Thu 28 May 2026 9:45 AM - 5:00 PM
TSL, Gateway House, RG24 8LJ
Working in conjunction with West Training Services Ltd. - An introduction course for those who are new to using networks in entertainment. Starting with why we need networks and what they are capable of, the course moves on to talk about basic networking concepts including hardware and software topics. This course covers "the essential things you need to know" to get started with a simple lighting or sound network on a show.
The course contains numerous practical exercises so trainees can try out the concept being talked about and see how their routing works. Using both lighting and sound systems as examples, students get a hands-on approach to building their first networks.
We use Luminex switches and nodes for this course, meaning you will also get hands on experience at setting up a network using these devices.
Course Topics
- Why do we need networks?
- Introduction to hardware
- Cables & fibre
- Switches
- Toplogies - connect them together
- Redundancy
- Switch concepts
- VLANs (Groups)
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
- Trunking
- Link Aggregation
- IP Addressing
- Network casting
- IGMP
- Simple fault finding
Course Duration
One day
Course Fees
£175.00 + VAT + booking fee. This includes course registration and accreditation.
Buffet lunch is provided along with tea and coffee - please advise on any special dietary requirements.
Training Method
Classroom based.
Security
We accept no responsibility for any personal loss or theft whilst on the premises so please keep your valuables with you at all times.
Dress Code
Casual.
