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This course provides a basic introduction to modern LAN and WAN technologies and concepts.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to:

1. Describe Local Area Networks (LAN) and the Ethernet Standard
   
   • Define the building blocks in a LAN
   • Outline the different types of Ethernet standard
   • Explain data transmission in an Ethernet LAN - Ethernet frame
   • Understand Ethernet basics (CSMA/CD)
   • Outline the difference between a Hub and a Switch
   • Describe how to connect communication devices and design a LAN
   
   
2. Describe Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN)
   
   • Describe two basic types of Wireless LAN (Ad Hoc and Infrastructure mode)
   • Outline the IEEE 802.11 standard and its applications
   • Outline the HIPERLAN/2 standard and its applications and compare to IEEE 802.11
   • Outline the properties of Home RF
   • Understand Bluetooth drivers and communication models

Target audience

The target audience for this course is anybody wishing to gain a basic understanding of modern datacom networking technologies.

The course focuses on modern standard technologies and does not contain any Ericsson specific product material.

Duration:

2.5 hours

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