Online Ethernet eLearning Training

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...

Cisco Building Multilayer Switched Networks Part 1: Campus Networks In this course, you will learn about campus networks, the emerging campus model and the hierarchical model, connecting switch blocks, and configuring switch block connectivity. more...

Cisco Building Multilayer Switched Networks Part 4: HSRP and Multicast The BCMSN curriculum is intended to teach network administrators how to build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies over high speed Ethernet. This course is the fourth of a curriculum of 5 BCMSN courses. This course will cover Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and Multicasting. more...

Cisco Installing and Maintaining Routers Part 2: 2500, 3600, and 4000 Series The Installing and Maintaining Cisco Routers (2500, 3600 and 4000 series) course contains information that provides networking professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers in a network environment. 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...

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...

LAN Implementation In this WestNet e-Learning module, we review the operation and implementation of three established local area network (LAN) technologies: Ethernet, Token Ring, and Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI). more...

LAN Software Implementation This WestNet e-Learning module explores the features and functions of Windows NT, Microsoft's 32-bit network operating system (NOS). The lessons of this module present the basic concepts necessary to install, configure, and maintain a Windows NT network. more...

Overview of Layers and Layer 1 Devices In this WestNet e-Learning module, we review the layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model, functions of each layer, and internetworking devices that perform each of the functions. We will begin a detailed discussion of the devices found at the Physical Layer of the OSI model. more...

Large Network Case Studies In this module, we explore network availability, performance, and Internet connectivity. As you work through this module, you will come to appreciate that all network design issues are highly interrelated. Likewise, real-world design projects often include multiple broad goals, often creating large and complex trade-offs. more...

VoIP Network Quality of Service Techniques This module investigates the QoS service details necessary to provide acceptable voice quality over the best effort data network. Here, we first discuss general converged network QoS requirements. We find that QoS parameters extend beyond just bandwidth and delay, but also include jitter, packet loss, network availability, and security. We discuss traffic shaping and admission control, and learn more...

Physical Layers In this module, we discuss some of the media access control (MAC) and Physical Layer characteristics of wireless LANs that are common to all wireless LAN products, regardless of the manufacturer. We also explain the difference between Ethernet and wireless LAN frames and how wireless LANs avoid collisions. more...

LAN Fundamentals This course provides students with an introduction to the concepts, components, and various architectures of LAN technologies. It also helps the student understand the fundamentals of network management and LAN security. This course is designed for technical managers, help desk/support personnel and professionals who require an understanding of data communications and networking. more...

Introducing TCP IP The Introducing TCP/IP WBT is the first course in the Working with TCP/IP curriculum. This course familiarizes the audience with the fundamentals of TCP/IP, such as its various features, architecture, installation procedures, network support, and maintenance. The course also discusses installation, configuration, and maintenance of WINS server as well as the Domain Name System. Network more...

LAN and WAN Protocols This WestNet e-Learning module explores local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) protocols and how they are used to get information into the node so it can, in turn, be delivered to the processes at the higher layers. 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 Ethernet Works In this WestNet e-Learning module, we will explore Ethernet Frame Format, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Switched Ethernet Configurations, and VLANs. 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...

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...

Creating a Simple Ethernet Network To demonstrate how to build a simple Ethernet network 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 Associate (CCNA) exam 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...

CCNT Basic Data Communications v6 0 Part 3 This course teaches students about data communications equipment and media. The LANs and Communications equipment section teaches about the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE), analog and digital communication, modulation, multiplexers, and the Synchronous Optical Networks (SONET) protocol. The Transmission Media section teaches about transmission media cables and wireless more...

Using Your Dell Axim x50 The course will cover features, hardware, and software of the Dell Axim PDA. The course will also cover how to enter and search data in your PDA. In addition, the course will provide you with an overview of using the programs that are installed into a PDA and how to connect your Dell PDA to Infrared, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Modem, Virtual Private Network (VPN), and Ethernet. The course is more...

LAN Protocols This WestNet e-Learning module reviews the fundamental prinicples of network data flow and Ethernet networks from older coax-based systems to the newest fiber-based Gigabit networks. We will also examine the concepts of collision domains and traffic isolation.  more...

Network Types ...cal and Electronic Engineera s (IEEE) specifications for Ethernet Token and FDDI are briefly reviewed. The rest of the lesson is dedicated to Ethernet technology because it is the most predominant and supported networking method. Lesson 2 reviews many important WAN terms components physical connectors transmission rates and protocols. Finishing off this module is a discussion of other network more...

Configuring and Operating Cisco IOS Devices This module gives students a chance to work with Cisco equipment and the command line interface. Lesson 1 opens with the features from the Internetwork Operating System (IOS) found on most Cisco switch and router devices. It also discusses the general bootup process connecting to a device and gaining access to the command line through user EXEC and then privileged EXEC modes. The information in more...

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Part 4 This course covers network optimization and securing multilayer switched networks (MSNs). It then examines Metro Ethernet connectivity and tunneling as well as EoMPLS encapsulation.  more...

CIW Internetworking Professional Part 2: IP Model This is the second course in a five part series that presents students with instruction in the subject of the IP model. It covers the features and functions of several layers in the OSI model - including the network access layer, the Internet layer, and the transport layer. The student will also learn how to use various TCP/IP troubleshooting tools. more...

CompTIA A+ 2003 Hardware Part 3 - Printers, Networks, and Protocols This course delves into the concepts of memory modules, mainboards, and bus architecture. Printer hardware and how to troubleshoot printers is covered. Participants learn about basic network technology and network media, including cables and connectors. The technologies and protocols used for wireless and Internet connectivity are also taught. 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...

Cisco Building Multilayer Switched Networks Part 1: Campus Networks In this course, you will learn about campus networks, the emerging campus model and the hierarchical model, connecting switch blocks, and configuring switch block connectivity. more...

Cisco Building Multilayer Switched Networks Part 4: HSRP and Multicast The BCMSN curriculum is intended to teach network administrators how to build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies over high speed Ethernet. This course is the fourth of a curriculum of 5 BCMSN courses. This course will cover Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and Multicasting. more...

Network+ Part 1: Media and Topologies The is the first course in a three part series on the Network+ curriculum which begins with an introduction to networking. It covers network topologies and transmission media and standards. It also covers Connectivity devices, for both network and remote access. more...

Ethernet Part 1: Ethernet Fundamentals This is the first course in a three part series that introduces Ethernet. Students will learn both Ethernet's origin and the fundamental concepts needed to understand Ethernet. It also covers Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection Ethernet Media encoding method and Ethernet Frame types. All of these topics are building blocks needed to understand the more advanced forms of more...

Ethernet Part 2: Ethernet Bridging and Switching ... the second 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 more...

Ethernet Part 3: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet ... final course in a three part series that introduces Fast Ethernet Fast Etherchannel Gigabit and 10 Gig Ethernet. This course will cover the characteristics of Fast Ethernet the fundamental concepts required to understand how Fast Ethernet achieve 100 megabits per second and compares it to how Ethernet operates at signal level. Students will also learn about Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet more...

High Speed Technologies Part 1 - Overview This is the first course in a five part series that will cover network evolution transmission media transmission technologies Wide Area Technology WAN protocols wireless gigabit ethernet xDSL and cable.  more...

High Speed Technologies Part 3 - ATM and SMDS This is the third course in a five part series that students will learn the history and overview of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) the relationship between ATM and B-ISDN ATM adaptation layer and ATM cells. Students will also learn about virtual paths and channels physical layer ATM traffic control LAN emulation traffic management real-time ATM management ATM v 10 Gbps Ethernet and Switched more...