Online Signal eLearning Training

CCNT Computer-Telephony Integration Essentials This course introduces Computer-Telephony Integration Essentials (CTI). CTI architecture, hardware, market applications and system development are covered in this course.  more...

Taguchi and Quality Improvement Well-designed experiments result in effective process design or redesign, and ultimately, improved organizations. The Taguchi Method is a technique for designing and performing experiments to investigate processes where the output depends on many variables. The Taguchi Method allows the Six Sigma teams to avoid the tedious and costly task of running a process using all possible combinations of  more...

UNIX Shell Programming ...n, filename shorthand, looping constructs, variables, and signal handling. The course introduces the concept of shell programming, how and when to create shell programs, and how to run shell programs. It also provides a general discussion of shell metacharacters as well as quoting mechanisms. The course covers various methods of getting input for shell scripts. Four methods are presented:  more...

RF Fundamentals This module discusses the properties of radio frequency (RF) radiation and how its behavior can affect the performance of a wireless LAN. We introduce the uses and properties of antennas and explain the mathematical relationships that exist in RF circuits and why they are important, as well as how to perform the necessary RF math calculations.  more...

Physical Network Design This module provides an overview of transmission media basics, including a look at structured wiring systems, cable characteristics, wireless LANs, and installation.  more...

Network Signals Cables Topologies In the WestNet e-Learning module, we will consider the physical qualities of the network itself. We discuss the nature of electronic communication and explain how information can be transmitted as analog or digital signals. We then explore the various physical layouts or topologies of data networks, and show how the pattern of signal flow depends on the topology of the network.  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...

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...

Physical Layer Implementation This WestNet e-Learning module provides an overview of transmission media basics, including a look at structured wiring systems, cable characteristics, wireless LANs, and installation.  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...

Point-to-Point Telecommunications Protocols In this WestNet e-Learning module, we describe each point-to-point transmission service available from telecommunications providers. These services are essential for creating private voice networks or wide area data networks.  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...

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...

Organizational Crisis Management - Planning for Crises This course defines and examines what is meant by Organizational Crisis Management noting the special need for crisis management in todaya s world. The vital importance to an organization of having a crisis management plan in place is emphasized. The course then covers planning for crises for example how to assess your organization's level of preparation and how to forecast potential crisis  more...

Ethernet Part 3: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet This is the 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  more...

IBM Implementing Wireless LANs Part 1 - Concepts and Technologies ...signal transmission. It identifies how radio technologies including spread spectrum technologies are used by Wireless LANs. The WLAN Industry Requirements section explores the purpose of governing the spectrum band and includes coverage of the FCC guidelines and IEEE specifications. The course also provides a basic overview of the main WLAN devices and topologies. Basic antenna theory is also  more...

Introduction to the Spectrum Analyzer This is an introductory course on the spectrum analyzer. This course covers the basic block diagram and some of the basic controls that can be found on spectrum analyzers. It does not cover basic measurements that can be made with the spectrum analyzer, that is being reserved for follow-on courses. The intent of this course is to provide basic familiarity to this versatile tool. The basic block  more...

Passive Waveguide Components The purpose of this course is to introduce the basic components of waveguide systems. This includes the basic "plumbing" such as straight sections, bends, twists, transisitons, and waveguide-to-coax adapters, as well as some of the components that combine or divide signal paths. In addition this course will cover some of the basic components such as terminations, circulators, isolators, and  more...