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NTC362 Fundamentals of Networking

Week 1 Discussion  

Discussion Question: Introduction to the OSI Protocol Model Format

After reviewing the concepts in Ch. 1, “Introduction to Computer Networks,” of Networking Essentials, compare and contrast the TCP/IP network model and the 7-layer OSI network model. When would you use one over the other?

Which model is more important for network analysis?

Discussion Question: Fiber Maps

Compare and contrast how alogical fiber map differs from a physical fiber map as depicted in Figures 3-19 and 3-20 of Ch. 3, “Physical Layer Cabling: Fiber Optics,” of Networking Essentials. Why are both necessary for illustrating the logical and physical layouts of the network? Are they useful for documenting and planning the fiber network?

Discussion Question: Introduction to the OSI Protocol Model Format

After reviewing the concepts, analyze the differences between the TCP/IP protocol model and the 7-layer OSI model. In your assessment, include the common sections that are in both models.

Discussion Question: Networks

What are the 5 things that come to your mind when you hear the term “networks” & why?

Discussion Question: Network Characteristics

What are some of the things/attributes that you expect from a network?

Discussion Question: Introduction to Telecommunications Network Structures

Standards are important in any industry. Discuss the various standards organizations utilized in the telecom & data networking industry. Do they have conflicting charters or have they worked in different areas to form a coordinated industry overview?

Discussion Question:: VOIP vs. POTS

What are some of the tradeoffs one needs to consider when planning on switching over from POTS to VOIP service.  Does your organization use POTS or VOIP. If VOIP, please share your organization’s experience on this.

Discussion Question: Introduction to Telecommunications

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various modulation techniques of analog signals?

Discussion Question:  Introduction to Voice Telecommunications

Discuss the history and progression of the voice telecommunications industry. What are the current voice network standards?

Discussion Question: Introduction to Telecommunications Network Structures

Standards are important in any industry. Discuss the various standards organizations utilized in this industry. Do they have conflicting charters or have they worked in different areas to form a coordinated industry overview

Discussion Question: VOIP

What are some considerations an organization should look at when moving from a traditional phone system to VoIP? Explain the impact on an organization when using VoIP.

Discussion Question: ATT Break-up

What effect did the AT&T breakup have on the eventual growth of the digital network we have today?

Discussion Question: ISO

The ISO is the international parent standards organization. What are some lower-level standards organizations? What part of telecommunications are they responsible for?

Discussion Question:  PBX vs Centrex

How does a PBX’s method of handling internal calls differ from Centrex service?  What does the local exchange carrier provide?  What does your company use?