If you are a mobile communications engineer, manager, or corporate training executive looking for an informative introduction to data communications, this interactive, multimedia-based CD-ROM course is the perfect training tool for you. Proven successful by thousands of technical and non-technical professionals in corporate training programs, this 16-hour course provides a cost-effective, easy-to-comprehend overview of datacom basics, Internet applications and technologies, and wireless data communications. Voice- and animation-supported slides allow you to learn each topic at your own pace, from PC networks and TCP/IP technology, to Internet security and wireless WAN system architectures. Numerous exercises and self-tests offer instant feedback, giving you the support you need to master the material and become more confident on the job. Carefully-selected links and book references direct you to the most helpful and up-to-date information in this evolving area. Complete with an extensive glossary, you get easy access to definitions that help you with the course material and your projects in the field. System Requirements: PC or Macintosh; Windows 95 or later, NT 4.0 or later, or MacOS 7.5 or later; 66 MHz processor or greater; 16 MB RAM; VGA video card, Soundblaster compatible card; 4 x speed CD-ROM drive.
Datacom - Datacom Overview. LAN. PC Networks. WAN. ISDN. TCP/IP. Routers and Networking. Network Management.; Internet - Internet and its Applications. Groupware and Security. WWW Techniques. Java.; Wireless Datacom - Why Wireless Data Communications? Wireless and Mobile Data Characteristics. GSM and GPRS. Wireless WAN System Architectures.;