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The book Basics in Datacommunications - Part 2/3 helps you to understand Local Area Networks (LANs). This book is the seminar handout part 2 of 3 covering the second day of our 3-day seminar Basics in Data Communications . This seminar is intended for all interested in the basics of data communications technologies used in Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). Part 2 (this part) covers Local Area Networks (LANs). Typical features, topologies, cabling options, media access procedures, Ethernet, WLAN and higher layer protocols are covered. Part 1 covers basic terms and the OSI model and part 3 covers Wide Area Networks. TOPICS of Part 2/3: Introduction Why Local Area Networks? - Characteristics - Typical Fields of Application Features Internal Networking, Inter-Site Networking, Internet Access, Integration of external Users, Voice Integration, Video Surveillance, Mobilization, Virtualization, Cloud Services Network Topologies Star / Tree - Bus / Tree - Ring (simple, multiple ring) - Typical Characteristics compared Physical Media Twisted Pair (Typical Fields of Application, Advantages / Disadvantages, Supported Topologies, Symmetrical Pair Data Cable (Shielding, Characteristics, Categories, Classes, Connectors) - Coaxial Cable (typical Application, Types of Cables) - Fiber-Optic Cable (Fields of Application, Advantages / Disadvantages, Mono-mode / Single mode, Multi-mode Fibers, Connectors) - Structured Cabling System (Problems, Solution, Cabling Structure) Protocols and Standards Why Protocols? Media Access Control (Master-based, Decentralized No Master, Decetralized Flying Master, Physical Interface Identification, Examples of decentralized Media Access Control Procedures. Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD), Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10Gigabit Ethernet, 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet over Twisted Pair or Fiber-Optic Cable, CSMA/CD Characteristics. Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) in Wireless Local Area Networks). Higher Protocols (Protocols of Layers 3 to 7, TCP/IP Protocols and TCP/IP Architecture, Overview of Tasks of various TCP/IP Protocols, Vendor-specific Protocols and Architectures) Network Elements Passive Network Elements - Network Interface Cards - Hub Systems - Repeaters / Media Converters - Bridges - Switches - Routers - Gateways - WLAN Access Points - Servers - Network Management Systems

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Ronald Schlager joined the market of communications technologies in 1980. 10 years of experience in design and development of hardware and software of computer and network interfaces as well as packet switching systems of network operators. He is owner of the trainings and consulting company called schlager communications services GmbH (http: //www.schlager-cs.co.at). Since 1988 Ronald Schlager helps his partners to be successful in their job by offering knowledge transfer services in the fields of communications technologies, protocols and their application. He organizes fully neutral and independent seminars and is trainer for decision makers, CIOs, system integrators and specialists. Ronald Schlager is author of (e)books, independent consultant and planner of communications solutions.

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