WAN Technology Overview

To understand WAN technology following points you need to clear.

• Differentiate between a LAN and WAN
• Identify the devices used in a WAN
• List WAN standards
• Illustrate WAN encapsulation
• Classify the various WAN link options
• Differentiate between packet-switched and circuit-switched WAN technologies
• Compare and contrast current WAN technologies
• Describe equipment involved in the implementation of various WAN services
• Recommend a WAN service to an organization based on its needs
• Describe DSL and cable modem connectivity basics
• Describe a methodical procedure for designing WANs
• Compare and contrast WAN topologies
• Compare and contrast WAN design models
• Recommend a WAN design to an organization based on its needs.