Part 1: Researching WAN Connectivity Options
Research major Wide Area Networking (WAN) technologies and protocols that allow for the connecting and transfer of data between remote sites.
The three WAN technologies and protocols you will be researching are:
Frame Relay
MPLS
3G – 4G
Part 2: Write-up
The lab report is to be a minimum of 5 pages in length for the body of the report but can be as long as you wish to make it after meeting the 5 page minimum. It is to include a title page with your name, date, and class identification. There is also to be a reference page at the end where you site any materials you used in preparing this report. The title page, reference page, Table of Contents, or any graphs and figures will not count as part of the 5 pages minimum for this report. Points will be deducted accordingly if the report doesn’t meet any of the requirements set forth in these instructions. You are to use ADA formatting throughout.
You will describe the basic features and function of the 3 WAN technologies and protocols assigned above. If possible, list prices and service providers of these services. You are to focus on how the connections are made (Leased Lines, Internet, Phone Lines, etc.), equipment needed, and how the data is transmitted. This is to include what is done to the data to identify who it is from and where it is going and the possible speeds that the data can be transmitted at.
With both wired, wireless and transmission protocols being assigned, this will provide you with a good start in how data can be transmitted between remote locations. If you have any questions post or e-mail them to your Professor for clarification.