Introduction to Communications Methods and Equipment

Overview/Description
To recognise the methods by which data is transferred electronically from one device to another and the hardware used to achieve this

Target Audience
Network managers, Internet users, technical personnel, and anyone requiring an introduction to communications technology

Prerequisites
Familiarity with networking environments and an understanding of the fundamentals of communications and networking

Expected Duration
200 Minutes

Objectives:

Introduction to Communications Methods and Equipment

  • describe different types of data transmission.
  • describe the interfaces used to connect terminal devices.
  • explain the function and operation of modems and CSU/DSUs and differentiate between different modem standards.
  • explain the control of information flow between terminal devices and the retransmission of data.
  • implement simple networking solutions.
  • identify the different forms of protocols used in communications systems.
  • explain how the HDLC protocol works.
  • explain how signals from multiple sources can share communication resources.
  • describe the different forms of switching that communications networks use.
  • identify solutions for the transmission of different types of data.


    • Course Number: 110725_eng