302 - LonWorks Network Troubleshooting

Who Should Attend

Network Integrators

Course Duration
2 Days

Course Fee
$1,195 USD

Overview

Troubleshooting and network analysis are key tasks of maintaining any network. This course, designed by Echelon's application engineers, teaches advanced troubleshooting skills to those maintaining a LonWorks based network. Learn how to test networks and identify problems with the LonMaker Integration Tool, and how to view critical information, analyze network statistics, examine details of a LonWorks communication packet, and report data with the LonScanner Protocol Analyzer.

Course Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP
Completion of the following eTraining courses found at www.echelon.com/training/etraining/
- Introduction to the LonWorks Platform
- Smart Transceivers and Neuron Processors
- Introduction to Neuron C Programming
Completion of the LonWorks Network Design Course or equivalent experience with LonWorks network design

Course Objectives

Verify proper operation of single-network devices such as network interfaces, application devices, and routers
Verify connections and proper communication between nodes
Optimize LonTalk Protocol services
Manage and minimize network traffic

What You'll Learn

Verifying Device Operations

Testing device functionality
Testing device function blocks
Replacing devices

Managing LonTalk Protocol

Services

Using the service type of a packet to predict impact on network traffic
Distinguishing packets of different addressing modes

Verifying Connections

Verifying communication over the network channel
Examining details of the connection
Verifying information in a network packet

Managing Network Traffic

Diagnosing traffic problems at a device
Diagnosing network-wide traffic problems
Using network repair techniques

Laboratory Work

This is a laboratory-intensive class. Most of your time will be spent practicing troubleshooting skills using real-world case studies, written exercises, review questions, and class discussions.

What You'll Receive

You'll receive a course manual and CD, user guides, and product data sheets. We'll also provide lunch and refreshments. At the end of class, you'll get a certificate of completion.