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Skill

Recognize the Function of LAN/WAN Devices

with Keith Barker

Join Keith Barker as we learn what the different devices in a LAN or WAN setup are, what they're capable of, and how they work together. We'll be looking closely at switches, routers, cabling, firewalls, protocols, and wireless access points (APs) and controllers.

Recommended Experience

Basic understanding of networking concepts
Familiarity with different types of network hardware
Some experience configuring network devices would be helpful

Related certifications

CCT Routing & Switching

Related Job Functions

Network administrator
Data center technician
IT infrastructure specialist

Jeff Kish has over 15 years of IT experience, focusing mainly on core infrastructure and data center technologies. He holds a number of Cisco certifications, including CCIEs in Routing and Switching and Data Center. He also focuses on network programmability and software-defined networking.

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Videos in this skill

1. Overview (0:14)
2. Intro to Functions of LAN & WAN Devices (0:43)
3. Overview of LAN & WAN Devices (11:46)
4. LAN Cabling (4:20)
5. Layer 2 LAN Switches (11:01)
6. Layer 3 IP Routers (11:07)
7. Dynamic Routing Protocols (7:29)
8. Firewalls (4:55)
9. Conclusion (0:04)

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