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Wide Area Networks (CCNA4) (C0061), 3 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Wide Area Networks (CCNA4) Wide Area Networks (CCNA4) |
| Course Winha code: | C0061 |
| Kurre acronym: | CCNA 4 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Type and level of course: | Professional studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 2.year |
| Implementation: | Spring semester, 4.period |
| Semester: | 0708 |
| Language of tuition: | English |
| Teacher: | Kyösti Komulainen, Matti Puska, Erik Pätynen, Heikki Rahkonen |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
C0060 Virtual Local Area Networks
Course contents (core content level)
WAN technologies overview, scaling IP addresses with Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), configuring PPP, PPP authentication, Frame Relay concepts, terminology and address mapping.
Course contents (additional)
DHCP relay, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) interfaces and reference points, ISDN and Dial-on-demand routing (DDR) concepts and configuration, the concepts of Frame Relay LMI and Inverse ARP.
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
After completing the unit the student will understand the concepts of Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT), the features of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The student understands the basics of WAN technologies like Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and Frame Relay.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
After completing the unit the student is able to configure, verify and troubleshoot the HDLC and PPP encapsulation, configure and troubleshoot PPP authentication, NAT, PAT and DHCP. The student is able to configure and verify and troubleshoot a Frame Relay connection.
Recommended reading
Cisco Networking Academy on-line material: CCNA4 ? WAN Technologies
Laboratory instructions
Teaching and learning strategies
Laboratory exercises
Case study
On-line final exam
Lab exam
Self study
Total
Teaching methods and student workload
Exam
Self-study
Laboratory assignments
Report/project
Assessment weighting and grading
Theoretical and practical learning results are tested with on-line assignments during the unit, with a laboratory examination, a theory exam and case study. To pass the course an acceptable case study, laboratory examination and theory examination is needed.
Related competences of the degree programme
Telecommunications