Chapter 1: Introduction Telecommunication and Data Communication Industry Standards
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Telecommunications Industry Standards
1.3 Standards Organizations
1.4 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-A/B

Chapter 2: Introduction to Telecommunications -- The Telephone
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Telecommunication History
2.3 Analog Telephone Components
2.4 Digital Telephone
2.4 How telephones connect callers

Chapter 3: Telecommunications Network
3.1 Telephone Basics
3.2 Telecommunication Network Topologies
3.3 Digital Switching Architecture
3.4 Network Intelligence and Hierarchy
3.5 Public Data Networks
3.6 Telecommunication Standards

Chapter 4: Introduction to Telecommunication Transmission
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Analog voice transmission
4.3 Digital voice transmission
4.4 Telecommunication Carrier Evolution
4.5 Private lines
4.6 Basic Telecommunication Loop
4.7 ISDN
4.8 Switching Multi-megabit Data Services
4.9 DSL
4.10 Frame Relay, T1 and T3 Carrier
4.11 ATM
4.12 SONET and SDH
4.13 Cable Television Distribution Network

Chapter 5: Introduction to xDSL/ADSL Industry
5.1 Introduction
5.2 XDSL
5.3 DSL Week 5
5.4 Suppliers
5.5 Gateways

Chapter 6: Introduction to Microwave and Wireless Communications
6.1 What is Wireless Transmission?
6.2 Wireless LAN Communications
6.3 Wireless Mobil Communication
6.4 Wireless Bridging Communication Week 6

Chapter 7: Introduction to International Standards Organizations and Architectures
7.1 Overview ISO
7.2 OSI Layer
7.3 Architecture Model

Labs
Lab 1: Exploring Standards Week 7

Chapter 8: Implementation of IEEE 802 Standards
8.1 IEEE Standard
8.2 IEEE 802 Categories
8.3 IEEE 802.1 and 802.2
8.4 IEEE 802.3, 802.4, 802.5
8.5 IEEE 802.6 through 802.10
8.6 IEEE 802.11
8.7 IEEE 802.12
8.8 ANSI/EIA/TIA Standards

Labs
Lab 1: Networking Standards

Chapter 9: Introduction to Networking
9.1 What is Networking?
9.2 Network Components
9.3 Standards Organizations
9.4 Networking Categories
9.5 Networking Topologies
9.6 Media Access MethodsLabs
Lab 1: Networking Topologies

Chapter 10: Understanding Basic Network Design

10.1 Introduction
10.2 LAN Network
10.3 WAN Network
10.4 Backbone Design

Labs
Lab 1: 110 Connect Patch Panels Assembly
Lab 2: 110 Connect Wall Jack Assembly
Lab 3: Coaxial Cable Termination

Chapter 11: Introduction to Multiplexors, Hubs, Repeaters, and Routers
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Multiplexer
11.3 Hub
11.4 LAN Switching
11.5 Virtual LANs Week 10

Labs
Lab 1: Connecting the Network

Chapter 12: Introduction to IP Address
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Class
12.3 Subnet Mask
12.4 Communication Logic Process
12.5 IP next generation & IP Version 6.0
12.6 Transition, mobile IP, LDAP
12.7 Voice over the Internet

Labs
Lab 1: Configuring TCP/IP
Lab 2: IP Address

Chapter13: Introduction to Network Protocols
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Protocol Standards
13.3 TCP/IP Protocols
13.4 Mainframe Protocols
13.5 Digital Equipment Protocols
13.6 Apple Protocols
13.7 Novell Protocols
13.8 Banyan Protocols
13.9 IBM Protocols
13.10 Microsoft Protocols
13.11 Other Protocols

Labs
Lab 1: Examining Internet Protocol Week 12

Chapter 14: Introduction to Network Interfaces
14.1 Introduction
14.2 MAC Address
14.3 Network Card, installing, configuring
14.4 Transmitting & Receiving Data

Labs
Lab 1: Installing a network card and protocol

Chapter 15: Introduction to Telecommunication and Data Communication Cables
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Safety and Health Hazard
15.3 Twisted-Pair Cable
15.4 Coaxial Cable
15.5 Fiber Optics Cable
15.6 Other Cable

Labs
Lab 1: UTP EIA/TIA 568A cable assembly lab (Crossover)
Lab 2: UTP EIA/TIA 568B cable assembly lab (Crossover)
Lab 3: UTP EIA/TIA 568A cable assembly lab (Straight through)
Lab 4: RJ45 UTP EIA/TIA 568B cable assembly lab (straight through)

Week 14 Chapter 16: Understanding AppleTalk, ARCNet, Ethernet, Fiber Optic, and ATM Networking
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Routing
16.3 Routing Data
16.4 Dynamic Routing Protocols
16.5 Name Resolution

Labs
Lab 1:

Chapter 17: Introduction to Cabling System Structure
17.1 Introduction
17.2 General Facilities Entrance
17.3 Understanding the backbone
17.4 Understanding Horizontal Cables
17.5 Understanding the Work Area
17.6 Understanding Telecommunication and Data Communication Rooms
17.7 Telecommunications and data Communications Wiring Closet

Labs
Lab 1: Document the installation of telecommunications/
data services to your building

Chapter 18: Network Planning and Specifications
18.1 Introduction & Background
18.2 Structured Cabling Systems
18.3 Horizontal distribution
18.4 General facilities entrance
18.5 Main point of entrance
18.6 Data Closet & Data Closet Equipment
18.7 Documentation and planning & blueprint reading
18.8 Planning considerations
18.9 Installation of switches, hub

Labs
Lab 1: Planning a Data Closet

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