ITNW 2313 - Networking Hardware ( LAN Hardware/Wiring & Installation ) Prof. Michael P. Harris, CCNA, CCAI

Course Description:

This course is designed to train students from the perspective of the LAN manager or consultant whose responsibilities include LAN wiring, installation, testing, and optimization.  The focus is on responsibilities and strategies, which range from evaluating, selecting and installing LAN hardware and software to trouble shooting installation problems.  The course will cover the most popular LAN hardware and software to help prepare students for any LAN environment. This course will provide up-to-date coverage and anticipate emerging technologies.

Contents:

• Syllabus,            ( Gradebook)
• Chapter Guides,  ( PowerPoints)
• Materials List,   ( Tool List)
• Tutorials
• Downloads
• eBooks
• Exams
• Telecommunications & Networking Glossary
  
  
• Lessons:
  1. Exploring Networking Essentials
  2. Exploring Data Transmission Media
     • Notes:  Structured Cabling Systems
  3. Exploring Network Topologies
     • Notes:  Network Topology Types
  4. Exploring Access Methods
  5. Exploring ARCnet Specifications
  6. Exploring Ethernet Specifications
  7. Exploring Token Ring Specifications
  8. Exploring Hubs, Bridges, Routers & Switches
  9. Exploring Wireless (Wi-Fi) LANs
  10. Exploring Parallel/Serial Port Data Transfers
  11. Introduction to Fiber Optics (Corning University)
  
  

• The Intel Guide to Networking
  A graphical interactive CAI networking tutorial - (597K)

• Lab Guides:
  1. Stripping & Terminating Coaxial Cable
  2. Stripping & Terminating CAT5 UTP Cable
  3. Stripping & Terminating IBM STP Cable
  
  
• EIA/TIA 568 Standard
  
  
• Data Communications Cabling FAQ

  Introduction

  01 Cable Types

  02 Cable Ratings

  03 National Electrical Code (NEC)

  04 Not Used (Blank)

  05 Specific Cable Classifications

  06 Cable Conductors

  07 Vendor Specific Suggestions

  08 Cabling Standards

  09 Standard EIA/TIA 568

  10 Birds and Bees (Plugs vs. Jacks)

  11 Standard Networking Configurations

  12 Ethernet 10Base-T Cabling

  13 Category Specifications

  14 Sources for the EIA/TIA 568 Standards Documents

  15 Cable Test Equipment

  16 Cable Testers for Category 5

  17 Typical Wiring Layout

  18 How Far Away Should Cable be from an EMI Source

  19 What is the Minimum Bending Radius for a Cable?

  20 Fiber Optic Cable

  21 ISDN Cabling

  22 Testing Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables

  22 - 29 Not Used (Blank/Reserved)

  30 Sources of Additional Information

Courses Index

Syllabus

Lesson #1 - Essentials

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