Advanced Networking — OS, Wireless & SOHO

Overview

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This course builds on networking fundamentals by covering operating system networking configuration, wireless technologies, and small office/home office network setup. Covering approximately 5 hours of expert instruction, learners develop the skills to configure OS-level networking, set up wireless networks, and deploy and troubleshoot SOHO environments. Learners benefit by gaining practical, hands-on skills for configuring network connections in Windows, setting up and securing wireless access points, and managing internet connectivity for small business environments. Online labs reinforce network adapter configuration, wireless security setup, and SOHO router configuration. By the end of this course, learners will be able to configure OS networking settings, implement wireless networking solutions, and set up and secure SOHO networks including routers, switches, and internet access.

Syllabus

OS Networking — Fundamentals

This chapter explains how modern networks use DNS, naming protocols, SOHO router configuration, firewalls, port forwarding, VLANs, and troubleshooting techniques to manage connectivity, security, and resource sharing across mixed operating systems.

OS Networking — Advanced Topics

This chapter explains how modern networks use DNS, naming protocols, SOHO router configuration, firewalls, port forwarding, VLANs, and troubleshooting techniques to manage connectivity, security, and resource sharing across mixed operating systems.

Wireless Networking

This chapter explores the full landscape of wireless networking by covering 802.11 standards, WAP setup, device connectivity, mesh networks, enterprise Wi‑Fi, alternative wireless technologies, and the tools and techniques needed to troubleshoot wireless issues.

Internet and SOHO Networking

This chapter introduces key networking concepts and Internet technologies—from LAN/WAN terminology and broadband connections to application‑layer protocols, remote access tools, IoT standards, VPNs, proxies, and troubleshooting—to build a strong foundation for understanding how modern networks operate and communicate.