Unit overview
TCP/IP as a suite of protocols provides foundation for networking (at layer 3), and end-to-end communication (at Layer 4). In this unit, IP itself is explored, including addressing, routing, and its operation within the Ethernet transport environment. The differences (and benefits of) IPv6 when compared to IPv4 are set out before the extended TCP/IP protocol suite are set out (in overview), and the overall usage discussed.
Further Information
| Level | Technical |
|---|---|
| Partner Details | Wray Castle is the leading provider of training in the telecommunications industry. They provide training on telecommunication technologies across the industry sectors and on a global scale, including mobile and fixed network operators such as EE, O2, Three and BT, as well as transport, defence, energy and emergency services. |
What you will learn
By the end of this course you will be able to:
•Illustrate the IP packet, highlighting the main differences between IPv6 and IPv4, as well as the functional use of each component part of the packet
•Use a networking diagram to describe how IP addressing and MAC addressing (within the Ethernet environment) support routing at Layer 3 and addressing at Layer 3 and Layer 2 respectively
•Identify key protocols in the TCP/IP protocol suite, stating the main purpose of each - and describe how they work with IP to provide an end-to-end service
•Illustrate the IP packet, highlighting the main differences between IPv6 and IPv4, as well as the functional use of each component part of the packet
•Use a networking diagram to describe how IP addressing and MAC addressing (within the Ethernet environment) support routing at Layer 3 and addressing at Layer 3 and Layer 2 respectively
•Identify key protocols in the TCP/IP protocol suite, stating the main purpose of each - and describe how they work with IP to provide an end-to-end service
Who should learn
This unit is for those new to telecoms or for those requiring a better understanding of telecommunication technologies and networks.
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