Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an overview of the use of the hardware components of a data communication system.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Define cabling
Describe a terminal site
Describe a host site
Explain a multiplexer
Describe shortcuts and transmission aids
Describe the IBM standard
Describe the IBM enviornment

Topics: 
System Hardware Components
Host Computer Hardware
Transmission-Associated Hardware
Systems Network Architecture
Software Components

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.