Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an introduction to the basics of internetworking. The different network models used to maintain, organize, and troubleshoot Cisco systems are also presented in detail. IEEE media standards covered include the Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, ATM, Token Ring, and wireless standards.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the responsibilities of each layer of the OSI Reference model and the types of devices found at each layer
Articulate the steps involved in the Internetwork Troubleshooting model
Know and identify different LAN topologies
Understand different LAN devices in a network
Understand and apply Ethernet technology
Describe the capabilities of ATM and its advantages

Topics: 
The OSI Reference Model
The Internet Troubleshooting Model
The Cisco Hierarchical Model
LAN Topology Types
Ethernet
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
Token Ring
Wireless Networking
Segmentation

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.