Practical LAN Design & Implementation

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:
training@mayflex.com / 0121 326 2219

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