Chapter 11 - Wide Area Networks

Objectives

• Understand the point-to-point WAN technologies: T-lines and SONET networks
• Understand the X.25 technology and why it is losing popularity
• Understand Frame Relay and how it was designed to replace X.25
• Understand ATM technology and its importance in today's WAN market
• Understand ATM LANs

Homework

• Review Questions: 1, 3, 4
• Vocabulary
• PowerPoint
• Test