1. Fundamental Wide areanetworking conceps
2. Wide area networks
3. Local area networks
4. Wide area network Transmission equipment
5. Lan internetworking devices
6. Wide area network data concentration equip,ent
7. Specialized devices
Appendix A: Sizing data communication network devices
Appemdix B: Erlang Distribution program
Appendix c: Poisson distribution proram
Appendix D: Multidrop line routing analysis
Appendix E: CSMA/CD network performance
1.Introduction to Wireless LANs2.Frame Formats and Basic Security Operation 3.Understanding Wireless Signals 4.Understanding WEP5.Security Risks and Countermeasures6.Proprietary Security Enhancement Techniqyes7.Standards Based SecurityAppendix A. Wireless LAN Security Checklist
1. Understanding Broadband over Power Lines
2. Power Line Operations
3. Data over Power Line Operations
4. Interference and FCC Action
5. BPL in the Home and Office
6. Equipment Vendors and Field Trials
7. Evolving Standards and Organizing Bodies
1-Communications in a modern society
2-Basic telegraph and telephone oprations
3-Basic circuit parameters,measurement units and media overview
4-Fundamental data transmission concepts
5-Terminals,workstations and WAN and LAN networking overview
6-Representative standards organizations:the OSI reference model
7-The physical layer,cables,connectors,plugs and jacks
8-Basic transmission devices:line drivers,modems,and service units
9-Regulators and carriers
10-Transmission errors:causes,measurements and correction methods
11-The WAN data Link layer
12-Increasing WAN line utilization
13-Local area networks
14-Basic LAN internetworking
15-Digital transmission systems and equipment
16-Network architecture
17-Packet networks
18-Communications software
19-Fiber-optic,satellite and wireless terrestrial communications
20-Evolving technologies
