Course Overview
This course introduces and extends the student's knowledge and practical experience with Wide Area Networks (WANs) and support for computer networks in remote office locations. Topics include WAN protocols for serial links, Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Ethernet WAN, cable, Digital Subscriber Line (dsl), basic network security concepts and configuration, working with access controls lists, fundamentals of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and general troubleshooting. Students will develop the skills to interconnect networks which includes configuration and troubleshooting of branch office connections including quality of service, monitoring, and security. The content of Data Networks 3 and 4 prepares the students to write the Cisco CCNA Route Switch certification exam.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
6.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe wide area network (WAN) technology concepts
- Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN.
- Describe the importance, benefits, role, impact, and components of VPN and Tunneling.
- Describe current network security threats and implement a security policy to mitigate common threats to network devices, hosts, and applications.
- Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements.
- Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection.
- Configure and troubleshoot broadband connections
- Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model approach.
- Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues.
Effective as of Winter 2020
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