Building Remote Access Networks Introduction
Overview/Description
To introduce BCRAN courseware, explain remote WAN technologies, and show the devices used to implement these technologies
Target Audience
Network administrators who are responsible for implementing and troubleshooting enterprise WAN backbones; network technicians responsible for implementing or troubleshooting customer remote access network implementations; CCNP and CCDP candidates; CCIE Dial ISP and Routing/Switching candidates
Prerequisites
Familiarity with general networking terms and concepts; experience in general Cisco router operation and configuration, including TCP/IP, routing protocols (RIP, IGRP), routed protocols (IP, IPX), standard and extended access lists, PPP operation and configuration over serial links, Frame Relay operation and configuration on interfaces and subinterfaces, legacy DDR over ISDN-BRI operation and configuration
Expected Duration
215 Minutes
Objectives:
Building Remote Access Networks Introduction
describe the types of course activities presented in this learning path, the locations of source information and the prerequisites for the learning path, the course structure, and the graphics used in it.
explain the Cisco Career Certification paths.
describe available WAN technologies.
describe the main characteristics and advantages of using circuit-switched and packet-switched connections.
explain the main WAN encapsulation protocols.
describe the three types of WAN sites and the considerations important for determining an appropriate WAN connection for each of them.
list Cisco's remote access solutions and their main features.
describe the uses and operation of the Cisco Product Selection Tool.
use the Cisco Product Selection Tool.
explain the operation of the Cisco Product Selection Tool.
identify routers for central offices, branch offices, and telecommuters.
identify connection cables used on a WAN.
assemble the WAN connections for three company sites.
Course Number: 33844_eng