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Hardware Configurations for Linux To appreciate the hardware issues surounding a Linux installation Students wishing to acquire the basic skills required as a Linux system administrator  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...

Overview of Telephony Services This WestNet e-Learning module focuses our attention to the various types of services carried by wires and switching systems.  more...

VoIP Services This module introduces VoIP Services. We define and explain packet telephony, its benefits and potential pitfalls, and why private users, small and large businesses, and the industry press see this technology as the next great telecommunications revolution. We introduce the many components that make up a converged voice network, and examine their roles. We explore the market drivers pushing  more...

VoIP Network Integration with Legacy Services This module focuses on how we interface legacy PSTN services with an H.323 network. First, we trace the steps involved in setting up and tearing down an H.323 call. Next, we explore how we can translate Signaling System 7 (SS7) interswitch signaling into packetized network traffic, carrying such advanced call features as call forwarding, calling and called party identification information, and  more...

Switched Telecommunications Protocols This WestNet e-Learning module reviews protocols closely associated with the Data Link Layer of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.  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...

Completing ISDN Calls on Cisco Networks To detail the operation and configuration of ISDN and DDR 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 services  more...

Configuring Voice Interfaces To configure router voice ports, identify how to monitor and troubleshoot voice ports, recognize factors affecting analog voice quality, and configure voice interface settings for optimal voice quality IT professionals responsible for preparing, configuring, and maintaining a voice and data network; candidates preparing for the Cisco Certified Voice Professional certification (CVOICE 642-432)  more...

Remote Network Connectivity To describe the functions of major WAN technologies 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...

CCNT Broadband Technologies v6 0 Part 2 This course covers ISDN and BISDN. X.25 and Frame Relay are also taught. This course also covers SS7 and Cell Relay. Candidates work in the data and telecommunications industries and are preparing for the Broadband Technologies module of the CCNT exam. Typical job roles include Telecommunications Technicians, Data/Internet/Telecommunications Professionals. Average computer literacy is desirable.  more...

CCNT Basic Telecommunications v6 0 Part 1 ...ems (including station sets, PBX, key and hybrid systems, ISDN and broadband), CPE, and services (dedicated and switched). The course then covers analog signals, its history and associated variables. It finishes with a coverage of digital systems, its advantages over analog, and including such aspects as Pulse Code Modulation, Time Division Multiplexing, optical standards and loop carriers.  more...

Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices Part 4: Connecting to WANs This course is the last in a four-part series that is based on Cisco Systems' instructor-led training, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND 1.0). In this series, the concepts, commands, and practice required to configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks are covered. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting information and practice that technical support  more...

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks - Part 2 This is the second course in a five-part series on Building Cisco Remote Access Networks 1.0 (BCRAN 1.0). This series teaches students how to build a remote access network to interconnect central sites to branch offices and home office/telecommuters. In addition, controlling access to a central site, as well as how to maximize bandwidth utilization over remote links is covered. This part in the  more...

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting - Part 5 This is the last course in a five-part series on Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting 4.0 (CIT 4.0). CIT 4.0 teaches students how to baseline and troubleshoot an environment using Cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and servers. This is an advanced series that shows networking professionals troubleshooting processes on Cisco Routers and Catalyst Switches. This course will cover  more...

Cisco Internetwork Design Part 4: WAN Design The fourth course in the Cisco Internetwork Design series covers basic WAN design issues as well as how to optimize core WAN availability and performance. It also covers WAN backbone routing protocol choices. It also provides an overview of leased lines and serial line encapsulation. It provides a general overview of Frame Relay networks as well as router interaction, NBMA and subinterfaces in  more...

CCNT Basic Telecommunications Part 1: Fundamentals, Analog, and Digital This is the first course in a two part series that presents the learner with the fundamentals of telecommunications and gives a comprehensive introduction to analog and digital concepts. The course covers the history of telecommunications and looks at the structure of business systems (including station sets, PBX, key and hybrid systems, ISDN and broadband), Consumer Premises Equipment (CPE), and  more...

CCNT Broadband Technologies Part 2: BISDN, Frame Relay, and SS7 This is the second course in a three-part series on Broadband Technologies for the Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT) curriculum. This course covers ISDN and BISDN, X.25, Frame Relay, SS7, and Cell Relay.  more...

WAN Fundamentals This course explains the emerging WAN internetworking technologies. It also covers the basics of data communication, digital data services. This course is designed for technical managers, help desk/support personnel and professionals who require an understanding of WAN, MAN, internetworking, digital data services, and advanced data communications.  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...

Accessing Remote Networks ...function of PPTP, and the advantages and disadvantages of ISDN and PSTN (POTS). The course describes the elements of dial-up networking, such as the modem configuration parameters that must be set, including serial port IRQ, I/O address and maximum port speed, and the requirements for a remote connection. It helps ensure network security, and enables you to identify and select a user and share  more...

Basics of Telecommunications The Basics of Telecommunications WBT is meant for professionals whose responsibilities include design, management, or operation of telecommunications systems and who want to understand the basics of telecommunications. The course provides an introduction to the fundamental techniques and technologies used in the emerging and expanding field of telecommunications. It explores the history and  more...

WAN Protocols In this WestNet e-Learning module we will discuss three wide-area services Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) frame relay and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).  more...

WAN Technologies This module reviews WAN technologies commonly found in small to medium-size networks. Lesson 1 discusses common telecommunications and WAN terminology. Lesson 2 identifies the characteristics of High-Level Data Link Control Protocol (HDLC) Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) frame relay xDSL Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and SONET. Lesson 3 discussed modem  more...

ISDN Communications ...is module focuses on Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and begins by defining this technologya s components and reference points in Lesson 1. Then the process of configuring and verifying ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI) and Primary Rate Interface (PRI) connections is explained. Lesson 2 shows another use for ISDN called a dial-on-demand routing (DDR).a This method provides low cost  more...

Building Cisco Remote Access Pt 3 This is the third in a four-part curriculum that prepares the learner to take the Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN) exam. The course focuses on ISDN with coverage of ISDN BRI PRI and DDR. Optimizing usage of DDR interfaces is covered. The course closes with comprehensive coverage of Frame Relay connections.  more...

Cisco Configuring Frame Relay and ISDN This course was designed as preparation for Exam 640-607 for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The final date to register for 640-607 was September 30 2003.  more...

Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices Part 4: Connecting to WANs This course is the last in a four-part series that is based on Cisco Systems' instructor-led training, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND 1.0). In this series, the concepts, commands, and practice required to configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks are covered. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting information and practice that technical support  more...

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks - Part 2 This is the second course in a five-part series on Building Cisco Remote Access Networks 1.0 (BCRAN 1.0). This series teaches students how to build a remote access network to interconnect central sites to branch offices and home office/telecommuters. In addition, controlling access to a central site, as well as how to maximize bandwidth utilization over remote links is covered. This part in the  more...

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting - Part 5 This is the last course in a five-part series on Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting 4.0 (CIT 4.0). CIT 4.0 teaches students how to baseline and troubleshoot an environment using Cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and servers. This is an advanced series that shows networking professionals troubleshooting processes on Cisco Routers and Catalyst Switches. This course will cover  more...

High Speed Technologies Part 2 - B-ISDN This is the second course in a five part series that students will learn the history of ISDN and the development of ISDN standards. Additionally they will learn the factors influencing the development of B-ISDN Broadband ISDN services B-ISDN network architecture and B-ISDN signaling.  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...