how to become a network engineer

Question

I am 18 years old. I wish to become a network engineer. I don't know where I should start and what to study. I am interested in learning through the internet.

Can any one please suggest any URLs and topics/subject to be covered by a person new to networking.

is it right for a fresher to start with CCNA certification directly

Thanks!

Answer 1

What do you know about networks as is? What have you read on Wikipedia on the subject?

Why does this seem like a fake question?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_area_network

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_protocol_suite

Those are all fundamentals to networking. I would say make sure you understand those topics, and follow any WP links you don't know. You can use tools like VirtualBox to create a local virtual machine network to play with.