1. Prototyping the WAN
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks – Chapter 8
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2. Objectives
 Describe the methods to prototype remote
connectivity support
 Prototype the WAN Connectivity
 Prototype the VPN connectivity for remote workers
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3. Describe the Methods to Prototype Remote
Connectivity Support
 Simulation software
 Prototype testing using simulated links
 Pilot testing in the actual environment
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4. Describe the Methods to Prototype Remote
Connectivity Support
Benefits of using simulation software to test remote
connectivity:
 Lower overall cost
 Flexibility
 Scalability
 Control
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5. Describe the Methods to Prototype Remote
Connectivity Support
Limitations of using simulation software to test the
design:
 Limited functionality
 Unrealistic performance
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6. Describe the Methods to Prototype Remote
Connectivity Support
Simulate WAN connectivity in a prototype lab:
 Use Ethernet connection to simulate DSL or cable
 Use CSU/DSU, serial modems, or V.35 cables to
simulate serial connectivity
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7. Prototype the WAN Connectivity
 Identify business goals and technical requirements from
the case study and determine which of these goals and
requirements can be tested in the prototype
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8. Prototype the WAN Connectivity
 Create a success criteria checklist to support business
goals and technical requirements
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9. Prototype the WAN Connectivity
Determine the elements of the simulated WAN
connection:
 Simulate the Frame Relay connection using a Cisco
router acting as a Frame Relay switch
 Simulate a crossover function using V.35 cables
 Provide the DCE function with a clock rate
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10. Prototype the WAN Connectivity
Validate the choice of WAN devices and topologies:
 Local point-to-point circuit
 Packet-switched network
 Remote point-to-point circuit
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11. Prototype the WAN Connectivity
 Configure the router to act as the Frame Relay switch
 Configure serial interfaces as DCE devices
 Configure Layer 3 addresses and encapsulation type
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12. Prototype the WAN Connectivity
Verify that the Frame Relay WAN operates as expected:
 Display the status of the interfaces
 Verify the exchange of LMI messages
 Display the status of PVCs and the Frame Relay maps
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13. Prototype the WAN Connectivity
Provide and test backup capabilities:
 Set up Ethernet connections
 Create floating static routes
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14. Prototype the WAN Connectivity
 Troubleshoot Layer 1 using the show interface serial
command
 Troubleshoot Layer 2 using the show frame-relay lmi
command
 Check Layer 3 functionality
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15. Prototype the WAN Connectivity
 Identify areas of risk and weakness in the design
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16. Prototype the VPN Connectivity for Remote
Workers
Determine which business goals and technical
requirements can be tested in the prototype:
 VPN security
 VPN server location
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17. Prototype the VPN Connectivity for Remote
Workers
 Create a success criteria checklist to support business
goals and technical requirements
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18. Prototype the VPN Connectivity for Remote
Workers
 Verify the use of Cisco EasyVPN to configure a VPN
server and set up the client software
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19. Prototype the VPN Connectivity for Remote
Workers
 Validate the choice of VPN technology, devices, and
topologies
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20. Prototype the VPN Connectivity for Remote
Workers
Prototype the Remote Worker Support:
 IPSec
 Split tunnels
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21. Prototype the VPN Connectivity for Remote
Workers
 Validate the placement of the VPN server and access
list filtering in the prototype network
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22. Prototype the VPN Connectivity for Remote
Workers
 Identify risks or weaknesses in the VPN design
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23. Summary
 Every Frame Relay link has three components: a local
point-to-point circuit, the packet-switched network, and
a remote point-to-point circuit.
 Frame Relay is a nonbroadcast multi-access protocol.
 One way to configure routers to use a backup link when
a primary link fails is to create floating static routes.
 VPNs have two important components: tunneling and
encryption.
 Encryption algorithms such as DES require a
symmetric, shared secret key.
 IPSec provides data confidentiality, integrity, and
authentication at Layer 3.
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