Course Overview
Teacher
qualified network technician here to get you up to speed with all things networking and all things tech View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 50 min
- Lessons 11
- Attachments 7
- Exercises 27
-
61 CQ
11 Lessons in This Course
-
11 minComputer Science lesson 16 CQ
Want to know how wifi works? In this first lesson of a course, learn essential terminology and parts that make up any wireless network system.
with CPU ModderWant to know how wifi works? In this first lesson of a course, learn essential terminology and parts that make up any wireless network system.
-
8 minComputer Science lesson 25 CQ
How does wifi work? In this detailed wireless network lesson, learn exactly how wireless internet works, from binary code to channels and interference.
with CPU ModderHow does wifi work? In this detailed wireless network lesson, learn exactly how wireless internet works, from binary code to channels and interference.
-
6 minComputer Science lesson 34 CQ
A lot of steps go into choosing a wireless network setup. In this lesson, learn which setup is best for your household, devices, and internet usage.
with CPU ModderA lot of steps go into choosing a wireless network setup. In this lesson, learn which setup is best for your household, devices, and internet usage.
-
9 minComputer Science lesson 45 CQ
A lot of factors can affect the speed of your wireless internet. In this lesson, learn about bandwidth, throughput, and how to measure wifi speed.
with CPU ModderA lot of factors can affect the speed of your wireless internet. In this lesson, learn about bandwidth, throughput, and how to measure wifi speed.
-
13 minComputer Science lesson 57 CQ
Now that you've decided what kind of network setup you'll build, learn how to choose the best networking gear for your household's wifi setup.
with CPU ModderNow that you've decided what kind of network setup you'll build, learn how to choose the best networking gear for your household's wifi setup.
-
6 minWork lesson 64 CQ
There's an art to placing your home's wireless access point. Learn how to determine where to place your network setup for the best signal throughout the house.
with CPU ModderThere's an art to placing your home's wireless access point. Learn how to determine where to place your network setup for the best signal throughout the house.
-
17 minBasic Computing lesson 79 CQ
In this build-your-own-wifi lesson, learn how to set up your router, choose wireless settings, and connect to the internet before securing your network.
with CPU ModderIn this build-your-own-wifi lesson, learn how to set up your router, choose wireless settings, and connect to the internet before securing your network.
-
9 minBasic Computing lesson 85 CQ
Get the most out of your freshly set-up wireless network! In this lesson, learn how to utilize features like local network file sharing and printer sharing.
with CPU ModderGet the most out of your freshly set-up wireless network! In this lesson, learn how to utilize features like local network file sharing and printer sharing.
-
10 minBasic Computing lesson 96 CQ
Anyone with the proper tools and access to your internet network can take control of your personal computer. Learn how to prevent network security breaches.
with CPU ModderAnyone with the proper tools and access to your internet network can take control of your personal computer. Learn how to prevent network security breaches.
-
10 minBasic Computing lesson 106 CQ
Most people have had trouble connecting to the internet. Learn the simple steps to connecting any device to wifi and how to troubleshoot errors that arise.
with CPU ModderMost people have had trouble connecting to the internet. Learn the simple steps to connecting any device to wifi and how to troubleshoot errors that arise.
-
6 minBasic Computing lesson 114 CQ
Now that your build-your-own wireless network is up and running, learn how to make adjustments to settings such as passwords and parental controls.
with CPU ModderNow that your build-your-own wireless network is up and running, learn how to make adjustments to settings such as passwords and parental controls.
-
858 min8-part Basic Computing course35 CQ
In this course, pick up expert advice about setting up a computer safely and quickly, creating a network drive, replacing a laptop screen, installing a CPU, overclocking your computer, and more!
with CPU ModderIn this course, pick up expert advice about setting up a computer safely and quickly, creating a network drive, replacing a laptop screen, installing a CPU, overclocking your computer, and more!
-
11145 min11-part Hardware course80 CQ
Want to become a certified computer genius? Take on the rewarding challenge of building and customizing your own PC. CPU Modder reveals the necessary parts and calls out beginner PC builder mistakes.
with CPU ModderWant to become a certified computer genius? Take on the rewarding challenge of building and customizing your own PC. CPU Modder reveals the necessary parts and calls out beginner PC builder mistakes.
-
6 minBasic Computing lesson4 CQ
In this lesson, learn about the domain name system, or DNS, and the complex communication that happens in a split second when you look up a website.
with CPU ModderIn this lesson, learn about the domain name system, or DNS, and the complex communication that happens in a split second when you look up a website.
-
12 minBasic Computing lesson7 CQ
From cleaning up your old laptop, to finding the best place to sell it, to photographing it, learn the best tips for selling your laptop in this lesson.
with CPU ModderFrom cleaning up your old laptop, to finding the best place to sell it, to photographing it, learn the best tips for selling your laptop in this lesson.
-
18 minHardware lesson10 CQ
Learn how to use the Cisco Packet Tracer. Begin with a basic overview of the user interface, and then learn how to set up and configure the network.
with CPU ModderLearn how to use the Cisco Packet Tracer. Begin with a basic overview of the user interface, and then learn how to set up and configure the network.
-
1491 min14-part Computer Science course54 CQ
In today's business environment, system development and computer programming drive innovation and make things work better. Get an in-depth overview of how they work together for managing a business.
with Todd McLeodIn today's business environment, system development and computer programming drive innovation and make things work better. Get an in-depth overview of how they work together for managing a business.
-
11185 min11-part Computer Science course99 CQ
If you want to add Linux to your programming skills, get expert insights and on-screen demonstrations in this deep-dive course that can help you launch or elevate your software development career.
with Travis P. BonfigliIf you want to add Linux to your programming skills, get expert insights and on-screen demonstrations in this deep-dive course that can help you launch or elevate your software development career.
-
1095 min10-part Computer Science course51 CQ
In this digital logic course, learn basic types of binary coding, adding and subtracting binary code, AND, OR, XOR, NOT, NAND, and NOR gates, logic circuits, De Morgan's Theorem, and Karnaugh maps.
with Jack BuffingtonIn this digital logic course, learn basic types of binary coding, adding and subtracting binary code, AND, OR, XOR, NOT, NAND, and NOR gates, logic circuits, De Morgan's Theorem, and Karnaugh maps.
-
11110 min11-part Computer Science course61 CQ
Learn how to set up a do-it-yourself home wireless network in this course. From terminology and equipment to setup and best practices, this hands-on IT course teaches how to build a wifi network.
with CPU ModderLearn how to set up a do-it-yourself home wireless network in this course. From terminology and equipment to setup and best practices, this hands-on IT course teaches how to build a wifi network.
-
11112 min11-part Computer Science course61 CQ
You've likely heard about hacking and tried to protect your online identity from hackers. But what is hacking, who does it, and why? In this complete web hacking basics course, answer these questions!
You've likely heard about hacking and tried to protect your online identity from hackers. But what is hacking, who does it, and why? In this complete web hacking basics course, answer these questions!
-
4104 minFREE4-part Engineering courseFree54 CQ
Building a computer from scratch? Watch how to do each step from start to finish—from choosing the right computer hardware, to installing the motherboard, to booting up your new DIY computer!
with Carey HolzmanBuilding a computer from scratch? Watch how to do each step from start to finish—from choosing the right computer hardware, to installing the motherboard, to booting up your new DIY computer!
-
11110 min11-part Computer Science course61 CQ
Learn how to set up a do-it-yourself home wireless network in this course. From terminology and equipment to setup and best practices, this hands-on IT course teaches how to build a wifi network.
with CPU ModderLearn how to set up a do-it-yourself home wireless network in this course. From terminology and equipment to setup and best practices, this hands-on IT course teaches how to build a wifi network.
-
958 min9-part Engineering course32 CQ
Sensors perform a hugely valuable function in electronic devices, and in this course, electrical engineer Dorian McIntire provides an in-depth look at how different kinds of sensors operate.
with Dorian McIntireSensors perform a hugely valuable function in electronic devices, and in this course, electrical engineer Dorian McIntire provides an in-depth look at how different kinds of sensors operate.
-
1582 min15-part Engineering course50 CQ
In this course, learn what defines the discrete-time Fourier transform, how it is related to different signal functions, as well as how to evaluate its properties numerically and graphically.
with Anish TurlapatyIn this course, learn what defines the discrete-time Fourier transform, how it is related to different signal functions, as well as how to evaluate its properties numerically and graphically.
-
633 min6-part Engineering course20 CQ
Are you an electronics hobbyist who wants to start building simple electronic circuits with LEDs? This course is a great way to apply a circuitry foundation and learn a bit of electrical engineering!
with Surya PenmetsaAre you an electronics hobbyist who wants to start building simple electronic circuits with LEDs? This course is a great way to apply a circuitry foundation and learn a bit of electrical engineering!