Learn what a basic computer network is, compare local and wide area networks, use cases, and implementation types. Communication over these networks relies on protocols. Understanding network communications and VLANs and how to configure an Aruba OS Switch!
Tyler McMinn, Aruba Certified Instructor
Introduction to Aruba switches, a basic network using a single switch, packet encapsulation.
Configure multiple switches, use VLANs or Virtual LANs, and link aggregation.
Static and dynamic routing, how gateways are used to get traffic out of a LAN or local area network to reach the internet.
This beginners networking course offered by Aruba is a fundamental overview of networking. This includes a Hands-On Lab to help you comprehend the concepts. This is perfect for beginners as well as students who want a refresher course on the basics of computer networking. It covers networking in four lessons including:
- Basic Networking Concepts: How networking works, protocols, and communication layers
- Hands-On Lab: Use a packet analyzer tool to see the details of REAL traffic!
- Network Components: Network devices: switches and routers, LANs and WANs, services
- Hands-On Lab: Connect to and configure network devices and validate the connections!
- Layer 2 Networks: Working with switches, MAC address tables, Address Resolution Protocol, and Virtual LANs (VLANs)
- Hands-On Lab: Connect your Network, configure VLANs, verify your connections!
- Communication Between Networks: Scale your network to support more users, the benefits of VLANs, IP Addressing details
- Hands-On Lab: Configure VLANs, IP addresses, route your traffic, and access the Internet!