METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE TITLE:

Cisco Accessing the WAN

COURSE PREFIX AND NO.

INFO 2230

LEC

LAB

CREDIT HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course discusses WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a
complex network. Students are engaged in the selection criteria of network devices and WAN
technologies to meet network requirements. Other topics include how to configure and troubleshoot
network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols, develop the knowledge to
implement IPSec, and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.
COURSE PREREQUISITE (S):
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RATIONALE:
This is the fourth course in a group of four used to prepare students for the National Certification Test
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (S) and/or MATERIALS:
Title:

Connecting Networks Lab Manual

Edition:

Current Edition

Author:
Publisher:

Cisco Press

Materials:

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Attached course outline written by:

Reviewed/Revised by:

Bill Pulte
INFO Faculty

Effective quarter of course outline:

Academic Dean:

TITLE:

Date: 9/00
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15/FA

Dr. Thos C. Pensabene

Cisco Accessing the WAN

Date:

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.

Describe network architecture (LANs/WANs/Data Centers/Borderless Networks).

2.

Describe the operations and explain the benefits of various WAN technologies.

3.

Describe and configure PPP.

4.

Discuss and configure frame-relay.

5.

Recognize private and public IPv4 addressing.

6.

Discuss various broadband technologies.

7.

Describe and configure VPNs.

8.

Discuss and use various software tools to monitor network traffic.

9.

Describe and perform various network troubleshooting techniques.

TOPICAL UNIT OUTLINE/UNIT OBJECTIVES:

UNIT I:
A.
UNIT II:
A.

NETWORK DESIGN
Identify the Three Layers of a Hierarchical Network and How they are Used in Network
Design.
CONNECTING TO THE WAN
Describe WAN Access Technologies Available to Small- to Medium-Sized Business
Networks.

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B.
C.
D.
UNIT III:
A.
B.

Investigate Dedicated WAN Technologies and Providers

Investigate a Dedicated Leased Line Service Provider in Your Area
Select WAN Access Technologies to Satisfy Business Requirements in a Small- to
Medium-Sized Business Network
POINT-TO-POINT CONNECTIONS
Describe the Benefits of Using PPP Over HDLC in a WAN
Configure and Troubleshoot Basis PPP with Authentication

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UNIT IV:
A.
B.
C.
UNIT V:
A.
B.
C.
UNIT VI:
A.
B.
C.
UNIT VII:
A.
B.
UNIT VIII:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
UNIT IX:
A.
B.

FRAME RELAY
Troubleshoot WAN Issues That Affect Internetwork Communications in a Small- to
Medium-Sized Business Network
Configure Frame Relay and Subinterfaces
Troubleshoot Basic Frame Relay
NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION (NAT) FOR IPV4
Describe NAT Characteristics
Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Dynamic and Static NAT
Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Port Address Translation (PAT)
BROADBAND SOLUTIONS
Select Broadband Solutions to Support Remote Connectivity in a Small- to MediumSized Business Network
Research Broadband Internet Access
Configure a Router as a PPoE Client for DSL Connectivity
SECURING SITE-TO-SITE CONNECTIONS
Explain the Use of VPNs in Securing Site-to-Site Connectivity in a Small- to MediumSized Business Network
Configure a Point-to-Point GRE VPN Tunnel
MONITORING THE NETWORK
Describe the Different Levels of Router Log Messages
Configure Syslog and NTP
Research Network Monitoring Software
Configure SNMP
Collect and Analyze NetFlow Data
NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoot IP Connectivity Using Basic Commands
Using a Systematic Approach, Troubleshoot Issues in a Small- to Medium-Sized
Business Network

COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EVALUATION:
Upon successful completion of this course, students are prepared to take the national certification exam
for CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

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COURSE OBJECTIVES/ASSESSMENT MEASURES

COURSE OBJECTIVES

ASSESSMENT MEASURES

1. Describe Network Architecture (LANs/WANs/Data

Centers/Borderless Networks).

Homework
Labs
Exams

2.

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Labs
Exams

Describe the operations and explain the benefits of various

WAN technologies.

3. Describe and configure PPP.

Homework
Labs
Exams

4. Discuss and configure frame-relay.

Homework
Lab
Exams
Homework
Labs
Exams

5. Recognize private and public IPv4 addressing.

6. Discuss various broadband technologies.

Homework
Labs
Exams

7. Describe and configure VPNs.

Homework
Labs
Exams

8. Discuss and use various software tools to monitor network

traffic.

Homework
Labs
Exams

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9. Describe and perform various network troubleshooting

techniques.

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Labs
Exams

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