Online Frame Relay eLearning - Training Resources

Higher-Layer WAN Protocols This WestNet e-Learning module reviews connection-oriented switched services commonly used to move information across a wide area. These services include Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), frame relay, and X.25. Although we refer to this unit as Higher-Layer WAN Protocols, these protocols are essentially Data Link Layer protocols. However,these protocols go beyond simple link  more...

How Wide Area Networks Work This WestNet e-Learning module discusses the technologies used to connect two or more local area networks (LANs) over an extended distance, resulting in either a metropolitan area network (MAN) or wide area network (WAN). The difference between a MAN and a WAN will also be explored.  more...

VoIP Network Integration with Legacy Services This module focuses on how we interface legacy PSTN services with an H.323 network. First, we trace the steps involved in setting up and tearing down an H.323 call. Next, we explore how we can translate Signaling System 7 (SS7) interswitch signaling into packetized network traffic, carrying such advanced call features as call forwarding, calling and called party identification information, and  more...

Frame Relay Concepts To introduce the concepts underlying the Frame Relay protocol Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about wide area network technologies; students investigating or researching telecommunications technologies; nontechnical business managers, project managers, and end-users who require information on the capabilities of communications technologies to make informed  more...

Switched Telecommunications Protocols This WestNet e-Learning module reviews protocols closely associated with the Data Link Layer of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.  more...

Frame Relay Signaling and Applications ...Frame Relay signaling mechanisms and applications Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about wide area network technologies; students investigating or researching telecommunications technologies; nontechnical business managers, project managers, and end-users who require information on the capabilities of communications technologies to make informed decisions on  more...

Digital Subscriber Line To explain the various technologies used to provide digital subscriber lines Network managers, builders of wide area networks, systems engineers, and technical support staff  more...

Introduction to Cisco Voice Design Concepts To identify voice design principles and outline guidelines for successful integrated network deployment Network engineers, network system analysts, and maintenance personnel responsible for designing small to medium-sized and enterprise networks; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certification and those individuals targeting towards the Cisco Certified Design  more...

Extending a Cisco Network to a WAN To describe the implementation and configuration of the different technologies used on Cisco devices to enable wide area connections Network administrators responsible for implementing and managing small and medium-sized business networks; network technicians who install network devices in small business environments; Cisco channel resellers who are new to Cisco products and services  more...

Remote Network Connectivity To describe the functions of major WAN technologies Individuals new to networking concepts and terminology; individuals preparing to take the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) learning path; anyone preparing for the Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO) exam, the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) exam, or the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam  more...

Cisco BSCI 3 0 Tuning OSPF Configurations To enable you to describe OSPF network types, operations, information flows, single area and multiarea routing Candidates for Cisco CCNP, CCDP, CCIP, and Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching and CCIE Communications and Services certifications; network administrators, technicians, and senior network support staff who are responsible for implementing and managing network environments  more...

CCNT Broadband Technologies v6 0 Part 2 This course covers ISDN and BISDN. X.25 and Frame Relay are also taught. This course also covers SS7 and Cell Relay. Candidates work in the data and telecommunications industries and are preparing for the Broadband Technologies module of the CCNT exam. Typical job roles include Telecommunications Technicians, Data/Internet/Telecommunications Professionals. Average computer literacy is desirable.  more...

Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices Part 4: Connecting to WANs This course is the last in a four-part series that is based on Cisco Systems' instructor-led training, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND 1.0). In this series, the concepts, commands, and practice required to configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks are covered. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting information and practice that technical support  more...

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks - Part 4 This is the fourth course in a five-part series on Building Cisco Remote Access Networks 1.0 (BCRAN 1.0). This series teaches students how to build a remote access network to interconnect central sites to branch offices and home office/telecommuters. In addition, controlling access to a central site, as well as how to maximize bandwidth utilization over remote links is covered. This part in the  more...

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting - Part 5 This is the last course in a five-part series on Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting 4.0 (CIT 4.0). CIT 4.0 teaches students how to baseline and troubleshoot an environment using Cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and servers. This is an advanced series that shows networking professionals troubleshooting processes on Cisco Routers and Catalyst Switches. This course will cover  more...

Cisco Internetwork Design Part 4: WAN Design The fourth course in the Cisco Internetwork Design series covers basic WAN design issues as well as how to optimize core WAN availability and performance. It also covers WAN backbone routing protocol choices. It also provides an overview of leased lines and serial line encapsulation. It provides a general overview of Frame Relay networks as well as router interaction, NBMA and subinterfaces in  more...

CCNT Broadband Technologies Part 2: BISDN, Frame Relay, and SS7 This is the second course in a three-part series on Broadband Technologies for the Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT) curriculum. This course covers ISDN and BISDN, X.25, Frame Relay, SS7, and Cell Relay.  more...

WAN Protocols In this WestNet e-Learning module we will discuss three wide-area services Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) frame relay and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).  more...

WAN Technologies This module reviews WAN technologies commonly found in small to medium-size networks. Lesson 1 discusses common telecommunications and WAN terminology. Lesson 2 identifies the characteristics of High-Level Data Link Control Protocol (HDLC) Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) frame relay xDSL Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and SONET. Lesson 3 discussed modem  more...

Frame Relay Connections This module delves into frame relay a fast and reliable WAN transmission method. Frame relay technology is full of acronyms and Lesson 1 explains many of these terms. Lesson 2 provides an overview of the setup process and gives the students an opportunity to configure and verify a frame relay connection.  more...

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices-Pt3 This is the third course in a 3 part series that prepares learners for the Cisco CCNA ICND exam 640-811 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices. The course describes Network Address Translation (NAT) and port address translation (PAT). This course also covers how to configure serial interfaces using PPP and High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) encapsulation. Frame Relay operation is introduced  more...

Building Cisco Remote Access Pt 3 This is the third in a four-part curriculum that prepares the learner to take the Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN) exam. The course focuses on ISDN with coverage of ISDN BRI PRI and DDR. Optimizing usage of DDR interfaces is covered. The course closes with comprehensive coverage of Frame Relay connections.  more...

Cisco Configuring Frame Relay and ISDN This course was designed as preparation for Exam 640-607 for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The final date to register for 640-607 was September 30 2003.  more...

Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices Part 4: Connecting to WANs This course is the last in a four-part series that is based on Cisco Systems' instructor-led training, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND 1.0). In this series, the concepts, commands, and practice required to configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks are covered. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting information and practice that technical support  more...

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks - Part 4 This is the fourth course in a five-part series on Building Cisco Remote Access Networks 1.0 (BCRAN 1.0). This series teaches students how to build a remote access network to interconnect central sites to branch offices and home office/telecommuters. In addition, controlling access to a central site, as well as how to maximize bandwidth utilization over remote links is covered. This part in the  more...

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting - Part 5 This is the last course in a five-part series on Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting 4.0 (CIT 4.0). CIT 4.0 teaches students how to baseline and troubleshoot an environment using Cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and servers. This is an advanced series that shows networking professionals troubleshooting processes on Cisco Routers and Catalyst Switches. This course will cover  more...

High Speed Technologies Part 4 - Frame Relay This is the fourth course in a five part series that covers the history of frame relay frame relay mode protocol architecture and call control. This course also covers LAPF congestion in frame relay networks approaches to congestion control traffic rate management explicit congestion avoidance and implicit congestion control.  more...