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Lab – Researching WAN Technologies

Objectives

Part 1: Investigate Dedicated WAN Technologies and Providers

Part 2: Investigate a Dedicated Leased Line Service Provider in Your Area

Background / Scenario

Today’s broadband Internet services are fast, affordable, and secure using VPN technologies. However, many companies still find the need for a 24-hour dedicated connection to the Internet or a dedicated point-to-point connection from one office location to another. In this lab, you will investigate the cost and availability of purchasing a dedicated T1 Internet connection for your home or business.

Required Resources

Device with Internet access

Investigate Dedicated WAN Technologies and Providers

In Part 1, you will research basic characteristics of dedicated WAN technologies, and in Step 2, you will discover providers that offer dedicated WAN services.

Research WAN technology characteristics.

Use search engines and websites to research the following WAN technologies to complete the table below.

| | Last Mile Media | |

WAN Technology | Dedicated Connection (yes/no) | Copper

(yes/no) | Fiber

(yes/no) | Wireless

(yes/no) | Speed/Range |

T1/DS1 | | | | | |

T3/DS3 | | | | | |

OC3 (SONET) | | | | | |

Frame Relay | | | | | |

ATM | | | | | |

MPLS | | | | | |

EPL (Ethernet Private Line) | | | | | |

Discover dedicated WAN technology service providers.

Navigate to http://www.telarus.com/carriers.html. This webpage lists the Internet service providers (also known as carriers) that partner with Telarus to provide automated real-time telecom pricing. Click the links to the various carrier partners and search for the dedicated WAN technologies that they provide. Complete the table below by identifying each service provider’s dedicated WAN services, based on the information provided on the website. Use the extra lines provided in the table to record additional service providers.

Internet Service Provider |...