Understanding Voice Communications: A Technical Introduction
The Understanding Voice Communications: A Technical Introduction course
provides students with an overview of the voice industry and a thorough
examination of the core technologies that make it work. Students will understand
how today's network operates, how it has evolved from its analog roots, and how
it is now transitioning from circuit to packet. If you need to understand the
fundamentals of switching, signaling, or transmission; enhance your ability to
explain difficult concepts; and identify and compare competitive technologies,
this course will be a valuable tool.
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: 16 hours
Course ID:
WRA-1600-90 |
Subscription Duration:
90 days
| Price:
$US
395.00 |
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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-2000: 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 OverviewCourse ObjectivesCourse Outline
Module 2: Telephony Network Basics
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Key ComponentsLoops, Lines, Trunk, and Private Branch Exchange (PBX)The Industry's StructureTypical Network Services
Module 3: Transmission Systems
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The Nature of SoundTime Division Multiplexing (TDM) and T1 CarrierDigital Network EvolutionNetwork Access, Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
System TypesHierarchies and Network RoutingTechnologies
Module 5: Network Control
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Type of SignalingUser-to-NetworkNetwork-to-NetworkSignaling System Number 7 (SS7)Local Number Portability (LNP)Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)Private Networks |
