Networking for Home & Small Business (BCI231) crash course, Online BCA, Semester 2:
This subject covers PC hardware, operating systems, local networks, Internet connectivity through ISPs, IP addressing, network services, wireless LANs, basic…
- 23 video lessons
- 4h 26m
- Study notes
- 105 quiz questions
- Assignment
23 lessons in Networking for Home & Small Business
Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.
About this subject
This subject covers PC hardware, operating systems, local networks, Internet connectivity through ISPs, IP addressing, network services, wireless LANs, basic security and network troubleshooting for home and small business setups. After it, you will be able to plan and connect a small network, assign IP addresses, set up a secure wireless access point and work through common network problems methodically.
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Personal Computers and Types of Computers
Module I, Personal Computer Hardware: Personal Computers and Applications, types of Computers
Types of Computer | computer ke prakar | Supercomputers, Mainframes, Minicomputers & Microcomputers· EasyTech Class· 20 min
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Binary Representation of Data
Module I, Personal Computer Hardware: Binary Representation of Data
Lec-16: Introduction to Binary code | ASCII, UNICODE, EBCDIC, BCD | Number System· Gate Smashers· 8 min
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Computer Components and Peripherals
Module I, Personal Computer Hardware: Computer Components and Peripherals, Computer System Components
Components of a computer system, Introduction to Computer Application b.com first semester, bcom 1st· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 9 min
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Choosing an Operating System
Module II, Operating System: Choosing the Operating Systems
Every Operating System Explained in 8 Minutes· Byte Sized Explainer· 9 min
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Installing and Maintaining an Operating System
Module II, Operating System: Installing the Operating System, Maintaining the Operating System
Installing Operating Systems - CompTIA A+ 220-1202 - 1.2· Professor Messer· 17 min
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Introduction to Networking and Communication Principles
Module III, Connecting to the Networks: Introduction to Networking, Principals of Communication
What is Computer Network? full Explanation | PAN, LAN, MAN and WAN Network· Learn Coding· 11 min
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How Local Wired Ethernet Networks Communicate
Module III, Connecting to the Networks: Communicating on a Local Wired Network
Ethernet Explained in Hindi l Computer Network· 5 Minutes Engineering· 10 min
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Access and Distribution Layers of an Ethernet Network
Module III, Connecting to the Networks: Building the Access Layer of an Ethernet Network, Building the Distribution Layer of Network
3-TIER NETWORK EXPLAINED | Core, Distribution & Access Layers· Explore IT Issues · 20 min
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Planning and Connecting a Local Network
Module III, Connecting to the Networks: Plan and Connect a Local Network
How To Build a Home Network for Beginners (2026 Guide)· Ultimate Tech Hub· 10 min
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How We Connect to the Internet Through an ISP
Module IV, Connecting to the Internet through ISP: The Internet and How We Connect To It, Sending Information across the Internet
Computer Basics: Connecting to the Internet· LearnFree· 4 min
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Networking Devices in a NOC
Module IV, Connecting to the Internet through ISP: Networking Devices in a NOC
Network Devices Explained: Routers, Switches, Hubs & More | Networking Basics· WhiteboardDoodles· 10 min
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Network Cables, Connectors and Twisted Pair Cabling
Module IV, Connecting to the Internet through ISP: Cables and Connectors, Working with Twisted Pair Cabling
Ethernet Cables, UTP vs STP, Straight vs Crossover, CAT 5,5e,6,7,8 Network Cables· PowerCert Animated Videos· 7 min
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IP Addresses and Subnet Masks
Module V, Network Addressing: Addresses and Subnet Masks, Types of IP Addresses
Understanding IP Addressing with Examples | Easy Hindi/Urdu Guide· Network Kings· 14 min
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DHCP and IP Address Management
Module V, Network Addressing: How IP Addresses are obtained, Address Management
DHCP Explained - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol· PowerCert Animated Videos· 10 min
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Client-Server Model and Application Protocols
Module VI, Network Services: Clients/Servers and Their Interactions, Application Protocols and Services
What is Network Architecture? full Explanation | Peer to Peer and Client-Server architecture· Learn Coding· 14 min
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OSI and TCP/IP Layered Models
Module VI, Network Services: Layered Model and Protocols
OSI Model Explained | OSI Animation | Open System Interconnection Model | OSI 7 layers | TechTerms· TechTerms· 17 min
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Wireless Technology and Wireless LANs
Module VII, Wireless Technologies: Wireless Technology, Wireless LANs
L30: Wireless Local Area Network(WLAN) Architecture, Components, Application | Mobile Computing· Easy Engineering Classes· 10 min
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Wireless LAN Security
Module VII, Wireless Technologies: Security Considerations on a Wireless LAN
#49 Wireless Security - Factors, Threats & Measures for Wireless Security |CNS|· Trouble- Free· 12 min
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Configuring a Wireless Access Point and Client
Module VII, Wireless Technologies: Configuring an Integrated AP and Wireless Client
Configuring Wireless Network in Cisco Packet Tracer· All About Computers· 7 min
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Network Threats and Methods of Attack
Module VIII, Basic Security: Networking Threats, Methods of attack
8 Most Common Cybersecurity Threats | Types of Cyber Attacks | Cybersecurity for Beginners | Edureka· edureka!· 22 min
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Security Policy and Firewalls
Module VIII, Basic Security: Security Policy, Using Firewalls
What is a Firewall?· PowerCert Animated Videos· 6 min
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Network Troubleshooting Process
Module IX, Trouble Shooting your Network: Troubleshooting Process, Troubleshooting Issues
Network Troubleshooting for Beginners - 3 commands , 1 framework, 3 methods· IT k Funde· 16 min
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Common Network Issues and the Helpdesk
Module IX, Trouble Shooting your Network: Common Issues, Troubleshooting and the Helpdesk
3 Common Network Issues and How to Resolve Them Fast· CBT Nuggets· 3 min
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Assignment
Design, Address, Secure and Troubleshoot a Small Office Network
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Networking for Home & Small Business: common questions
This subject covers PC hardware, operating systems, local networks, Internet connectivity through ISPs, IP addressing, network services, wireless LANs, basic security and network troubleshooting for home and small business setups. After it, you will be able to plan and connect a small network, assign IP addresses, set up a secure wireless access point and work through common network problems methodically. It's the Networking for Home & Small Business subject of Online BCA, Semester 2, in 23 lessons: Personal Computers and Types of Computers; Binary Representation of Data; Computer Components and Peripherals; Choosing an Operating System; Installing and Maintaining an Operating System; Introduction to Networking and Communication Principles; How Local Wired Ethernet Networks Communicate; Access and Distribution Layers of an Ethernet Network; Planning and Connecting a Local Network; How We Connect to the Internet Through an ISP; Networking Devices in a NOC; Network Cables, Connectors and Twisted Pair Cabling; IP Addresses and Subnet Masks; DHCP and IP Address Management; Client-Server Model and Application Protocols; OSI and TCP/IP Layered Models; Wireless Technology and Wireless LANs; Wireless LAN Security; Configuring a Wireless Access Point and Client; Network Threats and Methods of Attack; Security Policy and Firewalls; Network Troubleshooting Process; Common Network Issues and the Helpdesk.
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About 4h 26m of video across 23 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Design, Address, Secure and Troubleshoot a Small Office Network”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online BCA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.