Wide Area Network

Course Description

This course covers Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies used to connect geographically dispersed sites. You’ll learn Layer 2 WAN protocols, point-to-point technologies, and the protocols commonly used on WAN links.

Course Highlights

In this course, you will learn:

• Layer 2 WAN protocols including Frame Relay, ATM, and Metro Ethernet.
• Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and its authentication mechanisms (PAP and CHAP).
• High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) and Cisco HDLC.
• How to configure WAN connections on network devices.
• Routing protocols used over WAN links.
• Quality of Service (QoS) on WAN connections.
• Troubleshooting WAN connectivity issues.
• MPLS and VPN technologies for WAN.
• And many other topics…

Presented to you by instructor Rene Molenaar, CCIE #41726.

Requirements

• Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations, routing protocols, and subnetting.