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Technology Training: Communications Courses: Networking: Foundations
Course Objectives:Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the evolution of networks
- Explain the use of protocols and standard bodies
- Describe the components that comprise a network
- Differentiate between the popular LAN technologies implemented in networks today
- Differentiate between WAN technologies
Course Type:The course is taught in class with an instructor. This course is one day in length.
Prerequisite:None.
Audience:
- Individuals that need a broad knowledge to support small to campus networks
- Individuals that need to design medium size networks
Course Description:This is the foundation course that launches the student into the world of networking. The course begins with an overview and history of data communications. It is followed with a detailed discussion of the elements that comprise a network. There is an in-depth discussion on how technologies within a Local Area Network and a Wide Area Network are implemented and introduces bridging, switching and routing.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Networking
- The Purpose of Networks
- Timeline of Networks
- Applications Used in Networks
- Emerging Technologies
- Communication models
- OSI Details
- TCP/IP Details
- Communication protocols
- Cable Plant Infrastructure
- Fibre Cabling
- Shielded Twisted Pair
- Unshielded Twisted Pair
Networking Terminology and Concepts
- Network Interface Cards
- Media Access Control
- Repeaters and Hubs
- Active, Passive, and Intelligent
- Bridges Overview
- Layer 2 Switch Overview
- Routers
- Switch Routers
- Gateways Overview
- Client and server Environment
- LAN Overview
- WAN Overview
- Internet, Intranets, and Extranets
- Virtual LAN Overview
- Virtual Private Networks
LAN Technologies
- 802 Committee
- Ethernet Overview
- Topologies
- CSMA/CD Explained
- Half and Full-Duplex Operation
- Ethernet II Frame Details
- IEEE 802.3 Overview
- IEEE 802.3 Frame Details
- Fast Ethernet Overview
- Shared vs. Switched
- Advantages of Fast Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3u Connectivity
- Auto-negotiation and Auto sense
- Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3z
- Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
- Future Gigabit Overview
- Token Ring IEEE 802.5
- The Token Ring Card
- Token Ring Connectivity
- IEEE 802.5 Frame Format
- Token Ring Operation
WAN Technologies
- X.25 Overview
- Frame Relay Overview
- Integrated Services Digital Network Overview
- DSL Technology
- ATM Overview
- ATM Cell Format
- ATM Layer Overview
- Virtual Channels and Paths
- LAN Extension Services
- Virtual Private Networks
- Tunnelling Overview
- Layer 2 Tunnelling
- Layer 3 Tunnelling
- IPsec Overview
- Multi-Protocol Label Switching
- Operation of MPLS
- Labels and Path
Conclusion
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