Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course describes types of WANs and their operation.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Define the types of WAN networks
Define WAN protocols
Describe ATM switching with respect to WANs and LANs
Explain broadcasting and multicasting

Topics: 
Basic Concepts
WAN Protocols
WAN Issues
ATM Switching

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.