Online Bridging eLearning - Training Resources

Wireless LAN Technologies To introduce wireless LAN technologies Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about current and future mobile wireless technologies; students investigating or researching wireless communications and related technologies  more...

TCP IP Addressing and Subnetting This WestNet e-Learning module introduces subnetting concepts, beginning with Class C networks, and building to subnetted Class A networks. We will also discuss Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR) and supernetting.  more...

Layer 2 Devices This WestNet e-Learning module presents detailed explanations of the way bridges and switches work. It discusses the differences between Ethernet and Token Ring switches and describes the very different functions of switches in Asynchronous Tranfer Mode (ATM) networks.  more...

Configuring Cisco Catalyst Switch Operations ...bridging and VLAN Catalyst switch configurations, which provide for scalability, security, and enhanced management of the local area switched network Network administrators responsible for implementing and managing small and medium-sized business networks; network technicians who install network devices in small business environments; Cisco channel resellers who are new to Cisco products and  more...

Extending Ethernet Networks To describe the functions and operations of switched LANs and virtual LANs Individuals new to networking concepts and terminology; individuals preparing to take the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) learning path; anyone preparing for the Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO) exam, the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) exam, or the Cisco Certified Network  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...

Internetworking Technologies - Part 2 This is the second 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 Wide Area Network technologies, switching technologies, and source-route bridging technology.  more...

Cisco Designing Networks Part 2: Designing a Network Structure This second course in the DCN curriculum teaches the learner how to design a network structure appropriate to the existing network and needs of a customer. It provides a number of guidelines for provisioning hardware and media for a LAN or WAN. It also covers Network Layer Addressing and Naming Models and how to analyze and select routing and bridging protocols.  more...

Cisco Building Multilayer Switched Networks Part 2: VLANs ...Bridging, and the Spanning Tree Protocol in a VLAN Environment. While the first portions of this part of the course may be a refresher for the most advanced students, it is expected that the latter portion of this course will be new to all those in it. In particular the Spanning Tree Protocol in a VLAN environment and scalability issues will need to be treated carefully, providing plenty of  more...

Cisco Internetwork Design Part 5: ATM Internetwork Design The fifth and final course in the Cisco Internetwork Design series covers ATM concepts, routing and implementation in LANs and WANs. It also covers SMDS concepts and implementation issues. In addition to providing an overview of SNA, it focuses on the hardware, software, and link and gateway components of an SNA network. This course also covers complex SNA internetworking concepts such as SDLC  more...

OSI Network Layers The OSI Network Layers WBT is the second course of the Network curriculum, which prepares students for the Comptia's Network Certification exam. This course is meant for system administrators and network professionals who want to understand the OSI layers, such as the physical, data link, network, and transport layers in detail. The course describes the problems that can occur in the physical  more...

Switching Fundamentals ...n which describe network access and device functionality. Bridging and switching is discussed in Lesson 2. Although different in how they operate both devices learn and store MAC address information to make filter and for-ward decisions. Also discussed are redundant network topologies the potential for active loops and how the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) helps prevent issues. Lesson 3  more...

Internetworking Technologies - Part 2 This is the second 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 Wide Area Network technologies, switching technologies, and source-route bridging technology.  more...

Cisco Building Multilayer Switched Networks Part 2: VLANs ...Bridging, and the Spanning Tree Protocol in a VLAN Environment. While the first portions of this part of the course may be a refresher for the most advanced students, it is expected that the latter portion of this course will be new to all those in it. In particular the Spanning Tree Protocol in a VLAN environment and scalability issues will need to be treated carefully, providing plenty of  more...

Ethernet Part 2: Ethernet Bridging and Switching ...nd course in a three part series that introduces Ethernet Bridging and Switching. Students will learn the fundamental concepts required to understand transparent bridging operation. This course also includes an in-depth look at the Spanning Tree Protocol. The Ethernet Switching portion of this course covers the fundamental concepts required to understand switching and its benefits over shared  more...