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Advanced Networking — OS, Wireless & SOHO

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Advanced Networking — OS, Wireless & SOHO

Instructors: Dakota Snow

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to configure OS-level network settings including adapter properties, IP configuration, sharing, and remote access tools in Windows
How to set up and secure wireless networks using standards-based protocols, encryption methods, and access point configuration
How to deploy and troubleshoot SOHO network environments including router configuration, internet connectivity, and basic network security

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course builds on networking fundamentals by covering operating system networking configuration, wireless technologies, and small office/home office network setup. Covering approximately 5 hours of expert instruction, learners develop the skills to configure OS-level networking, set up wireless networks, and deploy and troubleshoot SOHO environments.

Learners benefit by gaining practical, hands-on skills for configuring network connections in Windows, setting up and securing wireless access points, and managing internet connectivity for small business environments. Online labs reinforce network adapter configuration, wireless security setup, and SOHO router configuration. By the end of this course, learners will be able to configure OS networking settings, implement wireless networking solutions, and set up and secure SOHO networks including routers, switches, and internet access.

Module details

This chapter explains how modern networks use DNS, naming protocols, SOHO router configuration, firewalls, port forwarding, VLANs, and troubleshooting techniques to manage connectivity, security, and resource sharing across mixed operating systems.

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6 videos1 reading1 assignment

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

This chapter explores the full landscape of wireless networking by covering 802.11 standards, WAP setup, device connectivity, mesh networks, enterprise Wi‑Fi, alternative wireless technologies, and the tools and techniques needed to troubleshoot wireless issues.

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8 videos1 reading1 assignment2 plugins

8 videosTotal 74 minutes

Wireless Network Hardware10 minutes
Wi-Fi Standards10 minutes
Basic WAP Setup11 minutes
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network8 minutes
It's a Huge Mesh4 minutes
Enterprise Wireless15 minutes
Beyond Wi-Fi9 minutes
Troubleshooting Wireless Connections7 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Wireless Networking Slide Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 12 minutes

Wireless Networking Assignment12 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 6 minutes

Wireless Technologies (Challenge)3 minutes
Wireless Speed Standards (Challenge)3 minutes

This chapter introduces key networking concepts and Internet technologies—from LAN/WAN terminology and broadband connections to application‑layer protocols, remote access tools, IoT standards, VPNs, proxies, and troubleshooting—to build a strong foundation for understanding how modern networks operate and communicate.