Internetworking Devices
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Course Cost: $325.00
Course Number: WB56.0
Course Length: 3 days
Course Overview

This course focuses on the issues encountered with network growth and the internetworking components that offer solutions to these issues. Identify and describe the components of repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, routers and gateways. Learn when to use a router and when to use a switch. Discuss routing methodologies and routing protocols. Review Network Management and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Who Should Attend

This advanced course is designed for industry professionals who would like a more detailed understanding of internetworking and internetworking devices.
Prerequisites

The Introduction to Networking Course (WB16.1), prefessional experience, or requisite knowledge is a prerequisite for this course. An understanding of LAN and WAN protocols and technologies, as discussed in courses WB26.1 and WB36.0, is also helpful. As well, the participant should have a good understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols, as discussed in course WB46.0.
Key Topics

Repeaters function and usage
Bridging two networks
Switch function and usage
Router protocols and configuration
Gateways and Protocol converters
Virtual Local Area Networks
SNMP
Course Objectives

  • Describe the use of repeaters and hubs in networks
  • List the advantages of using switch technologies in computer networks
  • Identify when to use a router and when to use a switch
  • Discuss routing methodologies and routing protocols
  • Identify the need for Virtual LANs
  • Describe how protocols such as OSPF and RIP are used by routers
  • List the functions of SNMP and describe how they are used in networking
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