Telecoms networks course

This course provides an introduction to the features, components and operation of modern telecoms networks including transmission networks, the PSTN, mobile networks and data networks.

The course is designed to be studied with the other courses in the StarTel suite. Alternatively, this course can be studied on its own by those who require an appreciation of modern networks and who already have a basic understanding of telecommunications fundamentals.

Summary of topics covered:

Properties and applications of twisted pair, coax and fibre-optic cable.

Structure of a PSTN local access network.

Components of fixed microwave links, mobile radio links and satellite systems.

Principles of circuit switching; components of a PSTN exchange.

Principles and advantages of packet switching.

Capabilities of leased lines, circuit switched connections and virtual circuits.

Principles of connectionless operation of the Internet and Internet protocols.

Introduction to PDH, SDH and SONET based transmission networks.

Structure of the PSTN inc. the switching hierarchy; numbering issues.

Principles of X25, Frame Relay and ATM based Wide Area Networks.

Number of chapters: 7 Study time: 5 hours

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