Principles of Networking

The Principles of Networking (Level 1) course, presented by Backstage Academy, is a 1 day overview of the terminology and equipment used in networks in the live entertainment industry across multiple disciplines. 

Procom Middle East is proudly hosting this course at its ... expand

The Principles of Networking (Level 1) course, presented by Backstage Academy, is a 1 day overview of the terminology and equipment used in networks in the live entertainment industry across multiple disciplines. 

Procom Middle East is proudly hosting this course at its training center in Dubai.

The principles of Networking course will provide delegates with an understanding of networks in the entertainment industry, as well as how to structure a robust and simple network for the entertainment industry and gain an understanding of the network options available to them and their uses in areas of the industry.

Topics Covered:

• What is a Network?
• Why do we use them?
• Mac addresses
• IP addresses
• Subnet masks
• DHCP
• Cable types - ethernet
• Cable types - fibre optic
• Hardware in networks
  - Computers, unmanaged switches, managed & poe switches, hubs, waps
• Network protocols
  - DMX, SACN, ARTNET, DANTE, HDBASET
• Network topologies
  - Point to point, line, ring, star, tree, mesh, hybrid
• Wifi
• Building a simple but robust network (practical session)

This course is aimed at those who already work in the live entertainment industry and require basic knowledge top-ups, who want to further their career and move into a new area of their discipline and those who want to better design and facilitate networks in their current and future productions.