This is a self-paced introductory course on computer networking, specifically the Internet. It focuses on explaining how the Internet works, ranging from how bits are modulated on wires and in wireless to application-level protocols like BitTorrent and HTTP.

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It also explains the principles of how to design networks and network protocols. Students gain experience reading and understanding RFCs (Internet protocol specifications) as statements of what a system should do. The course grounds many of the concepts in current practice and recent developments, such as net neutrality and DNS security.

Suggested Readings:
Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (6th Edition)

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Lagunita Stanford Online

Stanford University

Nick McKeown

Philip Levis

CS: Systems, Security & Networking