Wide Area Network Flashcards
1
Q
What are key features of WAN?
A
Geographic extent, connectivity mechanism, business model.
2
Q
List different types of WAN…
A
Ethernet, serial link, optical.
3
Q
What is the function of a leased line, and what layer is it?
A
- Connects from campus to campus
- Logical point to point
- Layer 1 service
4
Q
What are the two protocols for serial links?
A
- HDLC (High level data link)
- Point to point
5
Q
What do point to point and HDLC protocols have in common?
A
Both provide correct next hop delivery, error free delivery, simpler than ethernet.
6
Q
What is the concept of EoMPLS?
A
Logical point to point connection.
