Introduction to Datacomms Course

Summary

Available: Classroom

Level: Entry Level

Duration: 2 Days

Cost: Classroom - £995 plus VAT

 

Overview

Introduction To Datacomms is aimed at those with no previous experience of data communications. As an introductory course, we take the mystery and the jargon away and explain how these systems operate.

The course is popular with those entering the industry and for people with voice backgrounds who are looking to learn more about data. If your considering VoIP, this course will provide very useful background.

The course covers a wide scope from the hardware (Routers, Switches, etc.) to IP, IP Addressing and routing protocols. The aim is to introduce delegates to all these areas and provide a base level of knowledge.

No prior knowledge of data comms is expected.

In addition to the classroom content, full demonstrations and hands on sessions are included.

 

Content

This course takes a detailed look at datacomms and how the different equipment and technologies work together. The course will take you from having little or no knowledge, to a detailed understanding of datacomms technology and the associated equipment.

The course takes the mystery away from technologies such as IP addresses, DHCP and TCP/IP. You will learn about these and many other protocols and understand their role and how they operate.

A major theme of the course is the Local Area Network (LAN) which is the network which typically operates within a building to connect PC's, printers etc. You will learn how a LAN operates, see a full demonstration and get the opportunity to configure a LAN yourself.

The other major theme is the Wide Area Network (WAN) which connects different buildings or sites together. You will learn about WAN protocols, the role of the router and have the opportunity to configure a basic WAN yourself.

Finally, the course considers more recent developments in datacomms such as adding Voice over IP (VoIP) or telephone calls to the network.

Agenda

The key areas covered by the course are as follows:

 

DAY 1

Introduction to Networking Why Study Datacomms? The Role of Datacomms How Networks Operate Local and Wide Area Networks Bandwidth Network Models The Role of Networking Equipmen Ethernet What is Ethernet? Collision Domains Broadcast Domains Datacomms Hardware TCP/IP and IP Addressing TCP/IP Model IP Addressing Subnetting IPv6 DHCP Practical Demonstration Routers Network Design IOS Commands Practical Cabling The Role and Types of Cabling Categories of Cabling Traditional Voice Cabling Structured Cabling Cabling Standards Cat. 6 and Wireless and other Development Routing Protocols What is a Routing Protocol? Encapsulation Gateway Address

 

DAY 2

Introduction to Ethernet Switching Review of Ethernet Ethernet Switching Spanning Tree What is Spanning Tree? How Does Spanning Tree Operate? Problems? VLAN's Why Use VLAN's? Connecting VLAN's across Sites Cisco Commands MPLS - The Wide Area The Role of the VPN The MPLS Network Security Quality of Service The MPLS Strategy Management Practical Demonstration Access Control Lists What are ACL's? How do ACL's Operate? Applying ACL's Adding Voice to the Network Security Quality of Service LAN's and WAN's Network Management Other Issues

 

Assessment

The course does not include any formal assessment such as an exam.

 

Support from Your Tutor

This is a classroom based course and full support from the tutor is provided.

 

Timescales

This is a two day classroom based course.

 

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