Course Code: IP1304
This course is an excellent introduction to the workings of IP networking. An important part of any network is the local LAN connection; this course breaks open the LAN, and looks at the Ethernet technology, Switching and Virtualised LANs or VLANs.
This course is aimed at any network engineers in planning, design, implementation or support as well as management roles. It provides the right level of introduction to the world of LANs which can also be a stepping stone to the broader implementations of Ethernet in the Metro Ethernet or Carrier Ethernet worlds.
The only prerequisite would be an interest in IP networks and a basic understanding of some of the IP networking terminology.
LANs, MANs and WANs
The Link Layer Protocols
Layer 2 Switching
Ethernet Network Elements
Ethernet Standards
MAC Addresses
LAN Cabling
Combining Layer 2 and Layer 3 Systems
STP Topology
Spanning Tree Operation
Virtual LANs (VLANs)
