DEL MAR COLLEGE
ITNW 2313 - Networking Hardware
(LAN Hardware/Wiring & Installation)

Course Description:

This course is designed to train students from the perspective of the LAN manager/consultant whose responsibilities include LAN wiring, installation, and optimization. The focus is on responsibilities and strategies, which range from evaluating, selecting and installing LAN hardware and software to trouble shooting installation problems. A hands on approach to course objectives will be maintained throughout the course. Group work, as well as individual work, will prepare the student for a real world environment that expects precise decision making and actions. The course will cover the most popular LAN hardware and software to help prepare students for any LAN environment. This course will anticipate emerging technologies and provide students with up to date coverage. Please note that the content, schedule, administration, and/or management of this course is subject to change without notice. The instructor reserves the right to modify this course at any time.

Contents:

• Syllabus
• Materials List,   (Recommended  Tool List)
• WebCT Server:   Bulletin Board, Chat Rooms, On-Line Exams
• Telecommunications & Networking Glossary
• CNET Telecommunications & Internet Glossary
  
  
• Lessons:
  1. Exploring Parallel/Serial Port Data Transfers
  2. Exploring Networking Essentials
  3. Exploring Data Transmission Media
     • Notes: Structured Cabling Systems
  4. Exploring Network Topologies
     • Notes: Network Topology Types
  5. Exploring Access Methods
  6. Exploring ARCnet Specifications
  7. Exploring Ethernet Specifications
  8. Exploring Token Ring Specifications
  9. Exploring Wireless Technology and LAN's
  10. Exploring Network Security and Firewalls
  11. Exploring Hubs, Bridges, Routers & Switches
  12. Introduction to Fiber Optics (Corning University)

  
  

• Download:   The Intel Guide to Networking
  A graphical interactive CAI networking tutorial - (597K)

• Lab Guides:
  1. Stripping & Terminating Coaxial Cable
  2. Stripping & Terminating CAT5 UTP Cable
  3. Stripping & Terminating IBM STP Cable
  
  
• EIA/TIA 568 Standard
  
  
• Data Communications Cabling FAQ
  • Introduction
  • 1.0 Cable Types
  • 2.0 Cable Ratings
  • 3.0 National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • 4.0 Not Used (Blank)
  • 5.0 Specific Cable Classifications
  • 6.0 Cable Conductors
  • 7.0 Vendor Specific Suggestions
  • 8.0 Cabling Standards
  • 9.0 Standard EIA/TIA 568
  • 10.0 Birds and Bees (Plugs vs. Jacks)
  • 11.0 Standard Networking Configurations
  • 12.0 Ethernet 10Base-T Cabling
  • 13.0 Category Specifications
  • 14.0 Sources for the EIA/TIA 568 Standards Documents
  • 15.0 Cable Test Equipment
  • 16.0 Cable Testers for Category 5
  • 17.0 Typical Wiring Layout
  • 18.0 How Far Away Should Cable be from an EMI Source
  • 19.0 What is the Minimum Bending Radius for a Cable?
  • 20.0 Fiber Optic Cable
  • 21.0 ISDN Cabling
  • 22.0 Testing Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables
  • 23.0 - 29.0 Not Used (Blank)
  • 30.0 Sources of Additional Information

  This page is maintained by:   Kenneth D. Stewart

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