General Networking

Port forwarding? Dynamic DNS? Home NAS Server? Slow Wireless? Learn how to fix your home nework. Includes 802.11ac!

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.3

- To provide insight into Networking and learn how to configure a router
- Develop working knowledge of how networks operate
- Learn about security
- wireless
- troubleshooting

What you'll learn

To provide insight into Networking and learn how to configure a router

Develop working knowledge of how networks operate

Learn about security

wireless

troubleshooting

Find out how to configure an IP Camera and NAS Servers

Learn how to fix your network

Sort out wireless issues

Hands-on labs and real world examples

including hosting your website (WordPress)

The course emphasizes the practical application of skills

Designed to help you develop the career skills in networking

* Requirements

* Interest in learning the basics of this technology
* General knowledge of computers
* Internet and MS Windows
* Would be great if you had access to a test router

Description

The course offers a hands-on learning experience with an emphasis on practical activities.

Do you want to buy an IP Camera (home surveillance system) or a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device? Maybe you want to learn how to configure your home router and enable port forwarding? Do you want to improve your Wi-Fi connection or test your Internet link? You've come to the right place!

In addition, General Networking Training provides a learning pathway to the Cisco, Microsoft, and Comptia certificates.

Re-recorded in March 2017, more lectures, more gadgets and devices! Now includes:

- How and where you can host a website (WordPress)

- GPS trackers and spying applications

- Antivirus applications

- Windows Server 2016

- 802.11ac - a real lab with an Asus router!

The main objective of this course is to provide you with a basic understanding of computer network technologies and concepts. You will learn how to apply all these skills in real world situations.

High quality materials: videos and documents that will help you understand all topics. All designed by an experienced Network Security Engineer. The course emphasizes the practical application of skills needed to understand and troubleshoot a Small Office / Home Office network. Learn about Dynamic DNS, Remote Support Tools (VNC, Teamviewer, Radmin), wireless security, switches, firewalls, cables and Internet connections.

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Who this course is for:

Students who want to gain fundamental computer hardware, software, and troubleshooting skills in networking
Students preparing for Comptia, Microsoft and Cisco exams
Everybody who is interested in home and small office networks

Course content

14 sections • 83 lectures

Computer Networks 8 lectures

Why is This Course Unique? Preview 03:15

What is a Network? Preview 02:03

How Fast is my Internet Connection? Preview 03:44

Before we Move on... Preview 00:37

Wired and Wireless Connections. Preview 03:15

Network Types Preview 04:07

Is my Network Secure? Preview 05:18

Quiz 1

Network devices and terms 11 lectures

What to Expect in This Section? Preview 00:32

IP Address Preview 03:01

Finding an IP Address you Need Preview 01:52

What is a Router and Switch? Preview 03:24

What is a Firewall? Preview 02:06

What is an Access Point? Preview 02:30

NAS – Network Attached Storage Preview 05:46

NAS – What’s Inside? Preview 02:06

Challenge – How Many Devices can we Connect? Preview 01:15

Command Line Tools That you Need - pdf Preview 5 pages

A document that summarizes all basic troubleshooting commands that you might need.

Quiz 2

Setting up and troubleshooting a Home Network 8 lectures

What to Expect in This Section? Preview 00:33

Network Services: DHCP and DNS Preview 01:41

Check out our Cool Test Router! Preview 03:52

Router - Basic Configuration Preview 07:05

Port Forwarding - Overview Preview 05:52

Port Forwarding - lab Preview 02:57

VPN – Virtual Private Networks Preview 02:04

Quiz 3

Setting up and troubleshooting a Home Network – Part 2 4 lectures

Boost your Wifi Signal Preview 05:43

Wireless Security Preview 01:44

How to Share a Printer? Preview 03:02

Antivirus Applications Preview 04:14

Gadgets 7 lectures

What to Expect in This Section? Preview 01:10

Wide Eye IP Camera Preview 03:25

Tweaking an IP Camera Preview 03:59

How to Spy Using a Laptop Preview 01:38

GPS Tracking Preview 02:28

Remote Access Tools Preview 03:56

Host Your own Website & WordPress Preview 06:38

Windows Server 5 lectures

Virtual Machines Preview 03:38

Installing Windows Server Preview 01:56

Active Directory Preview 07:00

Joining a PC to the Domain Preview 03:01

Let’s Summarize This Section Preview 00:43

A real lab - 802.11ac Asus Router 3 lectures

Unboxing of the Router Preview 03:44

Basic Configuration of 802.11ac Preview 04:10

Will I get 500Mbps??? Preview 06:26

!NEW! Configuring a brand new Synology NAS device 2 lectures

Let's get started - hardware installation Preview 07:08

I forgot my password... let's recover it! Preview 02:17

Bonus Videos 3 lectures

NEW: What is DLP? Preview 02:33

A Review of a Business Class Access Point Preview 16:41

A review of a business-class access point: WAPS-APG600H. I show you how to test your wireless speed using some free tools. I was able to get 230Mbps... not bad?

A Real World Example - A D-link DCS-5009l IP Camera - NEW! Preview 06:37

LEGACY - Computer networks and network devices 7 lectures

Introduction to the Series Preview 02:10

What is this series all about? What you can learn? What topics are covered?

What is a Computer Network? Preview 17:27

We will talk about network topologies and devices you can find in a home office / small office network. Learn abour routers, switches, access points and firewalls.

Do I Have a Router at Home? Preview 11:10

We all have a router at home but do you know how it works and how to fix it? Learn about routers in this video

What is a Switch? Do I Need it? Preview 11:17

In this video we will talk about switches and how they work. If you want to build a fast home or SOHO network - you need a good switch.

A Wireless Access Point Preview 09:14

Wireless is awesome! We all use wi-fi devices every day but... do you know how it actually works? We will look at wireless access points and what's available on the market and modes that they support (repeaters, bridges etc.)

Firewalls and UTMs Preview 08:19

Security is really important. Do you want to protect your home devices? You need a firewall or a UTM devices. Learn how they work and enable anti-virus and anti-spam protection!

Networking Hardware Preview 04:15

I will show you some networking hardware: two routers and a business-class Cisco access point.

LEGACY - Setting up and troubleshooting a home network 9 lectures

The Internet is Down? Tools and Tips Preview 16:01

When the Internet goes down, you do not have a lot of time to troubleshoot - you need to know what's wrong fast! Learn how to use some basic command line tools and websites that will help you fix network issues.

Basic Router Configuration Preview 10:04

I will take a home router (D-Link) and show you where to start with some basic configuration options on it.

Basic Router Configuration - Advanced Options - Part 1 Preview 12:31

We go deeper, we will check some more advanced options on a router, discuss wireless settings and dynamic dns features.

Basic Router Configuration - Advanced Options - Part 2 Preview 06:58

We will look at some other routers available on the market: Asus, TP-Link, Netgear, Cisco... what to buy and how to check if the web interface is good for you - for free before you buy a device!

Let's Connect our Router to the Internet! Preview 09:43

It is time to connect our Router to the Internet. Let's go on-line and see how it works.

Port Forwarding Preview 15:39

A very, very popular topic - port forwarding - it will all you to connect to your devices remotely! Linksys, Asus, TP-Link - it does not matter, you will know how to open a port on your router.

Dynamic DNS - Let's Connect to the Network From the Outside World Preview 10:46

Do you have a dynamic IP address? DDNS is a great solution and will allow you to manage your devices remotely. I will explain dynamic DNS and show you how to use it on your router.

IP Cameras - Home Surveillance Preview 11:09

Want to buy an IP Camera? I will show you what's good to purchase and how it all works. Motion detection included!

We are Buying a NAS Device Preview 09:37

Want to create a cloud solution at home? Learn what you can buy.

LEGACY - Wireless 3 lectures

Introduction to Wireless Preview 12:29

We will discuss wireless standards and wireless deployments. Learn how your wi-fi device really works.

Wireless Security Preview 15:28

I am sure you want to make your wireless connection secure. I will show you how to achieve that in a home and small business network. Radius (WPA2 Enterprise) discussion and demo included!

How to Test and Improve Your Wireless Network Preview 06:26

Wireless is slow? Learn how you can test and improve a wireless signal in a home and enterprise network. A lot of tips for you in this video

LEGACY - Introduction to Microsoft Servers 7 lectures

Where to Start With a Microsoft Server? Preview 07:55

Introduction to Microsoft Servers. I will show you an HP Microserver - a great, small, cheap and efficient server from HP

Shares and Permissions Preview 14:24

Do you want to share a file or folder in your network? Learn how to make it happen and map a network drive.

Active Directory and Domain Controllers Preview 13:03

Let's talk about domains and domain controllers. A very important topic if you want to troubleshoot any network.

How to set up a Virtual PC Preview 5 pages

This document shows you how to use Microsoft Virtual PC

Installation of Windows Server 2008 Preview 4 pages

This document shows you how to install Windows Server 2008

Group Policy, DNS and DHCP Preview 06:41

Three very important features of Microsoft Windows Servers: group policy, dhcp and dns. Learn what they do and how to use them.