This training teaches you the fundamentals of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite and how those fundamental concepts translate to the operation of network switches and routers in a real-world environment.
TCP/IP Network Fundamentals (TNF)

Schedule
- T87538
- 2 days
- 08/04/2025 - 08/05/2025
- 9:00 AM
- (GMT -05:00) Central Daylight Time
- Presented via WebEx
- VC
Virtual Classroom
Attend any of our instructor-led classes virtually regardless of your physical location.
- VC
- T87539
- 2 days
- 09/29/2025 - 09/30/2025
- 9:00 AM
- (GMT -05:00) Central Daylight Time
- Presented via WebEx
- VC
Virtual Classroom
Attend any of our instructor-led classes virtually regardless of your physical location.
- VC
- T87540
- 2 days
- 11/17/2025 - 11/18/2025
- 9:00 AM
- (GMT -06:00) Central Standard Time
- Presented via WebEx
- VC
Virtual Classroom
Attend any of our instructor-led classes virtually regardless of your physical location.
- VC
- PC
Private Class
Privately train a group of your employees at your facility, virtually, or any of our locations.
- PC
- LCLive Classroom
Live Classroom
Learn and interact with your instructor and peers in-person in our classrooms. - VCVirtual Classroom
Virtual Classroom
Attend any of our instructor-led classes virtually regardless of your physical location. - PCPrivate Class
Private Class
Privately train a group of your employees at your facility, virtually, or any of our locations. - GTRGuaranteed to Run
Guaranteed to Run
GTR classes are guaranteed to run as promised and delivered.
Course Summary
Show All
Description
Objectives
- Describe the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Understand the encapsulation/decapsulation process
- Understand the basic configuration of a switch
- Understand the basic configuration of a router
- Understand the fundamentals of the Cisco Internet Operating System
- Understand the fundamentals of Switching and Virtual Local Area LANs (VLANs)
- Understand the fundamentals of Routing
- Understand the fundamentals of each layer of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Understand the basic fundamentals of Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Prerequisites
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Basic PC Operating system navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
Who Should Attend
- Entry-level Network Support Technicians
- Entry-level Help Desk Technicians
Outline
- Section 1: Course Introduction
- Section 2: TCP/IP Model Fundamentals
- Section 3: Link Layer Concepts
- Section 4: Internet Layer Concepts
- Section 5: Transport Layer Concepts
- Section 6: Application Layer Concepts
- Section 7: Switching and Routing Concepts
- Section 8: Basic Troubleshooting