Network Fundamental (MCA137) crash course, Online MCA, Semester 1:
This subject introduces networking fundamentals following the CCNA Exploration curriculum, covering the OSI layers from application to physical, TCP/UDP, IPv4…
- 30 video lessons
- 5h 51m
- Study notes
- 135 quiz questions
- Assignment
30 lessons in Network Fundamental
Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.
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This subject introduces networking fundamentals following the CCNA Exploration curriculum, covering the OSI layers from application to physical, TCP/UDP, IPv4 addressing and subnetting, Ethernet, cabling, and basic Cisco IOS configuration. After it, you will be able to plan an addressing scheme, choose and cable devices, and configure and test a small network using Cisco devices.
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How Networks Shape Daily Life
Module I, Living in a Network Centric World: Networks supporting the way we live, Examples of today's popular communication tools, Communication
Network Basics Explained: Importance of Computer Networks | Part 2 |· Jump Host· 8 min
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Network as a Platform and Its Elements
Module I, Living in a Network Centric World: Network as platform, The Elements of Network
Computer Networking Explained | Cisco CCNA 200-301· CertBros· 6 min
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Converged Networks and Internet Architecture
Module I, Living in a Network Centric World: Converged network, The Architecture of Internet, Trends in Networking
How does the INTERNET work? | ICT #2· Sabin Civil Engineering· 9 min
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LANs, WANs and Internetworks
Module II, Communicating over the Network: Introduction, LANs, WANs and Internetworks
What is Computer Network? full Explanation | PAN, LAN, MAN and WAN Network· Learn Coding· 11 min
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Network Addressing Basics
Module II, Communicating over the Network: Network Addressing
Network Devices - Hosts, IP Addresses, Networks - Networking Fundamentals - Lesson 1a· Practical Networking· 12 min
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Application Layer: Supporting Applications and Services
Module III, Application Layer Functionality and Protocols: Introduction, making provision for applications and services
What is Application Layer in OSI Model | Animation | Easy | Detail | Hindi· Cyberwings Security· 5 min
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Application Layer Protocols (HTTP, DNS, SMTP, FTP)
Module III, Application Layer Functionality and Protocols: Application layer protocols and services
Network Protocols - ARP, FTP, SMTP, HTTP, SSL, TLS, HTTPS, DNS, DHCP - Networking Fundamentals - L6· Practical Networking· 11 min
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TCP Reliable Communication
Module IV, OSI Transport Layer: Introduction, The TCP protocol – communicating with reliability
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP ) & it's services· Perfect Computer Engineer· 5 min
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TCP Session Management
Module IV, OSI Transport Layer: Managing TCP sessions
Lec-71: TCP connection Establishment and connection Termination | Transport layer· Gate Smashers· 15 min
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UDP Protocol Explained
Module IV, OSI Transport Layer: The UDP protocol communicating with low overheads
How TCP and UDP Work | Network Fundamentals Part 7· Network Direction· 4 min
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Network Layer and Grouping Hosts
Module V, OSI Network Layer: Introduction, Networks - dividing host into groups
Network Layer in Computer Network | OSI Model Network Layer in Computer Networks in HINDI | CN GATE· Well Academy· 8 min
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Routing and the Routing Process
Module V, OSI Network Layer: Routing – How our data packets are handled, Routing process
Free CCNA | Routing Fundamentals | Day 11 (part 1) | CCNA 200-301 Complete Course· Jeremy's IT Lab· 19 min
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IPv4 Address Types and Assignment
Module VI, Addressing the Network - IPv4: Introduction, Address for different purpose, Assigning address
IP Addresses ! All About Them ! Static , Dynamic , Public , Private , Ipv4 , IPv6 ?· Sarcastic Sindhi· 10 min
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Calculating IPv4 Addresses
Module VI, Addressing the Network - IPv4: Calculating address
Lec-46: Find Range, Network Id, Host, Broadcast address with Numerical Examples in Hindi· Gate Smashers· 13 min
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Testing the Network Layer (Ping, Traceroute)
Module VI, Addressing the Network - IPv4: testing the Network layer
Basic Networking Commands (Part 1)· Neso Academy· 14 min
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Data Link Layer and Media Access
Module VII, Data Link Layer: Introduction, Data Link Layer - Accessing the media, Media Access Control Techniques
Lec-32: Various Media Access Control Protocols in Data Link Layer | Computer Networks· Gate Smashers· 8 min
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MAC Addressing and Framing
Module VII, Data Link Layer: Media Access Control Addressing and Framing Data
The Data Link Layer, MAC Addressing, and the Ethernet Frame· danscourses· 15 min
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Physical Layer Communication Signals
Module VIII, OSI Physical Layer: Introduction, The Physical Layer - Communication Signals
Physical Layer and Media (Part 1)· Neso Academy· 7 min
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Signaling, Encoding and Representing Bits
Module VIII, OSI Physical Layer: Physical Signaling and Encoding, Representing Bits
L10: Digital to Digital Conversion(Line Coding) - Unipolar, Polar, Bipolar, Manchester Coding· Easy Engineering Classes· 25 min
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Physical Network Media
Module VIII, OSI Physical Layer: Physical Media - Connecting Communication
Transmission Media In Hindi | Guided and Unguided Media· Explore - The Knowledge Tv· 10 min
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Ethernet Overview and LAN Communication
Module IX, Ethernet: Overview of Ethernet, Ethernet – Communication through the LAN
Ethernet· Neso Academy· 13 min
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Ethernet Frame and Media Access Control
Module IX, Ethernet: The Ethernet Frame, Ethernet Media Access Control
Free CCNA | Ethernet LAN Switching (Part 1) | Day 5 | CCNA 200-301 Complete Course· Jeremy's IT Lab· 15 min
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Ethernet Physical Layer, Hubs and Switches
Module IX, Ethernet: Ethernet Physical Layer, Hubs and Switches
Hub, Switch, & Router Explained - What's the difference?· PowerCert Animated Videos· 7 min
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Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Module IX, Ethernet: Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Lec-65: ARP Explained- Address Resolution Protocol | Network Layer· Gate Smashers· 8 min
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LAN Physical Connections and Device Selection
Module X, Planning and Cabling Networks: Introduction, LANs - Making the Physical connections, Device Selection Factors
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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Interconnecting Network Devices
Module X, Planning and Cabling Networks: Device Interconnecting, Device Interconnections
Cabling Devices | Network Fundamentals Part 2· Network Direction· 25 min
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Addressing Scheme and Subnet Calculation
Module X, Planning and Cabling Networks: Developing an Addressing Scheme, Calculating the subnets
4.9 Complete Subnetting in One video· KnowledgeGATE by Sanchit Sir· 19 min
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Cisco IOS Basics and Basic Configuration
Module XI, Configuring and Testing Your Network: Configuring CISCO devices – IOS basics, applying a Basic Configuration using CISCO IOS
Basic Router & Switch IOS configuration commands - CCNA beginner· danscourses· 21 min
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Verifying, Monitoring and Documenting Networks
Module XI, Configuring and Testing Your Network: Verifying Connectivity, Monitoring and Documenting of Networks
Basic Networking Commands (Part 1)· Neso Academy· 14 min
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Network Fundamentals Guided Case Study
Module XI, Configuring and Testing Your Network: CCNA Exploration: Network Fundamentals (Guided Case Study)
Basic network Configuration tutorial | Cisco packet tracer | Step by Step | Simple PDU· Tannet· 7 min
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Design, Address and Document a Small Branch Office Network
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Network Fundamental: common questions
This subject introduces networking fundamentals following the CCNA Exploration curriculum, covering the OSI layers from application to physical, TCP/UDP, IPv4 addressing and subnetting, Ethernet, cabling, and basic Cisco IOS configuration. After it, you will be able to plan an addressing scheme, choose and cable devices, and configure and test a small network using Cisco devices. It's the Network Fundamental subject of Online MCA, Semester 1, in 30 lessons: How Networks Shape Daily Life; Network as a Platform and Its Elements; Converged Networks and Internet Architecture; LANs, WANs and Internetworks; Network Addressing Basics; Application Layer: Supporting Applications and Services; Application Layer Protocols (HTTP, DNS, SMTP, FTP); TCP Reliable Communication; TCP Session Management; UDP Protocol Explained; Network Layer and Grouping Hosts; Routing and the Routing Process; IPv4 Address Types and Assignment; Calculating IPv4 Addresses; Testing the Network Layer (Ping, Traceroute); Data Link Layer and Media Access; MAC Addressing and Framing; Physical Layer Communication Signals; Signaling, Encoding and Representing Bits; Physical Network Media; Ethernet Overview and LAN Communication; Ethernet Frame and Media Access Control; Ethernet Physical Layer, Hubs and Switches; Address Resolution Protocol (ARP); LAN Physical Connections and Device Selection; Interconnecting Network Devices; Addressing Scheme and Subnet Calculation; Cisco IOS Basics and Basic Configuration; Verifying, Monitoring and Documenting Networks; Network Fundamentals Guided Case Study.
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