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Microsoft Networking Fundamentals (Udemy.com)

Learn Computer Networking Fundamentals: TCP/IP, OSI Model, Subnetting, Routing, Switching, Windows Networking and More

Created by: Alton Teaches LLC

Last updated October 2026

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What you will learn

  • Understand computer networking fundamentals including how networks work, types of networks, and basic networking rules
  • Learn the OSI Model (all 7 layers) and understand how data flows through network protocol stacks
  • Master the TCP/IP protocol suite including IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, and application layer protocols
  • Subnet IPv4 networks confidently using binary math, subnet masks, and network address calculations
  • Understand how switches work including MAC address learning, VLANs, collision domains, and Layer 3 switching
  • Learn routing fundamentals including routing tables, static vs. dynamic routing, and routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP)
  • Understand Windows networking services through demonstrations of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and RRAS on Windows Server 2016
  • Learn the complete name resolution process including DNS, NetBIOS, WINS, and host files

How it compares

Against the other 165 rated Udemy courses in Networking on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 72% of them
  • Reviews3,915#18 of 166 by number of reviews
  • Length14.1 hourslonger than 60% of them
  • Last updatedOctober 2026more recently than 100% of them

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Course Description

LEARN MICROSOFT NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS FROM ONE OF UDEMY'S TOP IT INSTRUCTORS

Are you looking to understand how computer networks really work? Do you need to learn networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, subnetting, and Windows networking concepts? Whether you're starting your IT career, preparing for Network+ or CCNA certification, or simply want to understand computer networking from the ground up, this comprehensive course is exactly what you need.

Computer networking is the foundation of all modern IT infrastructure. Understanding how networks operate, how data travels through the OSI Model, how TCP/IP protocols work, and how to properly subnet networks is essential for anyone working in IT—from help desk technicians to system administrators to aspiring network engineers.

In this 14.5-hour comprehensive course, I'll teach you networking fundamentals through clear explanations, visual diagrams, and demonstrations of key concepts. You'll master the theory behind computer networks and develop practical skills in subnetting and network troubleshooting.


WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

"Alton is very easy to understand and is thorough with his explanations. Keeps a good pace and presents information in a fashion that makes sense and builds upon previous lectures. Would definitely recommend his classes to others." — Matthew ★★★★★

"I took this to help someone else. But Alton had a free subnetting class he offered that I took and it was fantastic. SO, thought I would pay for this and he did not disappoint. On point teaching and loads of helps. Very good person to learn from." — Wayne ★★★★★

"I've taken a few IT courses here at Udemy and by far Alton is the best instructor in my opinion. His English communication is clear & concise. Some other instructors are almost near impossible to understand. Alton is well organized & his content is prepared very well. He always teaches the background information first before he proceeds with the next section. This course has lots of lab content so not only is there excellent theory, but it is demonstrated. This makes absorbing this material that much easier." — Matt ★★★★★

"This course is great! I had very limited knowledge of this material before your course. It has been many years since I have studied anything, but you did a superb job of laying things out and explaining them." — Alan ★★★★★


COMPREHENSIVE NETWORKING THEORY WITH KEY DEMONSTRATIONS

This course focuses on teaching you networking concepts and theory that form the foundation of all computer networking. While the majority of the course covers essential networking fundamentals through lectures and visual explanations, you'll also see key concepts demonstrated in two hands-on sections: Windows Server 2016 networking services and TCP/IP command-line troubleshooting tools.


WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE IN THIS COURSE

  • 14.5 Hours of HD Video Lectures on Networking Fundamentals

  • In-Depth Subnetting Training with Practice Worksheets and Worked Examples

  • Windows Server 2016 Demonstrations (Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Routing)

  • TCP/IP Command-Line Tools Demonstrations (Ping, Tracert, IPConfig, Netstat, PathPing)

  • 17 Section Quizzes to Reinforce Your Learning

  • PDF Lectures of All Course PowerPoint Slides

  • Downloadable Course Videos for Offline Viewing with Udemy Mobile App


KEY COURSE TOPICS

Networking Fundamentals & How Networks Work

  • Computer networking basics, types of networks (LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN), networking rules and protocols

Network Components & Infrastructure

  • NICs, hubs, switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, DHCP servers, network topologies

Network Cabling

  • Twisted pair copper cabling, fiber optic cabling, Ethernet standards, wiring standards (568A & 568B)

The OSI Model (All 7 Layers)

  • Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, and Physical layers explained in detail

TCP/IP Protocol Suite

  • TCP/IP fundamentals, Internet layer protocols (ARP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP), Transport layer protocols (TCP, UDP), Application layer protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, DHCP), ports and communication methods

IPv4 Addressing & Subnetting Mastery

  • Binary math fundamentals, IP address classification, subnet masks, public vs. private addresses, APIPA, subnetting Class C networks with multiple worked examples and practice worksheets

IPv6 Fundamentals

  • IPv6 addressing, types of IPv6 addresses, IPv4 to IPv6 translation and compatibility

Understanding Switches

  • How switches work, MAC address learning, collision domains, VLANs, Layer 3 switches, managed vs. unmanaged switches

Understanding Routers

  • Routing tables, static vs. dynamic routing, routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP), Network Address Translation (NAT)

Windows Networking Services

  • Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) - demonstrated with Windows Server 2016

Name Resolution Process

  • DNS, NetBIOS, WINS, host files, complete name resolution workflow

Wireless Networking

  • 802.11 standards, wireless security (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3), signal degradation, wireless vulnerabilities

Wide Area Networking (WAN)

  • WAN technologies, circuit switching vs. packet switching, dial-up, ISDN, T-carrier lines, DSL, broadband cable, Frame Relay, ATM

Network Security

  • Firewalls, DMZ, proxy servers, VPN, IPSec, intrusion detection and prevention

TCP/IP Command-Line Tools

  • Hands-on demonstrations of IPConfig, Ping, Tracert, PathPing, Netstat for network troubleshooting


BY THE END OF THIS COURSE, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO:

  • Understand how computer networks work and explain networking fundamentals to others

  • Explain the OSI Model and TCP/IP protocol suite including how data flows through network layers

  • Subnet IPv4 networks using subnet masks and calculate network addresses, broadcast addresses, and host ranges

  • Understand TCP/IP protocols including IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, and common application protocols

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Instructor Details

Alton Teaches LLC

About Us

Alton Teaches LLC is dedicated to providing IT training to aspiring IT professionals.

KISS. Teaching Approach

We follow a “Keep It Simple Student” approach to learning, breaking down complex topics into simplified discussions.

We Focus on the Fundamentals

One of our central philosophies is to teach you to crawl before you can walk. Why is this important? You can’t be a successful IT practitioner without mastering the fundamentals first.

We’re Here to Help You

Whether you’re brand new to IT or a seasoned IT professional, we welcome everybody. In fact, we cater to those looking to transition to IT.

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Reviews

4.7

3,915 ratings on Udemy

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By Ilias Patelakis on 5/30/2022

What can i say and from where shall i start? Alton. One of the greatest Udemy (and I believe not only) tutors of all time. His course was concise, right to the point and very informational. He helped me to pass my MTA exam on 27 May with a score of 86%. I prepared by i) watching Alton's video courses, and ii) reading the official MTA exam book. Just 4 days prior to the exam i watched once again all of the videos without reading the book (again :) ) and I passed. However, i have to admit the exam was a bit tricky. You had to think carefully before you reply and review many questions at the end. The only thing that would "boost" this Udemy course would be to add more practice exams. Alton, sir, I salute you and bound to your magnificence. A million thank you!!!

By Frantz Eliscard on 10/11/2021

I pass my certification with 80% using this course and the book the instructor recommended. Honestly, the books will help fill in some of the experience gaps when it comes down to this exam. If you're already experienced in the IT industry all you really need is this course and practice exam questions. I made sure I get at least 90% in all practice test, before taking the exam. Also download and print those Study notes that the instructor provided in the beginning of this course because they are great refreshers right before taking the actual exam. I am planning to take his Security Fundamentals next, and highly recommend this course to anyone trying to decide which instructor to go with for this certification.

By Andrew Thomas on 6/20/2021

I just passed the MTA 98-366 exam on my first attempt this morning, with a score well above requirement and I can say that this course was my best resource for this exam. Alton explains everything clearly and his flash cards / slides are very clear and concise. I actually enjoyed coming home from my full time job and knocking out a section or two every night. Once you complete the course (or during your time taking the course), download his flash cards (Word file) and convert it into a pdf (free to do online), then send the pdf to your smartphone and study the cards through acrobat reader. Study these consistently. Thank you, Alton! Next up for me is MTA 98-367 (security). Looking forward to Alton's Udemy course on that cert.

By Axel Reznik on 4/16/2021

The course is very thorough, it seems to really cover everything that should be on the MTA 98-366 exam, but in a well explained and simplified way. I substracted half a star for minor errors shown on the lectures that could been easily edited out, alas they are far from a deal-breaker. I'm glimpsing the MOAC book (Also reccomended in the course) toghether with the course and while comparing the topics taught here and their equivalent content in the book, I have to say that Alton has done a great job summarizing the material, as nothing seems to be skipped but also simplified from a few paragraphs to a few sentences, while keeping the essence of the material covered, that takes some high skill! Will update after taking the MTA 98-366 Exam. Update: Took my Exam, passed it without too much effort, very much thanks to this amazing course, that took me just a few weeks to complete at a calm pace. I reccomend to everyone interested in this cert to take Alton's course, it does the job, no extra resources needed. The only thing that I think would improve the course is making the flashcarts also in PPT format to allow them being viewed as a presentation on any device, it's much simpler than printing them or scrolling through a huge MS Word document.

By Amanda Wigley on 2/27/2020

The course is well-taught. Alton is a great instructor and very detailed which I appreciated since I started the course with no IT background other than a couple of computer classes in high school over 15yrs ago. I passed the certification exam on the first try and only studied for 5weeks. The videos and flash cards are fantastic. Alton is knowledgeable of the content and very hands on. He will answer questions even if not related to the course but the industry in general. I’m very happy I took this course because with my certification I’m now qualify to enroll in WGU for Cybersecurity. Money well spent!!!! Will HIGHLY recommend this course and instructor to anyone. Thanks for all your help and resources, Alton!

By Thomas Herm on 1/29/2020

EDIT: At this time, UDemy only allows 2 exams on a course. I'll keep the initial review up, because if that ever changes then it would be a good addition, but it currently is not possible to have more than 2. It covered all of the fundamental ideals required on the MTA Exam. The only things I would add is one more practice test; the ones in this course test you on the ideas, whereas the MTA tests you on the application of those ideas. So I would add one or two more that focuses on logical application so you can be better prepared for the testing environment. But as far as the course itself goes, this contains all you could need for the MTA.

By Lauren Capers on 8/6/2019

The only issue I had was that the questions on the practice tests are worded completely different than the questions on the actual test.

By Christine Jones on 5/8/2019

I've been in the veterinary medical field the last 11 years with no prior IT experience. I needed to pass the MTA 98-366 exam as an entrance requirement for school. I started with MVA (microsoft's virtual academy) but felt I was not learning, just memorizing. I completed this course in about 5-6 weeks. Passed my exam with an 86%. I felt this course WILL prepare you for passing the MTA 98-366 exam. I also enjoyed the course and his teaching style.

By Justin Smith on 2/28/2019

I've done a few courses on Udemy and this is by far the best I have done. This course is the only study source I used to prepare for the MTA exam and I passed first time so it definitely does the trick. Unlike some courses I have studied, this one was very well organised and structured in a logical manner. I liked that all of the lectures were available to download in pdf and other resources were also made available such as flash cards. The instructor was engaging and made what could potentially be a dry topic very interesting. Alton was also very responsive as I received answers to my questions very quickly. I would recommend this course to anyone who is considering taking the MTA Networking Fundamentals exam.

By Gustavo Reyes on 11/8/2018

I am now in section 20. I am extremely happy with this course, I feel like Mr. Alton genuinely cares about not only the information that needs to be passed to me to pass the exam, but also for the future of my IT career. I can tell he'd rather overprepare us for this exam to ensure we pass. Will update further once I've finished the course and start studying. 2nd Edit: Finished the course and am constantly retaking the tests and quizes to prepare for my exam. I am scheduling for tomorrow. I believe that Mr. Alton sufficiently covered all the topics needed to pass and I have confidence I will after more studying. 3rd Edit: I passed with an 80! I really didnt see any questions that were'nt covered in the exam that I can remember. If you want to pass this exam just buy this course.

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