Description
Rapid expansion on the plant floor and increased need for information exchange demands device connectivity at a higher level. Increasing information flow through the use of Ethernet communications from the plant floor to the top floor has definite advantages assuming that our maintenance people understand how to benefit from these networking upgrades. This class provides the required information needed for electrical maintenance people to understand networking technology, work with desktop/laptop PC’s without being afraid they are going to break something, retrieve/share program files and other required information much quicker than before.
Learning Outcomes
In this class you will learn to identify the most important components of a network and understand each components function. You will learn how to setup a network connection using the appropriate hardware, protocol, sharing and share files with others in the classroom. This knowledge helps you understand how different PLC’s, PC’s, and other devices can be set up to use Ethernet to share information with each other in your plant.
Outline
Introduction & Review
Familiarization of Network Terms
Intro to Networking
Hardware Familiarization
NIC, Hub, Router, Switch, Cables
Software Familiarization
NIC Configuration, Protocols, Sharing Resources
Labs
Network Security
Securing Your Network and Files
Creating User Accounts
Final Lab
Build Network, Configure Software, Share Files
How to login to a device on the plant floor
Duration
8 hours (one day)
Audience
This class has been designed primarily for Maintenance Electricians.
Course Material
Each participant will receive their own class binder with all reference material and exercises, so that these can be repeated later.
Hands-On Exercises
Familiarization of Hardware, Configuring Network Neibourhood or my Network Places, Adding Protocol, Setting up IP address, Setting up resources for Sharing, Final lab.
