Materials:
Complete working system with Windows 98
Network Interface Card
Straight-through UTP patch cable
Hub or Switch
Modem and standard telephone cable
Telephone Line Emulator
Objectives:
The student should become familiar with:
The general concepts and functionality of the various WAN technologies,
WAN connectivity topologies,
The installation and configuration of dial-up networking remote connectivity,
WAN and remote connectivity network protocols.
Competency:
The student will become familiar with the general nature and functionality of the various types of WAN technologies including their network interface devices, performance and topologies. The student will understand the role each plays on a network, the OSI model layers in which they operate, and the comparative function of each technology. The student will be able to determine which technology will solve a given network design goal and understand the effect of introducing each technology to a network.
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