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 connections using PPP with PAP and CHAP authentication, HDLC, and Cisco HDLC.
• WAN configuration and operations including device setup, routing protocols over WAN links, and QoS implementation.
• MPLS and VPN technologies for enterprise WAN connectivity.
• Troubleshooting techniques for WAN connectivity issues.

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

Requirements

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