Ethernet fundamentals and structured cabling course

This course provides an introduction to the underlying concepts of Ethernet Local Area Networks and the capabilities, components and structure of different types of Ethernet LAN. The benefits and components of a structured cabling system are also discussed.

Summary of topics covered:

Principles of digital communications.

Basic functions and components of an Ethernet LAN

Ethernet standards

Introduction to data protocols and the OSI Reference Model (OSIRM).

Structure of the different types of Ethernet frame including 802.3 and SNAP

Sharing the physical media: the role and operation of CMSA/CD

Topology and features of 10Base-5, 10Base-2, 10Base-T and 100Base-T LANs.

Benefits, structure and components of a structured cabling system.

Cabling categories and classes.

Cable testing: test equipment and test configurations.


Number of chapters: 7 Study time: 4 hours


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