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First is Network Fundamentals, which forms the core understanding of how networks operate. In this section, students learn what a network is and the different types such as LAN, WAN, and MAN. It covers the OSI and TCP/IP models, explaining how data moves through layers using the encapsulation process. Key topics include Ethernet frame structure, MAC vs IP addressing, IPv4 structure, binary and subnetting, subnet masks, CIDR notation, and the difference between public and private IP addresses. Concepts like APIPA, default gateway, DNS, DHCP, ARP, and common ports and protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH, Telnet, SMTP, and SNMP are also included.

Second is Network Access, which focuses on switching technologies. Students learn how switches forward frames using MAC address tables, and understand collision and broadcast domains. VLAN concepts, access and trunk ports, 802.1Q tagging, Inter-VLAN routing, DTP, EtherChannel, and Spanning Tree Protocol including STP, RSTP, and MST are covered. Practical labs include VLAN creation, trunk configuration, spanning-tree verification, and port security setup.

Third is IP Connectivity, which centers on routing. It explains how routers build routing tables, configure static and default routes, understand administrative distance, and implement single-area OSPF. Students also learn metric calculation and first hop redundancy concepts like HSRP. Labs focus on configuring and verifying routing.

Fourth, IP Services includes DHCP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, Syslog, NAT, QoS basics, SSH configuration, and file transfer protocols.

Fifth, Security Fundamentals introduces the CIA triad, attack types, password security, ACLs, wireless security, firewalls, and VPN basics.

Finally, Automation and Programmability covers SDN concepts, REST APIs, JSON, controller-based networking, and modern automation tools shaping today’s networks.

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