Advanced Network Configuration and Troubleshooting

You will learn how to

• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot multiple network configurations
• Install a switched network with LANs
• Access and secure your wireless network
• Manage IP address assignments and subnetting
• Identify and resolve application layer issues using protocol analysis

CONTENT  

Networking over view

• Fundamentals of a network
• Applying the OSI model troubleshooting

Connecting the physical layer

• Distinguishing media terminology
• Cabling and port configuration

Building the data link layer

• Working with network adapters
• Assessing LAN topologies
• LAN and WAN standards at layer 2
• Interfacing with the network

Switching at the data link layer

• Analysis protocols
• Solving network congestion
• Implementing LANs

Wireless networking

• Traversing the wireless topology
• Building the wireless network

Integrating the network and transport layers

• The role of TCP/IP
• Configuring IP addresses
• Enabling the routing function
• Investigating protocol headers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.