"Ethernet/IP networks" course bundle

Explains the fundamental principles of data communications and describes the role of the basic functional components of data links and the protocols that define their operation.

Provides an introduction to the underlying concepts of Ethernet Local Area Networks (LAN) and the capabilities, components and structure of Ethernet LANs.

Describes the structure, components, installation requirements and testing of cabling systems employed in local area networks and data centres.

Describes the operation of fixed line and wireless Ethernet networks with reference to their address schemes, protocols, functional elements and security methods.

Explains the role, facilities and operation of the various protocols employed on the Internet and many other communications systems.

Describes how networks using the Internet protocol reliably deliver data to its intended destination.

Describes in detail the role, facilities, and operation of the various protocols that discover routes within an IP network.

Describes the role, facilities, and operation of the protocols that discover routes between IP networks and describes methods of increasing the efficiency and security of the routing process.

Describes the enhancement of the security of Ethernet local area networks (LANs), network management and testing tools, and the wide area network services that provide connections between remote LANs.