Introduction to Networking | Network Fundamentals Part 1

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Network Fundamentals Part 1: Introduction to Networking
Interested in learning about networking? Let Network Direction help you get started.
This video is for people that are first starting out in networking. All you need to bring is interest and enthusiasm.
My goal of the network Fundamental Series is to help anyone wanting to get into the IT field learn more about Networking.
We will introduce you to the terminology used in the field and help you understand what it means. For instance, have you heard of protocols? We’re going to see what these are, and use the #Ethernet protocol as an example.
In Part 1 we'll also look at what a network actually is, and continue by seeing how devices are connected. Have you ever connected a device over Wi-Fi or plugged in Network Cables to a computer? Delve behind the scenes and find out how this works.
For further study, I reccommend (affiliate):
CCENT/CCNA ICND1 100-105 Official Cert Guide
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Stay tuned for part 2 where we'll go deeper into cabling, and learn the basics of addressing.
Each section includes a quiz to get you thinking. The answers to the quizzes in this video are found at:
networkdirection.net/labsandq...
Thank you for watching Network Fundamentals Part 1: Introduction to Networking
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The quiz page can be found at: networkdirection.net/labsandquizzes/quizzes/introduction-to-networking-quiz/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/NetworkDirection

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The quiz answers are available for Patreon subscribers. It’s only $2, and helps with the cost of the website and making the videos (which themselves are free) New content is added regularly too

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Thanks Darkbase, this is really encouraging to hear. I wasn't sure how this would be received, going from a topic like VXLAN back to basics. It's good to hear that this is still well received. To give you the inside track, I'm just going to do a few of these at a time. You could devote a whole channel to this topic after all. So I'll do a couple like this, then a few deeper videos. And, also, I think your answer is pretty good :)

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Really good to hear that you're finding this helpful!

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Thank you! Just stick with it, you'll get there. If it's feeling overwhelming, just take a break for a while, and come back fresh. Sometimes just reviewing the basics helps to make new concepts easier

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There's plenty more waiting for you! I hop they help with your exam

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Thanks for your wonderful comment Ochir! I really appreciate your feedback and I'm glad our videos have helped you. Have a great day!

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This is awesome to hear! I'm thinking of creating an additional series to go from fundamentals all the way to CCNA (haven't started yet, so it will be a while)

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Glad to have you along for the journey!

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[@NetworkDirection]

You're welcome

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Thank you so much!!!!! I am like you said- I have NO KNOWLEDGE of networking.. but , I’m taking my time and rewinding the videos until I get the concepts. Thank you for your generosity!!!

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Really glad to help you on your journey!

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[@NetworkDirection]

Thanks Nick, it's good to hear that the videos are useful to you

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my lecturer could not teach me this in one year, and u did in 25 minutes. Now i have basic understanding of what a network is i will watch all your videos and suscribe. Nice tutorial

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Glad it’s helping you!

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There's plenty more around now

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