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Target audience:

This PTT online course is aimed at those responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of Ethernet local area networks.

Course prerequisites:

An understanding of the basic principles of data communications.
It is recommended that the PTT course "Data communication principles" is studied before attempting this course.

Course objectives:
By the end of this course you will be able to:

describe the role of a local area network (LAN), giving typical applications.
describe the role of the various bodies responsible for formulating Ethernet standards and the relationship between them.
describe the role of the MAC protocol used by an Ethernet LAN.
describe the role and operation of CSMA/CA and CSMA/CD in allowing devices to share the transmission medium of wireless and wired networks respectively.
describe and compare the structure and facilities of the various types of Ethernet frame.
describe the topology and features of Ethernet LANs from 100BASE-TX to 10GBASE-LR.
describe and compare the operation, and facilities of Ethernet switches.
explain the limitations of legacy equipment such as hubs.
describe the role and operation of the "self-learning" facility of an Ethernet switch.
describe the problems associated with network loops and describe methods of prevention.
describe the benefits of a Virtual LAN and the significance of class of service indicators.

Number of modules: 4
Approximate study time: 5 hours

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Delivery platform requirements:
To access the course, a computer/tablet running a browser such as Chrome, Safari, Edge etc. is required. The device should have an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024x768.

EDA: Ethernet fundamentals