Networking Basics
The main differences between local and wide area networks.
Networking topologies and systems.
Cabling requirements and specifications for Ethernet and Token Ring networks.
Making and troubleshooting co-axial and twisted pair cables.


ATM and FDDI Networks
How Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM and FDDI networks work.
Ethernet frame types and what each frame type would be used for.


Internetwork Devices
Differences between repeaters, bridges, routers and switches.
What a spanning tree bridge is used for.


Networking protocols TCP/IP, IPX and NetBios
Description of the TCP, IP, NetBios and IPX packet formats.
Setting up a TCP/IP and IPX router.
What is Protocol Tunnelling & when to use it.


Network devices and specifications
Using a Network Analyser to check for faults such as jabbering network cards, duplicate hardware addresses or incorrect packet sizes.
Classes of TCP/IP addresses.
Default network address and host address.


Common Faults and Solutions
Logical approaches to network troubleshooting.
Common faults on Ethernet and Token Ring networks.


Basic and Primary Rate ISDN
The advantages of ISDN.
How to set-up an ISDN link.

Course Overview:

The aim of this course is to give delegates a good overall understanding of today’s networking technology. This course is designed for delegates who have either no or little knowledge of modern day networks, the topologies they use and the protocols used on them.

Course Duration:

Course Pre-requisites:

• Understand the concepts and practicalities of local and wide area networking.
• Understand and work with devices that connect networks.
• Appreciate network protocols.
• Troubleshoot networking problems.

Price Band:

 Specialised