Total Time: 4 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course describes the components and operation of Ethernets, Fast Ethernets, Token Ring and FDDI local area networks.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe LANs and the advantages of LAN segmentation
Describe the Physical layer and operation of Ethernet
Describe full and half-duplex Ethernet
Describe the Fast Ethernet physical layer and operations
Define Gigabit Ethernet
Define Token Ring operation and frames
Define FDDI
Explain the active monitor

Topics: 
Introduction to LANs
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Token Ring and FDDI

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.