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CompTIA IT Fundamentals: Networking & Wireless Technologies

Develop skills in TCP/IP, LANs/WANs, HTTP/HTTPS, POP3/SMTP, IMAP Protocol, firewall technology, network communication, and more with our comprehensive course.

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  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Approx. 3 hours

  • Certificate of completion

    Yes

  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

Computers are immensely useful tools that continue to change the world we live in. Arguably, they would be far less useful without the marvels that are computer networking and wireless technologies. In this course, explore concepts surrounding networking and wireless technologies, including the basics of networking and Internet protocols. Next, learn about the common protocols used every day for browsing the Internet and sending emails. Finally, examine networking devices, firewalls, and wireless technologies, as well as considerations for wireless quality and wireless best practices. This course helps prepare learners for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, FC0-U61.

Learning objectives

  • Discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • Identify the basics of network communication
  • Name the purpose and features of the internet protocol suite

How it works

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In this course, you'll watch videos created by industry-leading experts for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. They'll cover key concepts, go through sample applications, prepare you for industry certifications, and more. Watch on any device — whenever and wherever you want — to learn at your own pace.
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What Is a Computer Network?

Michael Klein
Feb 17, 2022

Computer networks: Who hasn’t heard of them? We connect to them all the time, whether we’re at home, school, or work. But what exactly is a computer network, and what do developers need to know about them?

Simply stated, a computer network is a group of connected computers that share data with each other. A computer network can be as simple as two laptops connected by a short cable or as complex as the Internet — and yes, the Internet is a type of computer network.

Below, we’ll walk through the fundamentals of computer networks and how they work, basic networking terms, and common types of computer networks.

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