CIS 173 - CISCO IV: Project Based Learning

1. Describe serial communication on Wide Area Networks (WANs), connection types, and encapsulation types.
2. Design, build, and document WAN technology.
3. Demonstrate implementation of Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).
4. Perform the implementation of Integrated System Digital Network (ISDN).
5. Develop the implementation of frame relay.
6. Compare and contrast benefits of each protocol.
7. Design and test an advanced WAN project.
8. Use concepts and skills to prepare for the Cisco certification examination.

1. Wide Area Network (WAN)
   1. Serial communication
   2. Connection types
      1. Dedicated
      2. Dial-on-Demand
      3. Packet-Switched
      4. Circuit-Switched
   3. Encapsulation types
      1. Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
      2. High Level Data Link Control (HDLC)
2. WAN Design
   1. Hierarchical Design Model
      1. Three layers
      2. Benefits
      3. Performance
   2. Placement
      1. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
      2. Frame relay
3. Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
   1. Communication
      1. Components
      2. Connection
      3. Negotiation process
   2. Frames
      1. Link Control Protocol (LCP)
      2. Network Control Protocol (NCP)
4. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
   1. Components
   2. Services
   3. Standards
   4. Configuration
5. Frame Relay
   1. Devices
   2. Connections
      1. Virtual circuits
      2. Terms
   3. Functions
   4. Operations
   5. Configuration
      1. Interfaces
      2. Commands
6. Preparation for Cisco Certification Examination