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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Networking Fundamentals by Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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81 ratings

About the Course

Students start by learning basic network theory and terminology including network components, node functions, types of networks and network models. Students will gain an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and the TCP/IP Model including encapsulation and common network protocols. Students learn about data transmission methods and ethernet including CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA. The course covers wired and wireless networking standards, and networking hardware including switches and routers. Students will gain a thorough understanding of TCP/IP including binary numbers, CIDR notation, ANDing, and configuring routes in a network using routers and NAT routers. Students learn to configure DHCP and DNS, and then examine regulating traffic between network zones including implementing a DMZ, and using IDS/IPS technology, and configuring VPNs. The course includes a thorough discussion of troubleshooting wired and wireless networks including using packet sniffers. Students will use software that will allow them to simulate sophisticated networks to achieve practical experience. The course ends with a capstone that students will complete to demonstrate mastery of course objectives....

Top reviews

KL

Nov 30, 2023

This is so far the most interesting online course i've ever taken. The tasks are both engaging and useful for work. Really recommend!

F

Aug 20, 2023

it is a good course as it is designed and taught in a way that makes staying engaged easy and learning very interesting

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By Jansenio A

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Jan 21, 2024

Another great course from Akamai and beautifully delivered by Shadow Farrell. This course covers the OSI and the TCP/IP models, CSMA/CD vs CSMA/CA, CIDR notation, ANDing, IP addressing scheme. Also configuring DHCP and DNS servers and configuring VPN's, routers, NAT routers, wireless AP, etc. and much more. Of course, besides the theory, there are plenty of quizzes, labs and assignments. What I most enjoyed in this course was (1) the ability to being able to use the CISCO Packet Tracer. It is an excellent tool for practicing the concepts mentioned in the previous paragraph. And (2) the capstone project. It was very beneficial and tremendously fun. In conclusion, I would definitely recommend Networking Fundamentals, even if the end goal is not taking CompTIA Network+, or any related cert. Networking plays a crucial role in cybersecurity.

By Farida U

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Aug 20, 2023

it is a good course as it is designed and taught in a way that makes staying engaged easy and learning very interesting

By Bence L

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Oct 17, 2024

Overall a very good, beginner friendly course. I can only compare it to Cisco's CCNA; compared to it, this course offers a bit more in the aspects of security, while not delving deeper in some other, more technical aspects. Still, this course is perfect for beginners and for those who want to refresh their memory/skills.

By Kseniia L

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Dec 1, 2023

This is so far the most interesting online course i've ever taken. The tasks are both engaging and useful for work. Really recommend!

By Anushka R

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Nov 21, 2024

The course was very well detailed and the peer grading review assignment was fun. Thanks

By romel a s

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Jan 25, 2024

muy buen material , excelente profesor y muy buena metodología para explicar

By Md F R

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Nov 19, 2024

As for beginners and fundamental of networking this course is a good choice

By Girmaw Z D

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May 18, 2024

Very interesting course,i love it but rating value is not visible

By Evangelos P

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Apr 1, 2024

Excellent course for everyone working in the IT Field!

By Aubrey B

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Apr 2, 2024

Very educational Shadow is a top notch instructor.

By Arjit S

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Aug 5, 2024

Every topic is almost fully covered.

By Christi J

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May 12, 2024

Very challenging and very intuitive.

By Abdelhak D

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Aug 29, 2023

it is very helpful for a beginner

By Sarvan K

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Aug 21, 2024

Very useful course

By Kirtan s

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Aug 5, 2024

very good

By DIVYAM J

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Jul 30, 2024

excellent

By DIVYAM

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Aug 9, 2024

good

By ISHNEET S

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Aug 6, 2024

good

By JASMEEN S

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Aug 3, 2024

good

By Blessed E

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Dec 4, 2024

This is a great course. I love how they included the labs.

By Md. F A

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Nov 26, 2024

Excelent