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Wide Area Networks, or WANs, came about in 1965. WANs are defined as computer networks that cover a broad geographical area and use routers and public links to connect unrelated networks with each other. WANs differ from local area networks (LANs) in several ways. For instance, while LANs are typically owned by a single company or enterprise, WANs are a collaboration of a number of unrelated organizations and entities. As well, WANs generally have lower speed links than LANs and utilize a different set of technologies. This course describes how WANs function and the components that make them work. This course also covers the different types of WANs, including broadband technologies such as xDSL, cable systems. Also explored are some of the newer WAN technologies that are finding acceptance, such as line of sight wireless and satellite. This course maps to CompTIA's Network+ (2009) exam objectives to categorize WAN technology types and properties.
Target Audience
The audience for CompTIA Network+ 2009 training will comprise IT personnel with at least 9 months IT networking experience. Good computer literacy along with a sound technical acumen should be present. Students looking to acquire job skills, and to be trained specifically to pass the associated CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) certification exam will want to study this learning path.
Prerequisites
CompTIA’s A+ credential is a recommended, although not mandatory, prerequisite.
Expected Duration (hours)
1.5
Lesson Objectivesdistinguish between packet and circuit switching
recognize how circuit switching works
recognize how packet switching works
distinguish between connectionless and connection oriented data transmission
recognize the capabilities of WAN transmission media
identify basic WAN transmission media
distinguish between the uses of ADSL, SDSL, VDSL, and cable modems
recognize the basic characteristics of T1/E1, T3/E3, Sonet, OC-x, and MPLS WAN types
distinguish between different satellite systems
recognize the basic functions of ISDN
distinguish between Frame Relay and ATM
choose the most appropriate switching technology in a given scenario
determine appropriate WAN media
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cs_ctnt_a06_it_enus
CompTIA Network+ 2009: Wide Area Networks
Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
Wide Area Networks, or WANs, came about in 1965. WANs are defined as computer networks that cover a broad geographical area and use routers and public links to connect unrelated networks with each other. WANs differ from local area networks (LANs) in several ways. For instance, while LANs are typically owned by a single company or enterprise, WANs are a collaboration of a number of unrelated organizations and entities. As well, WANs generally have lower speed links than LANs and utilize a different set of technologies. This course describes how WANs function and the components that make them work. This course also covers the different types of WANs, including broadband technologies such as xDSL, cable systems. Also explored are some of the newer WAN technologies that are finding acceptance, such as line of sight wireless and satellite. This course maps to CompTIA's Network+ (2009) exam objectives to categorize WAN technology types and properties.
Target Audience
The audience for CompTIA Network+ 2009 training will comprise IT personnel with at least 9 months IT networking experience. Good computer literacy along with a sound technical acumen should be present. Students looking to acquire job skills, and to be trained specifically to pass the associated CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) certification exam will want to study this learning path.
Prerequisites
CompTIA’s A+ credential is a recommended, although not mandatory, prerequisite.
Expected Duration (hours)
1.5
Lesson Objectives
CompTIA Network+ 2009: Wide Area Networks
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