This course on networking fundamentals explains how networks function, including communication between computers and the internet. It covers topics such as Ethernet LANs, IP addressing, subnetting, and WAN technologies, making it suitable for beginners and those wanting to refresh their knowledge. The course features interactive exercises, a glossary of terms, and a final challenge to assess understanding.

1. Networking Fundamentals - WBT
Have you ever wondered how networks work? How two computers communicate? How the Internet works?
This course explains these concepts, starting with the basic building blocks of networks, and how Ethernet
Local Area Networks (LANs) operate. We discuss IP addressing and subnetting, and how data gets routed
from one LAN to another using various Wide Area Networking (WAN) technologies.
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This course is appropriate for anyone new to networking and looking to learn the basics, as well as anyone
wanting to brush up on a particular topic. This course includes a comprehensive glossary of terms that explain
the lingo as it relates to the topic being covered. It also includes numerous interactive exercises to help teach
and reinforce the information as well as test your knowledge and understanding of the topic. A Final Challenge
helps users assess their understanding of the concepts covered.