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Practical LAN Design & Implementation

Course Supplier: CNET Telephone Number: 0121 326 2219 Cost: £1,375

Description:
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The programme equips experienced cable installers and IT technicians with the skills and knowledge to understand the elements of modern enterprise networks and to be able to specify, design and implement a typical data network such as is found in many small to medium businesses.

Electronic signals

  • Basic requirements of data transmission
  • Encoding techniques & their importance in data communications

LAN technologies and devices

  • The history & operation of data networks and the devices that make them possible
  • Introduction to Ethernet and wireless including restrictions, methods of operation, bandwidth, maximum distances, data speeds & frame structures.

Cabling topologies

  • Insight into the most recent copper and optical cabling standards and procedures
  • Cable containment and management for effective operation
  • Effective documentation and records
  • Working alongside other systems and trades, e.g. electrical

Grounding and bonding

  • Implications of EMI on cabling systems that support high speed data
  • Legislation and system performance

Network protocols

  • Review of TCP/IP & other common protocols
  • Use of IP address format to connect network devices

Practical LAN design

  • Design a LAN using computers, hubs, bridges, switches & wireless access points
  • Configure & implement a LAN using IP addressing
  • Design requirements to make the LAN resilient & fault tolerant
  • Tools, visual indicators & tips to trouble shoot a LAN

Entry Requirements:
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A basic knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP together with copper and fibre optic cabling systems is necessary

Assessment:
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  • BTEC Professional Award in LAN Design & Implementation
  • Units towards:
  • BTEC Professional Certificate in LANDesign & Installation
  • BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Telecommunications Network Design
  • BICSI CECs: 40 ITS, 40 RCDD & 40 NTS
  • CNet Certificate

Progression:
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  • Practical TCP/IP
  • BICSI RCDD
  • NTS Specialist/BICSI NTS Speciality Exam
  • Wireless LAN Design & Installation
  • Design of Voice over IP Networks
  • Convergence Data Networking & Telephony

Contact:
christinea@mayflex.com / 0121 326 2219

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