Computer Networks Networking Basics

Learn Computer Networks fundamentals and Wireshark Basics; Build Strong, Successful Foundation in Computer Networking

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.3

- You will understand how computer networks are designed
- implemented and applied at each layer.
- Structured Content with each section dedicated to unique aspect of Computer Networks
- Clear and Crisp lectures on important concepts about Networks and Networking.

What you'll learn

You will understand how computer networks are designed
implemented and applied at each layer.
Structured Content with each section dedicated to unique aspect of Computer Networks
Clear and Crisp lectures on important concepts about Networks and Networking.
Dynamic Lecture presentations with example demonstrations wherever necessary to help students learn by visualization
Lifetime Enrollment : Pay once and access the videos anytime
anywhere on desktop and mobile platforms
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Resources
Tips and Interview guides added regularly to keep up with current job markets

* Requirements

* Interest in Computer Networks or Internetworking
* Basic Idea about Computers
* Some mathematical skills to understand and solve network related problems
* You dont need any softwares or tools to learn this course
* You will need a computer with internet to access lectures and resources

Description

Computer Network: Networking Fundamentals + Wireshark Basics (Recently updated : Nov 30, 2015!)

What's New (Bonus): Captions for all the lectures!

This Computer Network Course will teach all the fundamentals about Computer Networking; From explaining Computer Networks basics, communication models and detailed lectures on Layers of a network. This course has illustrative and animated diagrams to help you understand the concepts in an easier way. From solving network related problems to discussing applications of these concepts, we have covered the practical aspects of networking. Plus you get our newly added bonus section on Wireshark Packet Analyzer Tool!

Why take this Course?

The 20th Century has all been about information gathering, processing and distribution. In the past few decades, the world has seen tremendous growth in these fields, from telephone networks to radio and television, from highly centralized huge computers to the smart-phones and smart-watches of today. The internet has been instrumental in connecting this world together, to billions of people and millions of devices. And this trend will keep growing rapidly throughout the 21st century too!

With thousands of businesses and millions of devices using networking for operations, Computing Networking is one of the most essential fields for study for any IT aspirant. The internet revolution has made it virtually the most essential domain knowledge to possess for everyone today.

How is this course designed?

This Course is structured into following sections:

  1. Overview: This section introduces you to the course, provides information about the author, course structure and gives you answers to some of the frequently asked questions by students.
  2. Network basics: This section provides fundamental information on computer networks. Network topologies, different types of networks like LAN, WAN, MAN and wireless networks are explained. One of the most important communication model of computer networks, the OSI Reference Model is discussed. Having the knowledge on OSI Model helps in understanding network functionalities better.
  3. Physical Layer: This section deals with techniques like Switching and Multiplexing which focus on effectively utilizing the existing bandwidth to accommodate the high rate of data communication.
  4. Datalink Layer: This section begins with a lecture on framing, a technique to demarcate the frame boundaries. Later we discuss the flow and error control mechanisms, different error detection and correction techniques like Parity Check, Checksum, CRC and Hamming Codes.
  5. Network Layer: In this section header formats of IPv4 and IPv6 datagrams are explained.
  6. Transport Layer: This section explains the Transport Layer protocols that provide service to the Network Layer. Header format, features and services provided by TCP and UDP are explained.
  7. Application Layer: This section begins with Cryptography basics, private key encryption and public key encryption. Encryption algorithms like RSA are explained with examples. Also, File Transfer Protocol is explained.
  8. Bonus - Wireshark Packet Analyzer Tool(Worth $49): Wireshark is the most popular network packet capture and analyzing tool. This section will provide you Wireshark basics like what is Wireshark, Wireshark Installation Setup (windows), Capturing and Analyzing packets with Wireshark Tool.
  9. Bonus - Audio Transcripts (Worth $49): Download the audios of all the lectures and listen to them whenever you can, so that your brain creates visual representation of the concepts and helps you cement this concepts in your mind!
  10. Bonus - Course Completion Bonus: Complete the course and get huge discounts on our other courses! This bonus will help you save 100s of Dollars on our other courses. Don't miss this one!

So Dive into the world of computer networks, and gain all the fundamental knowledge required to pursue your career in computer networking domain.

Who this course is for:

  • Computer Science Students who are taking Computer Networks as an academic Course
  • IT students who want to learn about Computer Networking
  • Job Aspirants who want to pursue a career in Networking
  • Network Engineering Students

Course content

10 sections • 46 lectures

Course Intro and Author Bio Preview 03:07

An Introduction to the "Computer Networks Course: Networking Basics for Students".

This video provides info about the instructor and takes you through the course curriculum.

Course Curriculum & Upcoming Topics Preview 4 pages

Introduction to Computer Networks Preview 05:51

This video introduces you to a computer network, some of the common components that make a computer network and some of the common applications of computer networks.

Network Topologies [Mesh, Star, Bus & Ring] Preview 07:33

The term 'Network topology' refers to the way in which a network is laid out physically. This video lecture explains the different types of network topologies namely Ring topology, Bus topology,Star topology and Mesh topology. It also explains the advantages and disadvantages of each network topology.

Network Types [LAN, MAN, WAN & Wireless] Preview 07:20

This lecture video explain the different types of computer networks viz. Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, Metropolitan Area Network and Wireless Networks.

OSI Reference Model [7 layers explained] Preview 06:37

This video explains one of the most important communication model of computer networks, the OSI Reference Model. We discuss the 7 layers of OSI Reference model and also some example protocols of each layer.

TCP/IP Protocol Suite Preview 09:20

This video explains the TCP/IP Protocol Suite (TCP/IP Model) in detail. We provide an overview of the functionalities of the 4 layers and discuss different protocols present in each of these 4 layers of TCP/IP Protocol Suite.

Network Performance [Bandwidth, Latency, Error rate, Jitter] Preview 07:10

This video explains the different metrics which are used to measure Network Performance.

You will understand what are bandwidth, latency, error rate and jitter.

Networking Devices [NIC, Bridge, Repeater, Hub, Switch, Router, Modem] Preview 11:36

This video explains the different networking devices that aid in communication over the computer networks.

You will get to understand how the different devices like bridge, hub,switch, NIC, router and modem play a role in communication.

Networks Basics Quiz

Multiplexing [FDM, WDM & TDM] Preview 05:00

This video explains what multiplexing is,why do we need multiplexing and the different multiplexing techniques like Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) , Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) and Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM).

Switching [Circuit, Packet & Message switching] Preview 06:37

If there are multiple devices in a computer network connecting them using point-to-point links becomes tedious. In such a case central device like switch is used. This video explains what is switching, how a switch works and types of switching namely circuit switching, packet switching and message switching. Also, the pros and cons of each type of switching are discussed.

Physical Layer Quiz

Framing [fixed-size & Variable-size, 4 methods of framing] Preview 09:16

This video explains what framing is, the types of framing and different methods of framing like Character count, Character stuffing, Bit stuffing etc. Each method of framing is explained with an example.

Flow and Error Control Preview 06:10

This video explains why we need flow and error control mechanisms and provides an overview of different techniques that can be used to flow and error control.

Error Detection and Correction [Single, Multiple, Burst Errors] Preview 04:10

This video provides an overview of error detection and correction. It explains what is a transmission error, causes for it and how we can detect and correct the bit errors.

Error Detection Methods [1D/2D Parity Check, Checksum] Preview 09:15

This video explains the error detection techniques like Simple Parity Check, Two Dimensional Parity Check, and Checksum.

Each error detection technique is explained with an example.

Error Detection Methods [CRC] Preview 06:01

This video explains CRC technique to detect the errors in the data stream. CRC stands for Cyclic Redundancy Check. CRC concept is based on binary division. An example is taken to explain the CRC technique.

Error Correction Methods [Hamming Codes] Preview 08:11

Hamming code technique is used to detect and correct the bit errors in data streams received. Usually, 7-bit Hamming codes are used in practice. In this video, you will learn how to construct (7,4) Hamming Code and detect and correct the bit error. A step-by-step explanation is provided with an example to generate a Hamming Code for a given data string.

Data Link Layer Quiz

IPv4 Header Format Explained Preview 11:26

This video explains IPv4 datagram header format, the individual fields of IPv4 header and an IPv4 datagram captured.

IPv4 Addressing [Address Structure, Decimal/Binary Notations, IPv4 Classes] Preview 11:42

IPv6 Header Format Explained Preview 05:02

This video explains why IPv6 is necessary and how IPv6 is better than IPv4. Also each field in IPv6 datagram header format is explained.

Network Layer Quiz

UDP [Datagram Format & Services] Preview 08:40

This video explains the User Datagram Protocol (UDP), the features of UDP and the header format of UDP datagram.

TCP [Services, Features & Packet Format] Preview 09:53

This video explains the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), the services provided by TCP, features of TCP and the header format of TCP packets.

Transport Layer Quiz

Cryptography Basics [Encryption & Decryption Model] Preview 05:51

This video discusses basics of cryptography like what is cryptography and why do we need it. It explains with an example what are the repercussions of communication over the computer networks without the security provided by cryptography.

Private Key Encryption [Symmetric Encryption] Preview 04:36

This Video discusses Private Key Encryption (Symmetric Encryption), in which both sender and receiver use a single shared key to perform encryption and Decryption. The video also discusses an example to illustrate the concept, and finally ends with pros and cons of this method of cryptography.

Public Key Encryption [Asymmetric Encryption] Preview 04:00

RSA [Algorithm & Example] Preview 06:07

This video explains the RSA Algorithm in detail with an example to show how key generation, encryption and decryption are carried out.

File Transfer Protocol [Features, Operation & Implementation] Preview 06:24

This video explains the basics of File Transfer Protocol, the File Transfer Protocol Architecture, FTP File Formats and Representations and the FTP Client-Server Implementation Model.

Application Layer Quiz

Wireshark Basics Preview 04:53

This video introduces you to the Wireshark, a packet analyzer tool. You will learn how Wireshark is useful in computer networking, whats the history behind wireshark, what are its advantages and how the Wireshark interface looks like.

Wireshark Installation Setup (Windows) Preview 06:14

Learn Wireshark installation Setup on windows with brief information on every tool and component that is being installed.

Capturing Packets using Wireshark Tool Preview 05:44

Capturing Network Traffic: In this video we will see how to capture network packets using the Wireshark tool.

Analyzing Wireshark Packets using filters Preview 11:07

Analysing the packets : This video explains how to analyse packets in an existing pcap file. You will learn how to make use of the different options in Wireshark tool and also to search for specific information using filters.

Why Audio Transcripts? Preview 01:20

Audio for Section 1 - Course Intro and Author Bio Preview 03:05

Audio for Section 2 - Networks Basics Preview 36:34

Audio for Section 3 - Physical Layer Preview 11:32

Audio for Section 4 - Data Link Layer Preview 42:54

Audio for Section 5 - Network Layer Preview 16:29

Audio for Section 6 - Transport Layer Preview 18:27

Audio for Section 7 - Application Layer Preview 26:56