course Introduction to IT, but here’s an overview of the basics (which you’ll need to know if you want to get into web development).

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