Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an overview of IEEE 802.x specifications. This course then discusses in depth the three most common specifications: 802.2, 802.3 and 802.5.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Identify which networking functions take place at the Data Link layer
Define the IEEE 802.x specifications
Explain the use of bridges
Describe, in detail, the Logical Link Control protocol (IEEE 802.2)
Describe, in detail, the Ethernet protocol (IEEE 802.3)
Describe, in detail, the Token Ring protocol (IEEE 802.5)

Topics: 
Bridges
IEEE 802.x Specifications
IEEE 802.2 Logical Link Protocol
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Protocol
CSMA/CD Data Frame Format
CSMA/CD Functionality
Ethernet Network Examples
IEEE 802.5 Token Ring Protocol
Token Ring Frame Format
MAC Layer Addressing

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.