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    Emerging WAN Technologies (Instructor Version)

    Instructor Note: Red font color or Gray highlights indicate text that appears in the instructor copy only.

    Objective
    Troubleshoot WAN issues that affect internetwork communications in a small- to medium-sized business network.
    Instructor Notes:
     This activity allows students to consider other options for WAN connectivity. They are mentioned in the
    curriculum and allow students to explore the emerging network WAN communications options available to
    today’s small- to medium-sized business networks.
     Students may work individually or in small groups to complete this activity.

    Scenario
    As the network administrator, in your small- to medium-sized business, you have already moved from leased-line
    WAN to Frame Relay connectivity for WAN network communication. You are responsible to keep current with all
    future network upgrades.
    To stay current with emerging and developing technologies, you find that there are some alternate options
    available for WAN connectivity. Some of these include:
     Frame Relay
     Broadband DSL
     Broadband cable modem
     GigaMAN
     VPN
     MPLS
    Because you want to offer the best quality, lowest-cost WAN network service to your company, you decide to
    research, at least, two emerging and developing technologies. It is your intent to gather information about these
    two alternate WAN options to intelligently discuss the future goals of your network with your business manager
    and other network administrators.

    Resources
     Internet access to the World Wide Web
     Presentation software

    Directions

    Step 1: Choose two of the following emerging and developing WAN technologies:
    a. Frame Relay
    b. Broadband DSL
    c. Broadband cable modem
    d. GigaMAN
    e. VPN
    f. MPLS

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    Step 2: Create a matrix to record information about the two WAN technologies you chose. At a
    minimum, include:
    a. A short description of the technology
    b. Physical requirements to set up the technology
    1) Cabling requirements
    2) Network devices necessary to operate the WAN technology
    3) Who provides the network devices necessary to operate the WAN technology
    c. Benefits of this type of WAN technology
    d. Disadvantages to implementing or changing to this form of WAN technology
    e. Costs associated with this type of technology

    Step 3: Create a five-slide presentation for future use with discussions with your business
    manager or other network administrators.

    Instructor Example Solution Matrix


    Information based on these sites:
    Understanding the Gigaman Service
    To LAN or not to LAN

    GigaMAN WAN Technology

    Description Point-to-Point WAN technology using Ethernet to


    fiber-optic switched connections. This is currently
    limited to metro areas, but is considering to expand
    over larger and larger geographic distances.

    Uses Gigabit Ethernet switches connected to fiber-


    optic switches and routers (Telco-dependent).

    AT&T developed this technology and is currently


    known as one of the main service providers for
    GigaMAN WAN connections.
    Physical Requirements If the small- to medium-sized business currently uses
    Gigabit Ethernet connectivity on its switches, the
    Telco will help provide connectivity to the company
    switches. No additional equipment would need to be
    purchased.
    Benefits Bandwidth availability increased (some research
    suggests that one line offers over 26 times the speed
    of a T1 line)

    Provides a secure WAN technology (leased, Point-to-


    Point with three variations on how data is delivered
    over fiber-optic connections).

    Capable of sending or receiving large files due to

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    increased bandwidth availability (1 Gb/s; some


    sources currently list GigaMAN bandwidth capabilities
    at 10 Gb/s).

    Due to its branch-to-region operation, this type of


    technology is well-suited to companies with many
    branches, such as with educational systems.
    Disadvantages Currently limited to regional and branch use, as
    service providers are working to expand the distance
    limitations. Under current standards, GigaMAN is able
    to run up to 180 miles, end-to-end with the use of
    repeaters.
    Associated Costs Increased Point-to-Point leasing associated costs,
    depending on bandwidth usage and Telco plan, but
    this is relative considering the trade-off of more
    bandwidth and security options availability.

    Identify elements of the model that map to IT-related content:


     WAN technologies
     Circuit-switched WANs
     Packet-switched WANs
     Leased-line connections
     Point-to-Point connections

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