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Network Design Tutorial

Data Link Layer Training Course

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. This is self-paced, internet-based Network Design tutorial -- there are no books to purchase and no scheduled classes to attend

Computer Network
Topology and Operating Systems

Computer Networking
Network Media

Data Link Layer Tutorial Objectives:

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)

Outline:

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

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
Notes - See additional information related to the topic in the text
Tips - See a different, faster, or easier way of doing something
Quick References - See a quick reference guide to the features introduced in a chapter
Details - Display more detailed information related to the current topic
Hotwords - See related information
Navigation Bar - Maneuver easily through the courses
Course Topics and Index -- with searching feature and hyper-links
Skill Assessment - can be used for pre and post-testing -- tracking first try, best try and course grade - if passed, green check mark will appear as 'mastered' - hyperlinks to units within the course to go back and re-take a certain unit again. Use as pre-test to determine which course topics you want to focus on and to go directly into that unit.

Applicability

This course is for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Network+ exam, or anyone who wants to learn networking principles and practices.

Technical Requirements

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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