The objective of this chapter is to provide the reader with an understanding of the following:

Domain 1.0 – Media and Topologies

1.6 Identify the purpose, features and functions of the following network components

• CSU/DSU – Ch 0111 – Remote Communications… Frame Relay
  
  
• ISDN adapters
  
  
• Modems

Domain 2.0 – Protocols and Standards

2.11 Identify the basic characteristics (e.g., speed, capacity, media) of the following WAN technologies

• Packet switching vs. circuit switching
  
  
• ISDN – Ch 0111 – Remote Communications, ISDN FDDI - not well mentioned, unless you mean the fiber stuff
  
  
• ATM - Ch 0111 – Remote Communications, ATM
  
  
• Frame Relay – Ch 0111 – Remote Communications, Frame Relay
  
  
• Sonet/SDH
  
  
• T1/E1
  
  
• T3/E3
  
  
• OCx

2.12 Define the function of the following remote access protocols and services

• RAS
  
  
• PPP – Ch 0111 – Remote Communications
  
  
• PPTP – Ch 0111 – Remote Communications
  
  
• ICA

Domain 3.0 – Network Implementation – 23%

3.7 Given a remote connectivity scenario (e.g., IP, IPX, dial-up, PpoE, authentication, physical connectivity etc.), configure the connection