The recipient of this badge has learned the foundational aspects of computer networking. Recipients of this badge have knowledge of basic local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN). Topics include LAN and WAN technologies, common networking components, topologies, terms, acronyms, protocols, standards, hardware and software, overview of design, and OSI and TCP/IP models.

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• Level Foundational
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