Networking Track ยท Core Infrastructure Duration: 3 Months โ˜… 4.8/5 (160+ Reviews)

Network Protocols & Firewalls Defense in Surat

Master the backbone of the internet and enterprise communications. Hands-on configuration of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing protocols, pfSense firewalls, and Wireshark inspection.

Key Track Benefits at PureSkill Surat:
  • Deep Dive: OSI 7-Layer Model & TCP/IP Protocol Architecture
  • IPv4 / IPv6 Addressing, CIDR & Variable Length Subnetting (VLSM)
  • Packet Inspection & Protocol Troubleshooting with Wireshark
  • Next-Gen Firewall Deployment, Access Control Lists & VPN Tunnels
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Practical, Step-by-Step Curriculum

Curated by senior network security engineers in Surat. 80% practical Cisco packet tracing and firewall labs.

Duration: 3 - 4 Months 80% Lab Workstation Practice Live Portfolio Project
Module 01

Networking Fundamentals & The OSI / TCP/IP Models

Understand how data traverses networks. Master the 7 layers of the OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, MAC addressing, IPv4 addressing, Ethernet frame structures, and packet flow mechanics.

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
OSI 7-Layer Architecture TCP/IP Protocol Suite MAC vs IP Addressing Ethernet Standards Packet Flow Mechanics Diagnostic Tools (Ping/Traceroute)
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Trace and analyze the complete journey of an HTTP/HTTPS network packet across all 7 layers of the OSI model using packet tracing tools.
Module 02

IP Addressing & Advanced Subnetting (VLSM)

Design scalable network addressing plans. Master IPv4 classful vs CIDR notation, subnet masks, Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) calculations, and IPv6 addressing basics.

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
IPv4 Classless (CIDR) Subnet Calculations VLSM Allocation Broadcast Domains IPv6 Structure Address Planning
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Design an efficient corporate IP addressing and VLSM subnetting scheme for an enterprise with 4 departments and 300 connected devices.
Module 03

Switching & Local Area Network (LAN) Security

Segment enterprise networks. Master Virtual LANs (VLANs), 802.1Q trunking, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), switch port security against MAC flooding, and DHCP Snooping.

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
VLAN Segmentation 802.1Q Trunking Spanning Tree Protocol Switch Port Security DHCP Snooping Inter-VLAN Routing
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Configure isolated VLANs on Cisco switches, trunk uplinks, and enable port security to block rogue unauthorized devices.
Module 04

Routing Protocols & Address Translation (NAT)

Connect disparate networks. Master static routing, dynamic OSPF routing between branch offices, default gateway routing, Port Address Translation (PAT), and Access Control Lists (ACLs).

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
Static Routing OSPF Dynamic Routing NAT & PAT Configuration Standard & Extended ACLs Default Gateway Setup Packet Routing Logic
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Configure multi-area OSPF routing between 3 simulated corporate branches and implement PAT to share a single public IP address.
Module 05

Deep Packet Analysis with Wireshark

Inspect network traffic at the byte level. Master Wireshark capture filters, display filters, TCP 3-way handshake analysis, diagnosing network latency, and detecting rogue scanning activity.

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
Wireshark Capture Filters Display Filters Syntax TCP Handshake Analysis DNS / HTTP Inspection Packet Loss Diagnostics Anomaly Detection
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Capture live network traffic with Wireshark to troubleshoot network congestion and identify suspicious unauthorized port scans.
Module 06

Firewall Deployment & Encrypted VPN Tunnels

Defend network perimeters. Learn stateful inspection firewalls (pfSense / Fortinet basics), inbound and outbound traffic filtering rules, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, and remote worker OpenVPN access.

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
Stateful Firewalls pfSense Configuration Inbound/Outbound Rules IPsec VPN Tunnels Remote Access OpenVPN Perimeter Defense
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Deploy a virtual firewall with segmented DMZ rules and establish an encrypted site-to-site VPN tunnel between two remote offices.

Tools & Tech Stack Mastered

Get hands-on laboratory experience with industry-standard software and development environments:

Cisco Packet Tracer Wireshark pfSense Firewall GNS3 Nmap PuTTY

Eligibility & Who Can Join

Target Learners: BCA, MCA, B.Tech students, IT support staff, hardware engineers, and anyone building a strong career in network engineering and enterprise infrastructure.

Career Roles You Can Apply For:
Network Administrator Network Support Engineer Firewall Specialist Network Security Associate NOC Tier-1 Technician

Capstone Projects You Will Build

Showcase actual production-grade projects on GitHub and Behance to hiring recruiters.

Capstone Project

Corporate Multi-Branch Network Design in Packet Tracer

Designing complete infrastructure for headquarters and 2 branch offices with VLANs, OSPF dynamic routing, and redundant NAT links.

Capstone Project

Enterprise pfSense Firewall Setup with DMZ

Deploying a software firewall with WAN, LAN, and isolated DMZ hosting public web servers, enforcing strict ingress/egress filtering.

Capstone Project

Wireshark Network Incident Packet Analysis Case

Analyzing a simulated denial-of-service (DoS) packet capture, isolating rogue MAC addresses, and designing firewall ACL blocks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about this course in Surat? Here are common answers.

Is this course helpful for CCNA certification?

Yes, absolutely! The core networking curriculum directly aligns with Cisco CCNA 200-301 topics including routing, switching, IP services, and network security fundamentals.

Will we work with real network packets and simulations?

Yes, you will analyze real network traffic using Wireshark and design enterprise topologies inside Cisco Packet Tracer and virtualized pfSense firewalls.

What are the job prospects for network engineers in Surat?

Every textile firm, diamond exchange, hospital, bank, ISP, and IT company in Surat requires network administrators to maintain reliable, secure connectivity.

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