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Virtual Training Schedule
The AES Training Academy provides virtual training on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month. Each Tuesday training is a 2-hour class called Intro to AES; perfect for new employees or anyone wanting to brush up on AES knowledge. Each Thursday class is approximately one hour of training dedicated to a focused topic.
About AES Virtual Training
- AES Virtual Technical Training is free for all AES providers.
- Intro to AES second Tuesday of every month.
- Focused Topics second Thursday of every month.
- Certificates for virtual training will no longer be provided. If you would like a certificate, please see our options for in-person training.
- AES uses Zoom Webinar to conduct our virtual trainings. Please toggle the months under the Virtual Training Schedule to access class registration information.
Intro to AES Virtual Training
Second Tuesday of Every Month at 11:00AM EST
Upcoming Dates:
- March 10, 2026
- April 14, 2026
- May 12, 2026
In this 2-hour class, you will learn basic principles of AES technology including:
- How to choose the proper size antenna and where to install it
- Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting an AES Mesh Radio network
- Programming the newest 2.0 IntelliNetĀ® 7707 Fire and 7007 Burglary Subscribers
- This class is for technicians and installers of AES technology.
- Perfect for new employees or anyone looking to brush up on AES.
- Quick View of Topic by Month
- March: Using the new 7177-RT Router Kit with the Hybrid SubscriberĀ
- April: How to Install the 7207 Extender
- May: Antenna Theory / Troubleshooting ACK Delay Netcon Issues
- June: Using INCC to Monitor Your Network
- July: Using the 8600-BWM Bird®Wattmeter
- September: Installation Checklist Overview
- October: Using the 7275 Network Management System (NMS)
- November: Overview of the 8705 INCC and Self Monitoring
Focused Topics Virtual Training
Second Thursday of Every Month
March 12, 2026
Using the new 7177-RT Router Kit with the Hybrid Subscriber
- Thursday, March 12, 2026
- From 11am - 12pm ET
- Learn the benefits of the new AES Router Kit (access your Hybrid from anywhere)
- How to install and set up the 7177-RT Router Kit with your Hybrid Subscriber
- How to activate your SIM card and get your Hybrid online
April 16, 2026
How to Install the 7207 Extender
- Thursday, April 16, 2026
- From 11am - 12pm ET
- Best practices for installing the 7207 Extender
- Equipment needed to install the 7207 Extender
- Confirm signals are being sent correctly from the 7207 Extender
May 14, 2026
Antenna Theory / Troubleshooting ACK Delay Netcon Issues
- Thursday, May 14th
- From 11am - 12pm ET
- The fastest way to locate a NetCon 5
- How to mount and ground an antenna properly
- How to calculate the best DB antenna for any installation
- Best practices for planning network growth
June 11, 2026
Using INCC to Monitor Your Network
- Thursday, June 11, 2026
- From 11am - 12pm ET
The 8705 IntelliNetĀ® Network Control Center (INCC) is not only a receiver but a very powerful tool for maintaining your AES Radio Mesh Network. In this class, you will learn:
- How to ensure your network is operating as efficiently as possible using INCC – AES’s powerful software receiver
- What can you can do for your network without rolling trucks
- Updating the default location on the map
July 16, 2026
Using the 8600-BWM Bird®Wattmeter for Troubleshooting
- Thursday, July 16th
- From 11am - 12pm ET
- How to use the Bird®Wattmeter to troubleshoot antenna issues
- How to use the Bird®Wattmeter with the IP Link or Hybrid Subscriber to test antennas on headend equipment (manufacturer recommends this should be done on an annual basis)
September 10, 2025
Installation Checklist
- Thursday, September 10th
- From 11am - 12pm ET
- Checklist of the steps for a proper AES installation
- Save time and better installations with an installation checklist
- Tools that can speed up your AES installations
October 15, 2026
Get the Most Out of Your 7275 NMS
7275 Network Management System
- Thursday, October 15th
- From 11am - 12pm ET
- Setting up and sending notifications
- Programming the NMS to monitor your network 24/7/365
- How to monitor your AES health score
- The best reports to use when looking to increase your health score
- How to view your AES network within Google Earth
November 12, 2026
Using INCC for Self Monitoring
- Thursday, November 12th
- From 11am - 12pm ET
- How to enable Self Monitoring on your network with the 8705 IntelliNet Network Control Center (INCC) receiver
- How to acknowlege (ACK) an alarm and put alarm accounts on test
- How to program addressable information for each account
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