🎯 Learning Objectives

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Define the fundamental concepts of computer networks and identify the main components involved in network communication.
• Classify computer networks according to their geographical scope, architecture, topology, and communication characteristics.
• Differentiate between the OSI and TCP/IP reference models and explain the main functions associated with their layers.
• Identify and explain the basic configuration principles of network devices and apply fundamental networking concepts in simple practical scenarios.