Networking Devices and Initial Configuration

Category

Networking

Difficulty

Beginner
Free Course

Networking Devices and Initial Configuration

This is a 22-hour beginner-level course with 19 hands-on labs, offered in self-paced, instructor-led, and hybrid formats for flexible learning.

If you know the basics of networking, then get ready to strengthen your foundation. A strong networking background is key if you are interested in exciting fields such as Cybersecurity and Network Development (DevNet) or want to continue towards a networking certification like Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). This course covers the essentials of network devices and how to configure them. Learn the characteristics and benefits of Cloud and Virtualization technologies. Explore how to provide Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to devices both manually and automatically. Using this knowledge, you will calculate an IP addressing scheme, configure Cisco devices to create a small network, and test for connectivity issues.