Understanding Wide Area Networks (WAN)

204

This course is part of the DATA COMMUNICATIONS training programme (two weeks) consisting of the following courses, it is recommended that all five courses are attended to complete training on the topic:
202, Understanding Local Area Networks (LAN)
203, Introduction to TCP/IP
204, Understanding Wide Area Networks (WAN)

217, Introduction to VoIP
205, Introduction to ATM

Description

The course outlines the operation and applications of contemporary WANs and identifies their relative benefits. By attending this course, delegates will acquire the knowledge required to evaluate WAN technology for private networks and WAN services provided by public carriers.

Aims The objective of this instructor-led course is to present a comprehensive overview of Wide Area Networks (WANs).
Who Would Benefit? This course is designed to meet the needs of those who require a good overall understanding of the issues and the technologies employed within a WAN environment.
Prerequisites Delegates are required to have a basic understanding of telecommunications principles.
Content
  • Overview of WANs
    Charts the historical development of WANs

    Describes the characteristics of contemporary WANs
    Differentiates public and private WANs
  • The PSTN
    Describes the Public Switched Telephone Network
    Reviews data interface standards
    Describes the operation and application of modems
    Describes leased line services
  • Packet Switching
    Describes the characteristics of and services provided by packet switched data networks
    Defines the X.25 set of protocols
    Identifies relative benefits
  • Transmission Media
    Describes characteristics and applications of common transmission media, including cable, optical fibre, satellite and radio
  • ISDN
    Defines operating characteristics of the Integrated Services Digital Network
    Describes typical applications, including dynamic bandwidth allocation and dialup backup
  • Frame Relay
    Identifies the performance benefits of frame relay over packet switching
    Describes typical applications (e.g. LAN interconnection)
  • PDH & SDH
    Describes the current digital transmission hierarchy
    Reviews the operational benefits of the new synchronous hierarchy
  • ATM
    Overviews the principles of asynchronous transfer mode
    Describes typical wide area applications
Provider & Location   SCN Ltd: Blandford Forum, Dorset
Charges Tuition Fee:  None
Administration and Processing Fee:  £15.00
Daily Charge:  £100.00 + VAT @ 17.5%
Duration  2 days