Practical Fundamentals of Telecommunications and Wireless Communications

Introduction

The make-up and structure of telecommunications networks have changed dramatically in the past few years. These changes impact on the equipment you purchase, the services you use, the providers you can choose, and the means of transporting the data. This workshop will be of particular benefit to those who want to apply the latest and most effective telecommunications technology immediately.

The workshop commences with a review of Telecommunications basics and typical transmission media ranging from copper to fiber optics. This brings everyone up to speed with the fundamentals of telecommunications. Public Telephone network services are then examined with a review of the typical infrastructure (including ISDN and DDN).

Narrowband networks are then investigated with a discussion on PABX's and Computer/Telephony integration. The topic of wide-area networks and local area networks is then reviewed with a focus on the TCP/IP protocol as applied to Telecommunications systems. The all-important topic of Internet/IP applications and services is then analyzed with a discussion on topics such as Voice over IP. The meaning and structure of broadband communications are defined and the practical applications of such technologies as ADSL identified.

Finally, the fast-expanding topic of wireless communications is investigated in considerable depth, with a focus on practical applications and breaking developments, which you can use in your work. Throughout the workshop, you will receive guidance and practical tips from a proven expert about how to apply this technology to your company. Practical sessions will enable you to apply the material learned during the presentations in an effective way. Your company may already be looking at operating its own telecommunications system or maybe looking at using the systems on The market. With the vast array of equipment and systems and technology now available to you, you need the necessary knowledge to make the best decisions. We believe this workshop will allow you to achieve your objectives in learning and then Applying the fundamentals of telecommunications to Your next project.

Objectives

• The fundamentals of telecommunications
• The “jargon” used in telecommunications
• The “nuts and bolts” about selecting and installing telecommunications systems
• How to increase the bandwidth by exploiting your existing copper wire more effectively
• How to make “best practice” decisions on the best and most cost effective access options for your company
• How to apply the latest technologies such as wireless communications
• To understand and apply high speed access systems such as ADSL and beyond

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

• Electrical Engineers
• Project Engineers
• Technicians
• Systems Engineers
• Managers
• Process Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers
• Network Administrators
• Sales Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Engineering Managers
• Field Technical Support Staff
• Instrumentation Engineers & Technicians
• Process Control Engineers & Technicians

Course Outline

Introduction

• Introduction
• Standards Organisations

Telecommunication Basics

• Bandwidth, Channel Capacity
• Full vs. Half Duplex
• Baseband, Broadband, Narrowband and Wideband
• Analogue vs. Digital transmission
• Multiplexing techniques: FDM, TDM, PCM,WDM
• Connection Oriented vs. Connectionless Communication
• Circuit Switching vs. Packet Switching
• Switching vs. Routing
• Local Area vs. Wide Area Networks
• The "Communications Cloud"
• The PSTN vs. the Internet
• The OSI Model

The Public Switched Telephone Network

• PSTN Infrastructure
• Local Networks
• Switching
• Line Circuit Functions
• Signaling System #7

Transmission Media Comparison

• Twisted Pair
• Coaxial cables
• Fiber Optic
• Power System Carrier

Private Switched Systems

• PBX
• Centrex
• Key Systems

Public Network Transport Technologies

• Analogue Switched (dial-up)
• Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
• Analogue Dedicated (leased) Alternatives: Unconditioned leased lines; Conditioned (C/D Type) leased lines
• Digital Switched (dial-up) Alternatives: Switched 56, Integrated Services Data Network (ISDN-BRI); Frame Relay (SVC); Switched Multi-megabit Data Services (SMDS); Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
• Digital Dedicated (leased) Alternatives: Digital Data Services (DDS); T-1 and Fractional T-1; T-3 and Fractional T-3; E-1; Integrated Services Data Network (ISDNPRI); Broadband ISDN (B-ISDN); X.25; Frame Relay (PVC); Synchronous Data Hierarchy (SDH/SONET)

Transmission Media Comparison

• Microwave Radio
• Satellite Systems
• Infra-Red

Customer Access Technologies (Broadband)

• Digital Subscriber Lines (xDSL): Asymmetric DSL(ADSL); High-data-rate DSL (HDSL); Symmetric DSL (SDSL);Very High Speed
• DSL (VDSL); G.Lite (ITU G.992.2)
• Etherloop ("next generation DSL")
• Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC)
• Multipoint Microwave Distribution System (MMDS)
• Local Multipoint Distribution Services (LMDS) Bluetooth
• IEEE 802.16 WirelessHUMAN™

Local And Wide Area Networking

• LAN Topologies
• LAN Media Access Control techniques
• LAN Standards
• LAN Extension and Interconnection (Bridging, Switching, Routing)
• Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
• Wide Area Networks (WANs)
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

Converged Networks

• Applications:VoIP, FoIP, etc
• Protocols: Packet Transport: IPv4, Ipv6,ICMP; Packet Routing: RIP, OSPF, BGP; End-to End Reliability:TCP, UDP; Additional Supporting VoIP: Multicast IP, RTP, RTCP,RSVP, RTSP
• WAN Transport Considerations: IP over Serial Lines; IP over Frame Relay;Voice/ Fax over Frame Relay; IP over ATM;Voice over ATM
• Hardware: H.323 Terminals; H.323 Gateways; Gatekeepers; Multipoint Control
• Units; Audio/ Video Codecs
• Implementation Considerations: Quality of Service (QoS): Definition; Influencing
• Factors; Implementation; Integrated Services (int-serv) and RSVP; Differentiated Services (diff-serv); Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS); Queuing and Congestion Avoidance Mechanisms

Wireless Communications

• Radio/Cellular Concepts and Definitions
• Wireless local Area networking: IEEE 802.11
• Wireless Local Loop Applications
• Wireless Data Networks: Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD); General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
• Cellular Voice Systems: Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM); Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA); Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
• Personal Communications Service (PCS)
• Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
• Third Generation (3G) Mobile Communications Technologies: Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)

Conclusion

• Pulling all the strands together