Terms you'll need to understand:
TCP/IP
Subnet mask
IPSec
Packet filter
NWLink
Frame type
Ipconfig
Ping
Network Monitor
Techniques you'll need to master:
Understanding TCP/IP addressing
Installing and configuring TCP/IP
Testing TCP/IP using Ipconfig and Ping
Understanding NWLink
Installing and configuring NWLink
Configuring network bindings
Configuring IP packet filters
Managing and monitoring network traffic
Understanding and implementing IPSec