Understanding Transmission in Telecommunications Network
The Understanding Transmission in Telecommunications Networks course
provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to understand
and appreciate the capabilities of today's transmission networks. This course
explains the basics of voice coding, speech compression, time division
multiplexing (TDM), digital signal hierarchies, synchronization, loop design,
and Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL). It also explores the foundation on which
future networks will be based.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE REQIREMENTS:
Pentium 233 or equivalent computer, with a minimum of 32 MB (48 MB recommended with NT) of memory running Windows(R) 95, 98, 2000, or Windows NT(R) 4.0.
Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater, Netscape Communicator (Navigator) 4.75 or greater (version 6.0 excluded).
Minimum resolution of 800 x 600 with 256 colors (1024 x 768 with 64K or high color recommended).
16-bit sound card with speakers.
A minimum of 56K internet connection.
Windows MediaPlayer and/or Macromedia Flash 5.0 are required to use this product.
Course length: 8 hours
Course ID:
WRA-1550-90 |
Subscription Duration:
90 days
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$US
295.00 |
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Languages Offered |
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This course is currently available in English only.
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Who Can Benefit |
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Students who can benefit from this course are those who need an introduction to
these technologies, including network planners, members of internal systems
organizations, and sales and administrative support personnel.
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Prerequisites |
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To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:
display an interest and basic knowledge of communications.
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Skills Gained |
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Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
Gain a broad overview of the technologies, capabilities, and services offered in today's telecommunications networksHave a first-rate introduction to the communications industry and
infrastructure, and an overview of the history of communicationsKnow about basic network services, current industry structures, CLECs and
ILECs, local calling versus tandem and toll switching, and the routing
techniques switches use to deliver calls over the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN)Understand the basics of cellular, wireless data, and other emerging wireless communications technologies
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Related Courses |
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After: WRA-2550: Understanding Emerging Technologies in 2001 After: WRA-1050: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications After: WRA-1250: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications
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Course Content |
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Module 1: Course Introduction
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Course ObjectivesCourse OverviewCompeting Technologies
Digital in the NetworkAnalog-to-Digital ConversionPulse Code ModulationA-law Coding and Mu-law CodingCompressionLinear Predictive Coding
Module 3: Digital Transmission Hierarchies
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Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)Digital Signal HierarchyT1 CarrierDigital Signal, Level 1 (DS1)Selected Topics for DiscussionNetwork AlarmsTimingSynchronization
Traditional AccessCustomer Premises to the Carrier's NetworkLoopsDigital Subscriber Lines (DSLs)Other Digital Subscriber Lines (xDSL)Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Lines (ADSL) |
