CCNA 4: WAN

Technologies

Cisco Networking Academy Program

Version 3.0
Table of Contents
CCNA 4: WAN TECHNOLOGIES ................................................................................................................1
TARGET AUDIENCE .........................................................................................................................................3
PREREQUISITES ...............................................................................................................................................3
COURSE DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................3
COURSE OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................................3
COURSE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................4
COURSE OUTLINE ...........................................................................................................................................5
Module 1. Scaling IP Addresses ..........................................................................................................5
Module 2. WAN Technologies .............................................................................................................5
Module 3. PPP.....................................................................................................................................6
Module 4. ISDN and DDR ...................................................................................................................7
Module 5. Frame Relay .......................................................................................................................7
Module 6. Introduction to Network Administration.............................................................................8
Module 7. Emerging Technologies ......................................................................................................9
Case Study: WANs......................................................................................................................................9
Appendix: Preparation for Certification Exam ..........................................................................................9

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 Target Audience
Anyone desires a practical, technical introduction to the field of networking.
High-school, community college, and lifelong-learning students interested in
careers as network technicians, network engineers, network administrators, and
network help-desk staff.

Prerequisites
Students should have Reading Age Level (RAL) of 13.
Successful completion of CCNA 3.

Course Description
CCNA 4: WAN Technologies is the last of four courses leading to the Cisco
Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. The course focuses on
advanced IP addressing techniques (Network Address Translation [NAT], Port
Address Translation [PAT], and DHCP), WAN technology and terminology,
PPP, ISDN, DDR, Frame Relay, network management, and introduction to
optical networking. Particular emphasis is given to students being able to
demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge from CCNA 1, CCNA 2, and CCNA
3 to a network and to be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is
employed. In addition, the student will prepare for taking the CCNA Exam.

Course Objectives
The CCNA certification indicates knowledge of networking for the small-office,
home-office (SOHO) market and the ability to work in small businesses or
organizations whose networks have fewer than 100 nodes. A CCNA certified
individual can:
Install and configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol
internetworks using LAN and WAN interfaces
Provide Level 1 troubleshooting service
Improve network performance and security
Perform entry-level tasks in the planning, design, installation, operation and
troubleshooting of Ethernet, TCP/IP Networks.

CCNA 4 is an integral step towards achieving CCNA Certification.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform tasks related to:
Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT)

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 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
WAN Technologies
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
Dial-on-Demand Routing (DDR)
Frame Relay
Network Management
Optical Networking

Course Overview
The course has been designed for 70 contact hours. Approximately 35 hours will
be designated to lab activities and 35 hours on curriculum content. A case study
on structured cabling is required, but format and timing are determined by the
Local Academy.
What has changed from CCNA versions 2.x?
Removal of Net Plus and TCS Chapters
Case study required; format and timing determined by Local Academy
Addition of More WAN Terminology (especially Cable Modem and
Broadband)
Addition of Emerging Technologies Module
Revision of Network Management Materials
More interactive Flash activities
Sequence of > 40 eLabs
Lab focus on hands-on labs; more eLab support for Academies without
Adtrans

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 Course Outline
Module 1. Scaling IP Addresses
Overview
1.1 Scaling networks with NAT and PAT
1.1.1 Private addressing
1.1.2 Introducing NAT and PAT
1.1.3 Major NAT and PAT features
1.1.4 Configuring NAT and PAT
1.1.5 Verifying PAT configuration
1.1.6 Troubleshooting the NAT and PAT configuration
1.1.7 Issues with NAT
1.2 DHCP
1.2.1 Introducing DHCP
1.2.2 BootP and DHCP differences
1.2.3 Major DHCP features
1.2.4 DHCP operation
1.2.5 Configuring DHCP
1.2.6 Verifying DHCP operation
1.2.7 Troubleshooting DHCP
1.2.8 DHCP Relay
Summary

Module 2. WAN Technologies

Overview
2.1 WAN Technologies Overview
2.1.1 WAN technology
2.1.2 WAN devices
2.1.3 WAN standards
2.1.4 WAN encapsulation
2.1.5 Packet and circuit switching
2.1.6 WAN link options
2.2 WAN Technologies
2.2.1 Analog dialup
2.2.2 ISDN dialup

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 2.2.3 Leased line
2.2.4 X.25
2.2.5 Frame Relay
2.2.6 ATM
2.2.7 DSL
2.2.8 Cable modem
2.3 WAN Design
2.3.1 WAN communication
2.3.2 Steps in WAN design
2.3.3 How to identify and select networking capabilities
2.3.4 Three-layer design model
2.3.5 Other layered design models
2.3.6 Other WAN design considerations
Summary

Module 3. PPP
Overview
3.1 Serial Point-to-Point Links
3.1.1 Introduction to serial communication
3.1.2 Time-division multiplexing
3.1.3 Demarcation point
3.1.4 DTE-DCE
3.1.5 HDLC encapsulation
3.1.6 Configuring HDLC encapsulation
3.1.7 Troubleshooting a serial interface
3.2 PPP
3.2.1 PPP layered architecture
3.2.2 Establishing a PPP session
3.2.3 PPP authentication protocols
3.2.4 Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)
3.2.5 Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP)
3.2.6 PPP encapsulation and authentication process
3.3 PPP Configuration
3.3.1 Introduction to configuring PPP
3.3.2 Configuring PPP

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 3.3.3 Configuring PPP authentication
3.3.4 Verifying the serial PPP encapsulation configuration
3.3.5 Troubleshooting the serial PPP encapsulation configuration
Summary

Module 4. ISDN and DDR

Overview
4.1 ISDN Concepts
4.1.1 Introducing ISDN
4.1.2 ISDN standards and access methods
4.1.3 ISDN 3-layer model and protocols
4.1.4 ISDN functions
4.1.5 ISDN reference points
4.1.6 Determining the router ISDN interface
4.1.7 ISDN switch types
4.2 ISDN Configuration
4.2.1 Configuring ISDN BRI
4.2.2 Configuring ISDN PRI
4.2.3 Verifying the ISDN configuration
4.2.4 Troubleshooting the ISDN configuration
4.3 DDR Configuration
4.3.1 DDR operation
4.3.2 Configuring legacy DDR
4.3.3 Defining static routes for DDR
4.3.4 Specifying interesting traffic for DDR
4.3.5 Configuring DDR dialer information
4.3.6 Dialer profiles
4.3.7 Configuring dialer profiles
4.3.8 Verifying DDR configuration
4.3.9 Troubleshooting the DDR configuration
Summary

Module 5. Frame Relay

Overview

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 5.1 Frame Relay Concepts
5.1.1 Introducing Frame Relay
5.1.2 Frame Relay terminology
5.1.3 Frame Relay stack layered support
5.1.4 Frame Relay nandwidth and flow control
5.1.5 Frame Relay address mapping/topology
5.1.6 Frame Relay LMI
5.1.7 Stages of Inverse ARP and LMI operation
5.2 Basic Frame Relay Configuration
5.2.1 Configuring basic Frame Relay
5.2.2 Configuring a static Frame Relay map
5.2.3 Reachibility issues with routing updates in NBMA
5.2.4 Frame Relay subinterfaces
5.2.5 Configuring Frame Relay ssubinterfaces
5.2.6 Verifying the Frame Relay configuration
5.2.7 Troubleshooting the Frame Relay configuration
Summary

Module 6. Introduction to Network Administration

Overview
6.1 Workstations and Servers
6.1.1 Workstations
6.1.2 Servers
6.1.3 Client-server relationship
6.1.4 Introduction to NOS
6.1.5 Microsoft NT, 2000, and .NET
6.1.6 UNIX (SUN, HP, LINUX)
6.1.7 Apple
6.1.8 Concept of service on servers
6.2 Network Management
6.2.1 Introduction to network management
6.2.2 OSI and network management model
6.2.3 Standards: SNMP and CMIP
6.2.4 SNMP operation
6.2.5 Structure of management information and MIBs

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 6.2.6 SNMP protocol
6.2.7 Configuring SNMP
6.2.8 RMON
6.2.9 Syslog
Summary

Module 7. Emerging Technologies

Overview
7.1 Basics of Optical Networks
7.1.1 Optical business requirements
7.1.2 Fiber-optic transmission systems
7.1.3 Light
7.1.4 Optical transmission
7.1.5 Reflection and refraction
7.1.6 Optical fibers
7.1.7 Loss factors
7.1.8 Attenuation
7.1.9 Optical filter and amplifier technology
7.2 Optical Transmission and Multiplexing
7.2.1 SONET technology
7.2.2 SONET/SDH
7.2.3 DWDM systems
7.2.4 E/O/E conversion
7.2.5 Data transmission
7.2.6 DWDM advantages
Summary

Case Study: WANs

Appendix: Preparation for Certification Exam

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