Internet Protocol & Computer Networking Concepts

Objectives

• Understand static, DHCP and APIPA IP Addresses and how these are assigned and managed.
• Understand basic sub-netting concepts as well as gateway use.
• Understand Public vs Private Networks and how NAT operates.
• What does DNS do and how it relates to Security and Communications devices.
• The role played by switches, routers and firewalls in the Network.
• Port forwarding configuration and why it is needed.
• Tools and troubleshooting on a Network.