About the Course The TelecomEx_pert course curriculum has been developed specially for individuals who intend to start a career in the feild of Telecoms. It gives a well rounded overview and a solid foundation towards any intending Telecoms Specialty. The course is an instructor led classroom course with a combination of theoretical and hands-on practial training.
Key Feautures of our the TelecomEx_pert Training Program - Courses taught by experienced technicians and academics who rotate between classroom and field projects - Course design based on technical theory and extensive field experience, and utilization of the latest products and installation techniques - Small class sizes (limited to 20) to allow for maximum hands-on training
TRAINING SYLLABUS The Training focuses on five main topics namely: I. Data Networks II. The Telephone Network - PSTN III. TCP/IP and the Internet (VoIP Etc.) IV. Fixed Wireless Networking (WiMAX etc.) V. Mobile Networks (3G, FMC Etc.)
1. DATA NETWORKS SYLLABUS
1. Introduction -Network Definitions - Internetworking 2. Standards - Standards Organizations - ISO 7 and Internet TCP/IP Model 3. Data Communications Basics - Bits, bytes, characters - Synchronization and Speed - Media and Error Handling - WAN Topology - Access, Nodes, Trunk 4. WAN Physical Layer - Access, Trunks - Wan Infrastructure - Trunks - E1/T1, PDHSDH/SONET - Leased Lines 5. WAN Access - Broadband Access - xDSL, Cable, Wireless - Layer 1 – Connections	6. WAN Layer 2 - Layer 2 and Protocols - LAP-B, HDLC 7. WAN Layer 3 – Packet Switching - Switching and Routing - Packet Switching and Virtual Circuits - Frame Relay, ATM 8. Local Area Networks - LAN Architecture - The IEEE 802 LAN Model - Ethernet/802.3 MAC and Physical Layers - High Speed LANs 9. Conclusion: Let’s put the pieces together LAB - Network Tracing and LAN Analysers/Sniffers - Wireshark and Ethereal The training will be accompanied by exercises and review of the material
2. PSTN SYLLABUS
1. Introduction to Telephony - Short History Overview - The Telephone Company/Telco/ Carrier - Standardization targets - Basic Communication Terms: PCM,PRI, IN, ISDN 2. Principles of Telephone Communications - Telephony Networks –Telephone,Exchanges ,Lines ,Trunks - Dial Telephone (DP = Dial Pulse) - Push Telephone (DTMF = Dual Tone Multi Frequency) - Transmission Types - Exchange Types and Hierarchy - Network Classes - Telephone & Public Switch Connections 3. General Architecture - PSTN: from Analog to Digital Subscriber Interface Types 4. Access - Subscriber Interface Types - From Twisted Pair to PABX, ISDN and CENTREX 5. Switching Functionalities - The Central Office - Public Switch - How does Switching work - From Local International Switches 6. Hierarchy of Switches - Class of Hierarchy	7. Transmission - Transmission capacity - From Analog to Digital .....PCM .....Sampling Theorem - Multiplexing Technologies ....FDM, TDM and STDM Theory and application ....WDM and DWDM - PDH ....E1/T1 ...PDH Hierarchy - SONET/SDH ....Topology ....Hierarchy ....Capacity ....SDH Versus PDH 8. Call Establishment Process & Features - Call Establishment Stages - Subscriber Regular Features - Class Features - IN Features 9. Signaling and Signaling Network - Some definitions - Signaling at the Access Network - Analog Signaling - Digital Signaling: ISDN - Signaling at the Core Network: #7 - General Architecture - Call Set-Up Scenario 10. Conclusion: Let’s put the pieces together - Lab The training will be accompanied by exercises and review of the material
3. TCP/IP NETWORKING SYLLABUS
1. Introduction - Internetworking - Layered Model Review 2. Switching and Routing • Hubs, Switches and Routers • LAN Bridging and Switching • Routing and Routing Protocols 3. IP – Internet Protocol • TCP/IP Architecture • IP basics and addressing • IP Protocols • ARP, DHCP, NAT, DNS • ICMP 4. Transport and Applications • The Transport Layer • TCP and UDP • Ports and Sockets • Applications • Telnet, FTP, SMTP and Mail • HTTP, HTML	5. Voice over IP • VOIP basics and Architecture • RTP Protocol • SIP Concepts • VOIP in the marketplace 6. Enterprise Issues • Data Security • Quality of Service • Network Management 7. Trends • Ethernet Everywhere • IP Convergence • Summary 8. Asterisk • What is Asterisk • Setting up a Voice Server 9. Conclusion: Let’s put the pieces together - VOIP LAB The training will be accompanied by exercises and review of the material
4. FIXED WIRELESS NETWORKING SYLLABUS
1. Introduction • Wireless Principles • Frequency Usage 2. Wireless LANs Overview • IEEE 802.11 Standards • WiFi 3. IEE 802.11 WLAN • MAC Layer • 802.11 a,b,g Physical Layer • WLAN Security • WLAN Quality of Service 4. WLAN Practical • Setting up a WLAN • Wireless LAN Analysis	5. Metro Wireless Overview • IEEE Standards • WiMAX 6. 802.16 WMAN • MAC Layer • Physical Layer • Network Components and topology 7. Conclusion: Let’s put the pieces together Wireless LAB • Wireless tools • WLAN LAB • Summary The training will be accompanied by exercises and review of the material
5. MOBILE NETWORKS SYLLABUS
1. Introduction to Mobile Networks • Mobile Worldwide Subscribers • Some Cellular Systems • Technology history 2. 2G Networks: GSM • Overview • Services • Typical GSM System Topology - Cell - MS: Mobile Station - Interfaces - BTS: Base Transmission Station - BSC: Base Station Controller - MSC: Mobile Switching Center - Cellular Databases • Modulation Technologies - FDMA/TDMA/CDMA - Frequency Reuse • GSM Call Progress - Mobile Termination Call - Location Updating - Hand off (handover) - Roaming • GSM Summary 3. 2.5G Networks: GPRS • A brief functional introduction • GPRS system architecture - MS,BSS,SGSN,GGSN,CG,BG - HLR , VLR , AuC , EIR • Standard interfaces • Air interface allocation • GPRS Protocol Stacks • Transmission and Signaling Plane • GPRS addressing issues - Access Point Name description - IP addressing - Domain Name System • GPRS Procedures • GPRS additional issues - Billing/Charging,QoS,Roaming	4. UMTS: 3rd Generation • Concepts • Architecture 5. Evolution Implementation: from 2G to 3G 6. Market Trends • HSDPA – 3.5G • 4G Concepts 7. Conclusion: Let’s put all the pieces together 8. The training will be accompanied by exercises and review 9. Conclusion: Let’s put the pieces together Lab Final Exam. Good Luck! The training will be accompanied by exercises and review of the material