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Hardware Networking: Level-02

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15 September 2024

Introduction to Hardware Networking Level-2

Overview:

  • Deepen your networking knowledge with advanced IP addressing, routing, switching, wireless networking, security, servers, and modern network technologies.
  • Duration: 2-3 Months

Topics Covered:

  • Fundamentals of Networking (LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, OSI & TCP/IP Models, Topologies)
  • Network Devices (Hub, Switch, Router, NIC, Modem, Access Point, Firewalls)
  • IP Addressing & Subnetting (IPv4/IPv6, Classes, Private/Public IPs, Subnetting, CIDR)
  • Switching Concepts (Layer 2 Switching, VLANs, STP, Hub vs Switch)
  • Routing Concepts (Static/Dynamic Routing, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Default Gateway)
  • Wireless Networking, Network Security, Servers & Services, Advanced Networking, Monitoring, Automation, SDN & Cloud Networking

Syllabus

Module 1: Fundamentals of Networking
  • What is a network?
  • Types of networks: LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN
  • Topologies: Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh, Hybrid
  • OSI Model & TCP/IP Model basics

LAB 1
  • Connect 2 PCs with a crossover cable
  • Use ping command to test connectivity
  • Identify devices (hub, switch, router) in real lab or virtual simulation (Cisco Packet Tracer / GNS3)

Module 2: Network Devices
  • Hub, Switch, Router, Bridge, Repeater, Access Point
  • Modem & NIC (Network Interface Card)
  • Firewalls (basic introduction at device level)

LAB 2
  • Observe physical devices in a lab / simulation
  • Identify ports and LEDs
  • Connect routerโ€“switchโ€“PC in Packet Tracer

Module 3: IP Addressing & Subnetting
  • IPv4 & IPv6 basics
  • Classes of IP addresses
  • Public vs Private IPs
  • Subnetting & Supernetting
  • CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)

LAB 3
  • Assign IPs manually to PCs and test with ping
  • Use ipconfig (Windows) / ifconfig (Linux)
  • Practice subnetting problems

Module 4: Switching Concepts
  • Hub vs Switch (difference)
  • Layer 2 Switching concepts
  • VLANs (Virtual LANs)
  • STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) basics

LAB 4
  • Create VLANs in Cisco Packet Tracer
  • Configure switch ports

Module 5: Routing Concepts
  • Static Routing vs Dynamic Routing
  • Routing Protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP (intro)
  • Default Gateway

LAB 5
  • Configure static routing between 2 routers in Packet Tracer
  • Enable RIP/OSPF in Packet Tracer or GNS3

Module 6: Wireless Networking
  • Wi-Fi Standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
  • Wireless Security (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
  • Hotspot & Access Point setup

LAB 6
  • Configure a Wi-Fi router at home
  • Set up SSID & password
  • Test with multiple devices

Module 7: Network Security Basics
  • Firewalls & IDS/IPS basics
  • VPN concepts
  • Port numbers & services
  • Common attacks: DoS, MITM, Phishing

LAB 7
  • Configure Windows/Linux firewall rules
  • Use Wireshark to capture & analyze packets

Module 8: Server & Services
  • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
  • DNS (Domain Name System)
  • File Sharing (SMB, FTP, NFS)
  • Web & Mail Servers basics

LAB 8
  • Set up DHCP server in Packet Tracer
  • Create a local FTP server (FileZilla / Python)
  • Configure DNS on a local network

Module 9: Advanced Networking
  • IPv6 addressing in detail
  • Advanced Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF area types)
  • MPLS basics
  • Data Center Networking

LAB 9
  • Create a virtual lab using VirtualBox/VMware
  • Configure multiple OS in a virtual environment
  • Simulate advanced routing in GNS3

Module 10: Network Monitoring & Management
  • SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
  • Syslog basics
  • Network Monitoring Tools (Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, SolarWinds)
  • Performance monitoring (latency, jitter, bandwidth)

LAB 10
  • Use Wireshark to monitor traffic
  • Install & test open-source network monitoring tools (Nagios/Zabbix)

Module 11: Network Automation & Programmability
  • Introduction to Network Automation
  • Python for networking (Netmiko, Paramiko, NAPALM)
  • APIs in networking (REST, RESTCONF, NETCONF)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform basics)

LAB 11
  • Automate simple router/switch configurations using Python (Packet Tracer/GNS3)
  • Try Ansible playbooks for network tasks

Module 12: Modern Networking (SDN, Cloud & Virtualization)
  • SDN (Software Defined Networking) basics
  • Cloud Networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNets, GCP)
  • Containers & Networking (Docker, Kubernetes CNI)
  • Zero Trust Networking concepts

LAB 12
  • Create virtual networks using VirtualBox/VMware
  • Set up Docker containers & test networking
  • Explore cloud free-tiers (AWS/Azure/GCP)


Learning Outcome

  • Gain advanced knowledge of networking devices, protocols, routing, switching, wireless networks, network security, servers, monitoring tools, automation, and modern cloud & SDN concepts with hands-on practice.

Reviews

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    Mansi Manjrekar

    Avanteia offers the best IT courses in Goa! I enrolled for Hardware Networking Beginner and learned so much with hands-on practice. Highly recommend for students and job-seekers.

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    Avanteia Courses are industry-ready and job-focused. I loved the practical sessions, internship support, and certifications. If you're in Goa and serious about IT skills, this is the place to join.

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    Tanraj Simones

    This is the only institute in Goa that truly focuses on career growth. Whether it's Hardware networking, Blockchain or Digital Marketing, the trainers are super helpful and the learning is very practical.

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Advance into routing, switching, wireless, security, servers, monitoring, automation, SDN, and cloud networking with hands-on practice.

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Hardware Networking Level 02

Master advanced networking topics including IPv6, MPLS, advanced routing protocols, data center networking, and network automation.

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Internship

Gain real-world experience working on complex networking projects during a free 1-year internship.

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Mini Project

Complete guided mini projects demonstrating expertise in modern and enterprise networking environments.

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Expected Jobs

Target senior roles such as Network Architect, Data Center Engineer, Network Automation Specialist, and Security Lead.

Network Architect
Data Center Engineer
Network Automation Specialist
Security Lead
Senior Network Engineer
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๐Ÿ† Career Destinations

Entry-level (India)
โ‚น4โ€“8 LPA
Mid-level (India)
โ‚น10โ€“18 LPA
Senior-level (India)
โ‚น25โ€“45 LPA+
๐ŸŒŽ Global Roles
$70,000โ€“$140,000