Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Udemy

Computer Network Fundamentals: From Scratch to Advanced

via Udemy

Overview

Master Computer Networking, OSI Model, TCP/IP, and Security. Easy explanations for beginners and exam students.

What you'll learn:
  • Understand the Fundamentals of Computer Networks without confusion.
  • Master the OSI Model (All 7 Layers) and TCP/IP Protocol Suite.
  • Learn the difference between LAN, MAN, and WAN network types.
  • Understand IP Addressing, Subnet Masks, and MAC Addresses.
  • Learn how Routing, Switching, and Data Transmission work.
  • Basics of Network Security, Cryptography, and Firewalls.
  • Understand protocols like HTTP, DNS, FTP, and SMTP.

Are you ready to understand how the Internet actually works?

Welcome to the ultimate guide on Computer Networks. Whether you are a college student struggling with exams, an IT beginner wanting a job, or just curious about how Wi-Fi works, this course is made for you.

We don't use boring, complex words here. We explain Computer Networking concepts in simple English, using real-life examples that anyone can understand.

Why choose this course? Most text books make networking sound hard. They talk about "protocols" and "layers" in a confusing way. In this course, we break it down. We take you from "What is a network?" all the way to advanced security topics.

What you will master inside:

  • The Basics: Understand exactly what LAN, MAN, and WAN are (and why they matter).

  • The "Language" of Computers: Master the OSI Model and TCP/IP. These are the rules computers use to talk to each other. We explain all 7 layers simply.

  • Hardware & Connections: Learn about cables (like Fiber Optics), routers, and switches.

  • How Data Travels: Discover how an email leaves your computer and reaches your friend's phone using IP Addresses and Routing.

  • Safety First: Learn the basics of Network Security, privacy, and cryptography (keeping data secret).

Who is this for?

  • Beginners: No technical background? No problem.

  • Students: Perfect if you need to pass your Academic or Competitive exams.

  • IT Aspirants: Build the foundation you need for a career in Networking.

The course is packed with Quizzes after every section. This ensures you don't just watch videos, but you actually learn and remember the concepts.

Join 23,000+ students and start mastering Computer Networks today!

Objectives:-

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the general principles of data communication.

  • Describe how computer networks are organized with the concept of layered approach.

  • Describe how signals are used to transfer data between nodes.

  • Describe the protocols with their fundamentals.

  • Describe the LAN, MAN, PAN, WAN in detail with their advantages and disadvantages.

  • Implement a simple LAN with hubs, bridges and switches.

  • Describe how packets in the Internet are delivered.

  • Analyze the contents in a given data link layer packet, based on the layer concept.

  • Design logical sub-address blocks with a given address block.

  • Decide routing entries given a simple example of network topology

  • Describe what classless addressing scheme is.

  • Describe how routing protocols work.

  • Describe about the security and privacy.

  • Implementation of a network protocol.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Computer Network Basics
  • Reference Models
  • Physical Layer
  • Data-link Layer
  • Network Layer
  • Transport Layer
  • Application Layer
  • Computer Network Security
  • Must Watch
  • SECTION - Number System

Taught by

EduPath Learning

Reviews

3.4 rating at Udemy based on 176 ratings

Start your review of Computer Network Fundamentals: From Scratch to Advanced

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.