Nov 07, 2025  
NIACC Catalog 2025-2026 
    
NIACC Catalog 2025-2026
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NET - 188 Network Essentials


(4 s.h.)

Network Essentials introduces the networking field. The course focuses on network terminology and protocols, local area networks (LAN), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnect (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP), network addressing, and network standards. Instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software tools, and equipment and all local, state, and federal safety, building, and environmental codes and regulations.

Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0



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