Day 7 - WAN Flashcards
What are the 4 basic WAN topology options?
Point-to-Point
Hub-and-Spoke
Full mesh
Dual homed
Solve for the definition of WAN topology:
Typically uses a dedicated leased line connection, such as a T1 or E1
Point-to-Point
Solve for the definition of WAN topology:
Offers a single homed, point-to-multipoint topology in which a single interface on the hub router can be shared with multiple spoke routers through the use of virtual routers
Hub-and-Spoke
Solve for the definition of WAN topology:
Gives each router a connection to every other router. Requires a large number of virtual interfaces
Full mesh
Solve for the definition of WAN topology:
Provides redundancy for a single-homed hub-and-spoke topology by providing a second hub to connect to spoke routers
Dual-homed
Solve for the WAN topology based on the picture
Dual-homed
Solve for the WAN topology based on the picture
Full mesh
Solve for the WAN topology based on the picture
Hub-and-Spoke
Solve for the WAN topology based on the picture
Point-to-Point
What are the top level main connection options for a WAN?
Private
Public
For a private WAN link, what are the two connection category options?
Dedicated
Switched
For a public WAN link, what is the connection category option?
Internet
What is the connection option for a dedicated WAN link?
Leased Line
What are the two connection options for a Private Switched WAN link?
Circuit-Switched
Packet-Switched
What are the connection options for a Circuit-Switched Private connection?
PSTN (Analog)
ISDN
What are the connection options for a Packet-Switched Private connection?
Metro Ethernet
Frame Relay
x.25
ATM
What are the connection options for a public internet broadband or VPN connection?
DSL
Cable
Wireless
What is the standard connection for a leased line in the US?
T3