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Wide Area Network

This document provides information about wide area networks (WANs). It defines a WAN as a collection of computers and network resources connected over a geographic area via the internet or arrangements with service providers. The document outlines pros of WANs such as high speeds, scalability, and connectivity options. It also lists cons like equipment expenses and complex routing. Requirements for WANs are listed as well as job qualifications for WAN specialists level I and II and computer network support specialists.

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Wide Area Network

This document provides information about wide area networks (WANs). It defines a WAN as a collection of computers and network resources connected over a geographic area via the internet or arrangements with service providers. The document outlines pros of WANs such as high speeds, scalability, and connectivity options. It also lists cons like equipment expenses and complex routing. Requirements for WANs are listed as well as job qualifications for WAN specialists level I and II and computer network support specialists.

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WIDE AREA NETWORK

DEFINITION OF WAN

Short forWide Area Network, WANis a collection


of computers and network resources connected via
a network over a geographic area. Wide-Area
Networks are commonly connected either through
theInternetor special arrangements made with
phone companies or other service providers.

PROS

High speeds and bandwidth - Frame Relay packet switch tech.

Ease of Implementation - Service provider handles data transport


link.

Scalable - Equipment cost (CPE) is the same independent of


bandwidth.

Multiple connections - Redundancy.

Technology to choose - no one-size-fits-all solution.

Frame Relay, HDLC, PPP

ISDN (PRI,BRI), T1, T3, DSL, Dialup

ISDN being Dial-On Demand is useful for connection to other schools

Future enhancements can be made without replacing media

Network is Functional, Scalable, Adaptable, and Manageable

CONS

Equipment is expensive.

WAN connection handled by the provider. Provider must


correct data transport link problems.
Routing would be much more complex - determine exactly
where each subnet would be advertised.
More options - connectivity that would need to be considered.
Expensive - bandwidth at a cost.

WIDE AREA NETWORK


REQUIREMENTS

Minimize bandwidth cost.


Maximize efficiency.
Maximize performance.
Support new/emerging application.
Maximize Availability
Minimize management and maintenance

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION FOR


WAN

WAN SPECIALIST I

DEFINITION

Installs, programs, configures, analyzes, services and


repairs enterprise routers, firewalls, cache engines,
and core switches. Supports the wide area network
by maintaining telecommunications equipment
composed of high-speed digital lines with interconnected remote node sites.

ABILITY TO:

Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot complex data, voice and


video network equipment

Analyze and diagnose malfunctions and perform required repairs

Configure and repair analog and/or telecommunications equipment

Use tools and test equipment of the trade with speed and competence

Utilize a protocol analyzer, LAN analyzer, and test fiber cable


continuity

Utilize VoIP, T1, PRI, and fiber testing equipment

Design and implement technical modifications

Work effectively without supervision

Maintain effective working relationships with District personnel

WAN SPECIALIST II
DEFINITION
Programs, configures, analyzes, manages and
monitors enterprise routers, firewalls, Virtual Private
Network (VPN) systems, cache engines, core switches,
and auxiliary support devices and systems. Provides
specialized data, voice, video, security and systems
analysis expertise to ensure integrity and availability
of the Districts enterprise Wide Area Network (WAN).

ABILITY TO:

Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot complex data, voice and


video network equipment

Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network security


devices, such as authentication appliances, Intrusion Detection
Devices, event logging and analysis systems, and/or advanced
enterprise network support equipment; Router Access Control Lists
and Firewall Rule sets

Understand application protocols and the effect of wide area


network issues that affect application availability

Detect and correct security problems that affect wide area network
availability and reliability

Design and implement technical modifications to enterprise-wide


networks and/or firewall, VPN, content filtering, and intrusion
detection rule sets

COMPUTER NETWORK SUPPORT


SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing
network systems, such as local area network (LAN),
wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a
segment of a network system. Perform network
maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly
with minimal interruption.

ABILITY TO:

apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make


sense.

listen to and understand information and ideas presented through


spoken words and sentences

tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve


solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions


(includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will


understand.

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