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Intro To Wan Technologies –
it242
(3 credits)
This course covers Wide Area Networking concepts and its interface with metropolitan area networks (MAN) and local area networks (LAN). The course will cover telecommunication technologies, backbone technologies, hardware device protocol, hardware selection and usage, and basic WAN security considerations and planning
This undergraduate-level course is 9
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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WAN Technology
- Identify the function of a Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit (CSU/DSU).
- Compare and contrast packet switching and circuit switching.
- Determine appropriate situations for using integrated services digital network (ISDN) connection services.
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LAN Technology
- Explain how a virtual local area network (VLAN) would be used in a corporate environment.
- Describe the main features of Ethernet and Token Ring.
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Network Technology
- Identify the purpose of subnetting and default gateways.
- Discuss the differences between public and private networks.
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Voice and Data
- Describe the main protocols used for Voice over IP (VoIP).
- Define a private branch exchange (PBX).
- Differentiate between data, voice, and video signals.
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Basic Networking
- Classify the main types of cables used in networking.
- Describe the components that make up a wide area network (WAN).
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WAN Design
- Design a WAN.
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Wireless Technology
- Explain how to secure a wireless local area network (WLAN).
- Discuss the different types of wireless signals as they relate to a WAN.
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Network Security
- Compare and contrast private key and public key encryption.
- Identify how different types of firewalls protect networks.
- Analyze network security risks.
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Cisco Switches and Routers
- Explain how to configure a Cisco router.
- Differentiate between static and dynamic routes.
- Explain how to configure a Cisco switch.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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