Scope and

Sequence

CCNA 4: WAN
Technologies

Cisco Networking Academy Program

Version 3.1

Last updated: September 2004

Table of Contents
CCNA 4: WAN TECHNOLOGIES ............................................................................................................. 1
TARGET AUDIENCE ...................................................................................................................................... 3
PREREQUISITES ............................................................................................................................................ 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................................. 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................................... 3
LAB REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 4
CERTIFICATION ALIGNMENT ........................................................................................................................ 4
COURSE OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 4
COURSE OUTLINE ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Module 1. Scaling IP Addresses........................................................................................................ 6
Module 2. WAN Technologies........................................................................................................... 6
Module 3. PPP .................................................................................................................................. 7
Module 4. ISDN and DDR ................................................................................................................ 8
Module 5. Frame Relay..................................................................................................................... 8
Module 6. Introduction to Network Administration .......................................................................... 9
Case Study: WANs ................................................................................................................................. 10

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 Target Audience
The target audience is anyone who desires a practical, technical introduction to
the field of networking. This includes high school, community college, and
lifelong-learning students interested in careers as network technicians, network
engineers, network administrators, and network help-desk staff.

Prerequisites
The completion of this course requires the following:
n Reading Age Level (RAL) of 13
n 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 the
following topics:
• Advanced IP addressing techniques
• Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Port Address Translation (PAT)
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• WAN technology and terminology
• PPP
• ISDN
• DDR
• Frame Relay
• Network managementI
Students will be required to apply information from CCNA 1, CCNA 2, and
CCNA 3 to a network and should be able to explain how and why a particular
strategy isused. This course will also help students prepare for 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 with networks that have fewer than 100 nodes. A CCNA certified
individual can perform the following tasks:
n Install and configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol
internetworks using LAN and WAN interfaces
n Provide Level 1 troubleshooting service
n Improve network performance and security

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 n Perform entry-level tasks in the planning, design, installation, operation, and
troubleshooting of Ethernet and TCP/IP Networks

CCNA 4 is an important step toward achieving CCNA certification.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform tasks related to
the following:
n Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT)
n Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
n WAN technologies
n Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
n Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
n Dial-on-demand routing (DDR)
n Frame Relay
n Network management

Lab Requirements
Please refer to the CCNA Equipment Bundle Spreadsheets on Cisco Academy
Connection.

Certification Alignment
The curriculum is aligned with the Cisco Internet Learning Solution Group
(ILSG) INTRO and ICND courses.

Course Overview
The course has been designed for 70 contact hours. Approximately 35 hours will
be designated to lab activities and 35 hours will be spent on curriculum content.
A case study on structured cabling is required, but format and timing are to be
determined by the Local Academy.
The following changes have taken place since CCNA version 2.x:
n Removal of Net Plus and TCS chapters
n Case study required with format and timing determined by the Local
Academy
n Addition of more WAN terminology, especially cable modem and
broadband
n Addition of Emerging Technologies Module
n Revision of Network management materials
n More interactive flash activities
n Sequence of over 40 e-labs

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 n More focus on hands-on labs
n More e-lab support for Academies without Adtrans

The following changes have taken place since CCNA version 3.0:
n Technical updates
n Improved readability

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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 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

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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 Authentication
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
3.2.6 PPP encapsulation and authentication process
3.3 Configuring PPP
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 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
5.1 Frame Relay Concepts

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 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 bandwidth 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 Configuring Frame Relay
5.2.1 Configuring basic Frame Relay
5.2.2 Configuring a static Frame Relay map
5.2.3 Reachability issues with routing updates in NBMA
5.2.4 Frame Relay subinterfaces
5.2.5 Configuring Frame Relay subinterfaces
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, and LINUX versions
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 SNMP and CMIP standards
6.2.4 SNMP operation
6.2.5 Structure of management information and MIBs
6.2.6 SNMP protocol

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 6.2.7 Configuring SNMP
6.2.8 RMON
6.2.9 Syslog
Summary

Case Study: WANs

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