Online Area Networks eLearning

Windows 2000 Core Technologies - Network Fundamentals To provide an overview of networking concepts and how they apply to Windows 2000 Students preparing for Microsoft exam 70-221; personnel in medium to very large computing environments who use the Windows 2000 network operating system  more...

Higher-Layer WAN Protocols This WestNet e-Learning module reviews connection-oriented switched services commonly used to move information across a wide area. These services include Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), frame relay, and X.25. Although we refer to this unit as Higher-Layer WAN Protocols, these protocols are essentially Data Link Layer protocols. However,these protocols go beyond simple link  more...

WAN Solutions This WestNet e-Learning module covers ATM concepts, ATM implementation, ATM devices, and SMDS.  more...

Convergence of Communications This WestNet e-Learning module discusses how wide area network (WAN) technologies support and help implement converged communications, voice, video, and data all transported over the same physical network topologies. We will also investigate components key to integrating puclic swiched telephone network (PSTN) and data communications.  more...

Foundations of Wide Area Networks This WestNet e-Learning module focuses on basic concepts that apply to the entire course to prepare you for more detailed study of wide area networks (WANs).  more...

WAN Components Upon completion of this WestNet e-Learning module, you will understand the basic concepts and components used to move information from source to destination across a telecommunications network.  more...

WAN Physical Layer Protocols This WestNet e-Learning module looks at the most widely used choices for connecting networks in a point-to-point fashion.  more...

WAN Data Link Layer Protocols This WestNet e-Learning module covers the protocols used to move information across point-to-point networks. These protocols are associated with the Data Link Layer of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.  more...

How Local Area Networks Work In this WestNet e-Learning module, we will use the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model to explain the specific technologies and protocols used in most local area networks (LANs). More specifically, you will learn about the popular LAN protocols of Ethernet and Token Ring, and the increasingly important technology of wireless networking. We will start low in the OSI protocol stack, and then  more...

How Wide Area Networks Work This WestNet e-Learning module discusses the technologies used to connect two or more local area networks (LANs) over an extended distance, resulting in either a metropolitan area network (MAN) or wide area network (WAN). The difference between a MAN and a WAN will also be explored.  more...

How Ethernet Works In this WestNet e-Learning module, we will explore Ethernet Frame Format, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Switched Ethernet Configurations, and VLANs.  more...

How Token Ring and FDDI Work This WestNet e-Learning module reviews the basic features of a Token Ring network, explains the details of Token Ring framing, and briefly covers FDDI.  more...

How ATM LANs Work This WestNet e-Learning module will focus on ATM Architecture, LAN Emulation, ATM Devices, and ATM Deployment.  more...

LAN Software In this WestNet e-Learning module, you will be guided through a brief description of the most important NOS solutions. We will examine how NOSs compare to the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, and we will look at the key elements of each major NOS vendor's products.  more...

The Basics of Novell NetWare This WestNet e-Learning module outlines server and client environments, compares NetWare 5.1 services to previous versions of NetWare, looks at NDS and its management tools, and presents an overview of NetWare protocol stacks.  more...

The Basics of Windows NT This WestNet e-Learning module focuses on Windows NT Architecture, features, tools, and NetWare interoperability.  more...

Review of LAN This WestNet e-Learning module reviews the most important networking principles that were covered in the "long" WestNet Learning course, Introduction to Networking.  more...

Connecting Computers This WestNet e-Learning module reviews the Physical Layer components and moves on to explain the deeper technical details of these media.  more...

Analysis of LANs This WestNet e-Learning module will explain the key concepts of network development and introduce the types of network analysis tools that you will use as you evaluate the performance of an existing LAN.  more...

Virtual Local Area Networks This WestNet e-Learning module covers an introduction to virtual local area networks, VLAN Membership, VLAN Implementation Issues, and VLAN and ATM.  more...

Digital Subscriber Line To explain the various technologies used to provide digital subscriber lines Network managers, builders of wide area networks, systems engineers, and technical support staff  more...

Introduction to ISDN To introduce integrated services digital network concepts, services, and applications Network managers, builders of wide area networks, systems engineers, and technical support staff  more...

WANs This WestNet e-Learning module introduces the technologies used to connect two or more local area networks (LANs) over an extended distance. We will also introduce the two main classes of technologies used for wide area network (WAN) connectivity: point-to-point services and switched services.  more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 Network Connectivity To recognize Cisco architectural framework models and network requirements, and how remote connections are established Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 nodes  more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 Configuring the CPE and Verifying Broadband ADSL To configure a network of hosts over a bridging DSL CPE access device to an aggregate router and verify broadband ADSL configurations for Layer 1 and Layer 2 Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 nodes  more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 Frame Mode MPLS Implementation To recognize the MPLS architecture and functionality, configure frame mode MPLS on IOS routers, and distinguish between MPLS VPN and traditional VPN operation Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 nodes  more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 IPSec VPNs To recognize how IPSec VPNs operate and configure a site-to-site IPsec VPN Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 nodes  more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 IPSec VPN Configuration To implement IPSec site-to-site VPNs using SDM and GRE tunnels, and provide high-availability VPNs using backup interfaces Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 nodes  more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 Configuring Cisco Easy VPN To recognize the components and operation of Cisco Easy VPN, and configure Easy VPN Server and the VPN client for Easy VPN Remote access Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 nodes  more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 Mitigating Network Attacks and Disabling Unused Services To recognize the Cisco Self-Defending Network strategy, secure enterprise networks from various attacks, and disable unnecessary network services Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 nodes  more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 Securing Routers Administrative Access and Access Lists To secure Cisco routers by protecting the router administrative interface using password features and role-based CLI, and recognize how to mitigate network threats and attacks by using ACLs to filter traffic Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and  more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 IOS Firewalls and IOS IPS To secure enterprise networks by implementing Cisco IOS Firewalls and Cisco IOS IPS using CLI and SDM Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 nodes  more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 Securing Management Features and AAA To recognize the features of secure management and reporting, and securely implement them, and configure and troubleshoot AAA on a Cisco systems router Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 nodes  more...

CCNT Local Area Networks v6 Part 3 This course teaches Network Management and the tools and protocols associated with that. It also covers advanced network technologies including circuit switched services and packet switched services. A high level of computer skill is not required but learners will probably have had prior experience in the installation, support, and troubleshooting of computer networks.  more...

CCNT Voice Over IP Essentials v6 0 The goal of this course is to present the learner with a comprehensive introduction to Voice over IP (VoIP), its technology, benefits, QoS issues and their solutions, and standards. The first half of the course covers packet voicing basics, Internet technology, and the benefits and applications of VoIP. It then moves on to cover Gateways and their various functions, major issues involved in  more...

Cisco BCMSN 3 0 Defining Virtual Local Area Networks VLANS To identify how various technologies are best implemented within the Campus Infrastructure module and configure VLANs on access switches to confine traffic to individual VLANs in accordance with the Campus Infrastructure module design Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, systems managers, or network designers.  more...

CCNT Local Area Networks v6 Part 2 This course covers transmission techniques and media. LAN components and Internetworking components are also taught. This course also covers access connectivity devices. A high level of computer skill is not required but learners will probably have had prior experience in the installation, support, and troubleshooting of computer networks.  more...

CCNT Basic Data Communications v6 0 Part 2 ...sion principles. The networks section teaches about local area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), hierarchical WANs, and LAN components. This section also teaches about system network architecture (SNA), and TCP/IP. The Transmission Principles section teaches about data protocols, DTE to DCE interface standards, and transmission methods and error checking. Candidates for this exam work  more...

CCNT Local Area Networks v6 Part 1 This course introduces LAN technologies and teaches LAN topologies. It also introduces LAN standards and covers the TCP/IP Protocol suite and IEEE standards. A high level of computer skill is not required but learners will probably have had prior experience in the installation, support, and troubleshooting of computer networks.  more...

Internetworking Technologies - Part 1 This is the first course in a four-part series on Internetworking Technologies 2.0. This series will help students to understand terms, concepts, technologies, and devices commonly used in networking. This course will cover basic internetworking, internetworking components, and Local Area Networks (LANs).  more...

Networking Essentials 2nd Edition - Part 1 This is the first course in a four part series covering the foundation concepts of networking. This series imparts the knowledge and skills required for a foundation in current networking technology for local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet.  more...

Networking Essentials 2nd Edition - Part 2 This is the second course in a four part series covering the foundation concepts of networking. This series imparts the knowledge and skills required for a foundation in current networking technology for local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet.  more...

Networking Essentials 2nd Edition - Part 3 This is the third course in a four part series covering the foundation concepts of networking. This series imparts the knowledge and skills required for a foundation in current networking technology for local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet.  more...

Networking Essentials 2nd Edition - Part 4 This is the final course in a four part series covering the foundation concepts of networking. This series imparts the knowledge and skills required for a foundation in current networking technology for local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet.  more...

CCNT Basic Data Communications Part 2: Networking and Transmission Principles This is the second course in a three part series that teaches students about networks and transmission principles. The course covers local area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), hierarchical WANs, and LAN components. System network architecture (SNA), and TCP/IP, data protocols, DTE to DCE interface standards, and transmission methods and error checking are also covered.  more...

CCNT Local Area Networks Part 1: Introduction to LANs This is the first course in a three-part series on Local Area Networks for the Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT) curriculum. This course introduces LAN technologies, topologies, and standards. In addition, the TCP/IP Protocol suite and IEEE standards are covered.  more...

CCNT Local Area Networks Part 2: Data Transmission and Components This is the second course in a three-part series on Local Area Networks for the Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT) curriculum. This course covers transmission techniques and media, LAN components, Internetworking components, and access connectivity devices.  more...

CCNT Local Area Networks Part 3: Enterprise Networks This is the last course in a three part series that teaches Network Management and the tools and protocols associated with that. It also covers advanced network technologies to include circuit switched services and packet switched services.  more...

Introduction to Networking This module begins with an overview of computing that includes topics such as PC components measurement terms and the decimal binary and hexadecimal number conversion processes. Lesson 2 covers network fundamentals discussing important terminology used throughout the text and in the field. The highlight of this lesson is the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) model. Lesson 3 discusses network  more...

Network Types The first lesson in this module provides a more in depth discussion of LAN technologies. First it defines how the Data Link Layer is divided into the Media Access Control (MAC) and Logical Link Control (LLC) sublayers. The International Electrical and Electronic Engineera s (IEEE) specifications for Ethernet Token and FDDI are briefly reviewed. The rest of the lesson is dedicated to Ethernet  more...

VLANs in Switched Networks ...area networks more commonly known as VLANs which is an innovative technology that allows switches to logically segment networks. VLANs provide many important benefits such as security traffic and broadcast isolation administrative flexibility and network scalability. Lesson 1 provides an overview of VLAN technology available on both the Catalyst 1900 and 2950 series of switch products. New  more...

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND 2.1) Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) focuses on using Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco routers connected in local-area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WANs) typically found at small to medium network sites. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot the various Cisco networking devices. This course will prepare students to  more...

Internetworking Technologies - Part 1 This is the first course in a four-part series on Internetworking Technologies 2.0. This series will help students to understand terms, concepts, technologies, and devices commonly used in networking. This course will cover basic internetworking, internetworking components, and Local Area Networks (LANs).  more...