Network Ports Explained

What is a port? What are port numbers? A port is a logical connection that is used by programs and services to exchange information. It specifically determines which program or service on a computer or server that is going to be used..whether that is pulling up a web page, using an FTP service,...

Intermediate - 11 min - Software & IT - PowerCert Animated Videos

The full course: Learn Networking free

What you'll need

• Home lab router: Practise configs on real hardware.
• Managed switch: VLANs and ports to experiment with.
• RJ45 crimp tool kit: Make and test your own cables.
• Raspberry Pi: A tiny always-on lab server.

Books

1. CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide by Mike Meyers - View on Amazon
2. Computer Networking by James F. Kurose - View on Amazon
3. Networking All-in-One for Dummies by Doug Lowe - View on Amazon
4. Data communications, computer networks, and open systems by Fred Halsall - View on Amazon
5. CCNA by Todd Lammle - View on Amazon

Next lessons

• let's hack your home network // FREE CCNA // EP 9 (30 min, NetworkChuck, Intermediate)
• What is a SWITCH? // FREE CCNA // Day 1 (23 min, NetworkChuck, Beginner)
• what is an IP Address? // You SUCK at Subnetting // EP 1 (19 min, NetworkChuck, Beginner)
• access EVERYTHING from your web browser!! (Linux and Windows Desktop, SSH) // Guacamole Install (30 min, NetworkChuck, Intermediate)
• stop trusting cloud cameras!! (here's what I use instead) (39 min, NetworkChuck, Intermediate)
• THIS Is Where the Internet Lives (18 min, NetworkChuck, Intermediate)
• we ran OUT of IP Addresses!! (17 min, NetworkChuck, Intermediate)
• Every Networking Concept Explained In 20 Minutes (23 min, TechWorld with Nana, Intermediate)