Audience
Topics
Summary of Data Rates
Dial-Up and Leased Lines
SW56
VSAT
T-Carriers and E-Carriers
ADSL
Cable Modems
SONET
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Name the low- and high-speed options for Physical Layer MAN/WAN connectivity Determine which technology is most appropriate for a given business application Describe the characteristics of dial-up connectivity List the advantages and disadvantages of dial-up versus leased-line technologies Describe how SW56 is used in networking Explain the basic principles of SW56 Discuss the best applications for VSAT technology List the advantages and disadvantages of VSAT technology Describe the differences between T1, FT1, and T3 systems List applications that use T1, FT1, and T3 technologies Explain why ADSL is asymmetric Describe the advantages of ADSL over other local loop access methods Describe the basics of cable modem technology Compare the services of cable modems and ADSL Describe the purpose of SONET developmen
