Ethernet 101

Description

So much of all Internet packets, whether they are in corporate, home, datacenter, or even service provider networks are carried by the Ethernet protocol.  Ethernet is a Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocol specified by the IEEE 802.3 working group.

This course is an introduction to Ethernet principles and concepts.  From understanding the structure of Ethernet Frames, to understanding how Ethernet behaves (including protocols like ARP and Spanning Tree), this course provides a solid understanding of Ethernet fundamentals.

What You Will Learn!

• Brief Ethernet History
• CDMA/CD
• Local Area Network (LAN) Topologies
• Ethernet Cabling Principles
• Power Over Ethernet (POE)
• Ethernet Frame Formats
• Understanding MAC Addressing
• Understanding Ethernet Hubs & Switches, and their difference to Routers
• Ethernet Switch Operations
• Included some great exercises to practice what you have learned!

Who Should Attend!

• Anyone interested in better understanding Ethernet LAN communications principles and methods.

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