Computer Networks for Beginners

Simple and easy explanations of computer networking topics

Computer networks are growing trend. You can find them at your home, school, work, and most of the places you go on daily basis.

Learn the basic concepts of computer networks, which hardware to use to set it up, and how to secure it.

Become aware of networks surrounding you
When you start noticing networks around you, you will also understand big part of the IT world. You will learn how the Internet works, how your Internet Service Provider (ISP) allows you to connect online, how do people share data without the Internet access, and much more. Everything starts by becoming aware of computer networks.

Learn how to set up a network
Whether you are taking this course to improve yourself, to get a better grade at school, or because of work, setting up a network is a skill that is very useful today. Yet many people do not know how to do it. You have an opportunity to learn it in few minutes.

Learn how to protect yourself in a network, including the Internet
Unwanted sharing of passwords, pictures, documents, credit card numbers, and internet activity is not something anybody would want to share. But, with expanded usage of computer networks, privacy is becoming an abstract term. This course helps you protect yourself when going online, and also protect your home/office network.



Course Overview

The course includes animations with perceivable explanations. It is consisted of:

visual help,
simplification, and
real world examples.
Every lecture had its power point presentation, which you can use to revise that lecture.

In this course you will learn network concepts, what are they and how do they work.

You will learn about network types, topologies, addresses, architectures, and communication modes.

In addition, you will learn about network hardware like modems, routers, and switches; and about transmission media like cables and electromagnetic waves.

Course also covers securing a network and securing yourself in a network.

It does not take a lot of time to take and view the course, but the knowledge you get will benefit your personal, and also your business life.