COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is to provide practical technical skills in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of data networks within an industrial or enterprise environment. In the modern era of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the ability to move data reliably between sensors, controllers, and servers is as critical as the process itself. This program focuses on the physical and logical layers of networking, ensuring that participants can build robust communication paths using both copper and fiber optic media.

The scope of this training encompasses the essential components of a data network, including switches, routers, and gateways. Participants will explore the OSI model, TCP/IP addressing, and the mechanics of Ethernet-based industrial protocols. The curriculum is specifically designed for technical staff who need to bridge the gap between traditional electrical systems and modern digital networks, emphasizing the practical tasks of cabling, configuration, and diagnostics.

Coverage includes the practical aspects of network design, including VLAN segmentation for security, IP address management, and the use of network diagnostic tools like Wireshark. Attendees will learn how to terminate network cables, configure managed switches, and troubleshoot connectivity issues that cause downtime. By focusing on the practical "hands-on" side of data communications, the course ensures that participants can maintain the high-speed data highways that support modern automation and business operations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Analyze the layers of the OSI Model and their practical functions.
• Identify and terminate Cat6 (UTP) and Fiber Optic cables.
• Configure IPv4 Addressing, Subnet Masks, and Default Gateways.
• Differentiate between Hubs, Unmanaged Switches, and Managed Switches.
• Implement VLANs (Virtual LANs) to segment network traffic.
• Understand the role of Routers and Gateways in Inter-network routing.
• Utilize Command Line tools (Ping, Tracert, Ipconfig) for diagnostics.
• Analyze network traffic using Protocol Analyzers (Wireshark).
• Troubleshoot physical layer issues: EMI, crosstalk, and Signal Loss.
• Configure Wireless LANs (Wi-Fi) with appropriate security settings.
• Identify common Industrial Ethernet protocols: Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP.
• Secure the local network using Firewalls and Access Control Lists (ACLs).

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for IT Technicians, Control Systems Engineers, Maintenance Electricians, and Network Support Staff.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.