Description
Prerequisites: ENG 091, eligible IST 142, IST 144 or permission of Instructor.
This course discusses the Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise networks. We will utilize Cisco’s online learning management systems as well as Cisco internetworking hardware and e-learning to gain hands-on experience and proficiency in designing and configuring and accessing wide area networks (WAN). Topics include: WAN design, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), ISDN, DHCP and DNS operations, WAN security concepts, network vulnerability and security issues, ACLs, SDM, Frame relay and CCNA exam preparation.