Name of Course: 
WAN Theory & Design           

Prerequisites: CIT 205 

I. Course Description 

The last in the series of four courses required to prepare the student for the Cisco CCNA certification. Topics covered in this semester include WAN Technology & Architecture, WAN design, PPP, ISDN, Frame Relay and troubleshooting. 

II  Course Objectives

By the end of the course the student will be able to: 

• Differentiate between the following WAN services: LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN/LAPD, HDLC, PPP, and DDR.
• Recognize key Frame Relay terms and features.
• List commands to configure Frame Relay LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces.
• List commands to monitor Frame Relay operation in the router.
• Identify PPP operations to encapsulate WAN data on Cisco routers.
• State a relevant use and context for ISDN networking.
• Identify ISDN protocols, function groups, reference points, and channels.
• Describe Cisco’s implementation of ISDN BRI.

III. Topics to Be Studied

• WAN
• WAN Design
• PPP
• ISDN
• Frame Relay

IV. Special Projects to Be Included in Course 

Project 1 - Individual students must students configure routers to implement basic District WAN functions. 

Project 2 – Individual students must configure and verify PPP, ISDN and Frame Relay on a router. 

V. Methods of Student Evaluation 

• Tests
• Lab Activities
• Application Projects

VI. Assessment of Outcomes

The course itself serves as an assessment of the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification requirements. Successful course completion as well achieving the CCNA certification demonstrates that students have mastered the criteria. 

VII.  Other Information 

This course is designed to prepare the student for a career in the computer industry. Along with the above stated course objectives this course will prepare the student to take their actual Cisco certification exam.