Lectures
Fundamentals of WAN technologies and scalable computer networks (Campus, Branch, Datacenter,
Teleworker). WAN operations, OSI model, circuit-switched technologies, circuit-packed technologies.
Private WAN technologies: leased lines, DialUp, ISDN, Frame Relay, ATM, Ethernet WAN, MPLS. Public
WAN technologies: DSL, HFC, Wireless, 3G / 4G cell technologies, VPN technologies. Point-to-point
basics. PPP, HDLC theoretical foundations. Branch Network Connection Technologies. DSL, Cable,
Wireless, how to choose the appropriate technology. PPPoE theoretical foundations. Basics of VPN
technology. Site-to-site, Remote access, and DMVPN access. GRE protocol. Work with Access Control
lists. Wildcard mask. Standard and extended ACLs. Numbered and named ACLs. ACL configuration and
change. IPv6 ACL. LAN protection. The most common attacks. Guides for securing LAN networks.
Practical classes
Introduction to connectivity technologies through CISCO Packet Tracer. Configuration of WAN links via a
serial interface. Editing the clock rate of the serial interface. Frame Relay technology configuration.
Configuring DSL links. HFC access technology configuration. Wireless WAN configuration. Basic designs
of VoIP communication in the simulator. Editing VoIP VLAN and connecting VoIP phone to Call
Manager. Basics of BGP connectivity. BGP connection between different autonomous systems. BGP
connection within the same autonomous system. IPv6 address configuration on router and switch
interfaces. Setting up IPv6 packet routing. IPv6 auto-configuration. Static and dynamic routing with IPv6
protocol. Basics of IPsec communication. Demonstration of IPsec and GRE tunnel booting.