Accessing the WAN (MCA235) crash course, Online MCA, Semester 2:
This subject covers how enterprise networks connect over wide area networks using PPP and Frame Relay, along with router security, access control lists,…
- 26 video lessons
- 7h 28m
- Study notes
- 115 quiz questions
- Assignment

26 lessons in Accessing the WAN
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This subject covers how enterprise networks connect over wide area networks using PPP and Frame Relay, along with router security, access control lists, teleworker VPNs, DHCP, NAT and IPv6, and network troubleshooting, following the Cisco CCNA Accessing the WAN curriculum. After it you will be able to configure and secure WAN links on Cisco routers, write standard and extended ACLs, set up addressing services, and diagnose common WAN problems in preparation for the CCNA exam.
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Enterprise Networks and Integrated Services
Module I, Introduction to WAN: Providing Integrated Services to Enterprise
Services in a Converged WAN· Swain Saeed· 1 min
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WAN Technology Concepts
Module I, Introduction to WAN: WAN Technology Concept
CCNA3-ENSAv7 - Lecture Module 07 - WAN Concepts· Arthur Salmon· 38 min
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WAN Connection Options Explained
Module I, Introduction to WAN: WAN Connection Option
Free CCNA | WAN Architectures | Day 53 | CCNA 200-301 Complete Course· Jeremy's IT Lab· 25 min
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Serial Point-to-Point Links
Module II, PPP: Serial Point to Point Links
Advanced Networks (CCNA Sem4 Connecting Networks) - Chapter 2: Point-To-Point Connections part II· Mohamed Taha· 48 min
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PPP Concepts: LCP and NCP
Module II, PPP: PPP Concept
L31: Point to Point(PPP) Protocol Introduction | PPP Frame Format, Transition Phases, Stack· Easy Engineering Classes· 20 min
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Configuring PPP on Cisco Routers
Module II, PPP: Configuring PPP
CCNA DAY 59: Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) WAN Configuration | How to Configure PPP in Cisco Router· Gurutech Networking Training· 16 min
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PPP Authentication with PAP and CHAP
Module II, PPP: Configuring PPP with Authentication
FREE CCNA Lab 061: PPP with PAP and CHAP Authentication· Jeremy's IT Lab· 9 min
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Frame Relay Basics: DLCI and Virtual Circuits
Module III, Frame Relay: Basic Frame Relay Concepts
5. Intro to Frame Relay· System Engineer· 12 min
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Configuring Frame Relay
Module III, Frame Relay: Configuring Frame Relay
✅ Frame Relay configuration on Cisco Router in Hindi· JagvinderThind· 12 min
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Advanced Frame Relay: Subinterfaces and Split Horizon
Module III, Frame Relay: Advanced Frame Relay Concept, Configuring Advanced Frame Relay Concept
✅ MultiPoint Frame Relay Configuration in Packet Tracer in Hindi· JagvinderThind· 10 min
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Introduction to Network Security Threats
Module IV, Network Security: Introduction to Network Security
What is Network Security? | Types of Network Attacks | How these Attacks are done· Tech Guru Manjit· 12 min
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Securing Cisco Routers and Router Services
Module IV, Network Security: Securing Cisco Routers, Secure Router Network Services
✅ How to Configure Cisco Router in Hindi | Cisco Router Configuration Step by Step in Hindi· JagvinderThind· 14 min
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Cisco SDM and Secure Router Management
Module IV, Network Security: Using Cisco SDM, Secure Router Management
HD - Cisco SDM Installation Demonstration· Lextraindotcom· 9 min
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Using ACLs to Secure a Network
Module V, ACLs: Using ACL to Secure Network
What is Standard ACL? | Access Control List Explained in Hindi· Network Kings· 18 min
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Configuring Standard ACLs
Module V, ACLs: Configuring Standard ACLs
Free CCNA | Standard ACLs | Day 34 | CCNA 200-301 Complete Course· Jeremy's IT Lab· 36 min
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Configuring Extended ACLs
Module V, ACLs: Configuring Extended ACLs
Free CCNA | Extended ACLs | Day 35 | CCNA 200-301 Complete Course· Jeremy's IT Lab· 28 min
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Complex ACLs: Dynamic, Reflexive and Time-Based
Module V, ACLs: Configuring Complex ACLs
Dynamic Access List· Adhak Academy· 6 min
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Teleworker Business Requirements
Module VI, Teleworker Services: Business Requirement for Teleworker Services
6.1 Teleworking (CCNA 4: Chapter 6: Broadband Solutions)· Astrit Krasniqi· 11 min
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Broadband Services: DSL, Cable and Wireless
Module VI, Teleworker Services: Broadband Services
Every Type of Internet Connection Simply Explained· Prime Explained· 13 min
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VPN Technology and IPsec
Module VI, Teleworker Services: VPN Technology
CCNA3 Module 8: VPN and IPsec Concepts - Enterprise Networking Security and Automation (ENSA)· NetITGeeks· 17 min
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DHCP Configuration on Cisco Routers
Module VII, IP addressing Services: DHCP
DHCP Router Configuration in Cisco Packet Tracer (Example 1 video)· Swati Tripathi· 8 min
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NAT and PAT Explained
Module VII, IP addressing Services: Scaling Network with NAT
NAT & PAT Explained 🔥 | Static NAT, Dynamic NAT, and Port Address Translation | CCNA Full in Hindi· IT INDEX· 36 min
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IPv6 Addressing Basics
Module VII, IP addressing Services: Ipv6
🌐 IPv6 Address Explained | Day-6 CCNA Full Course in Hindi | Free CCNA Training with LAB | ITindex· IT INDEX· 17 min
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Network Performance Baseline
Module VIII, Network Troubleshooting: Establishing Network Performance Base Line
Network Performance Metrics Explained for Beginners | Bandwidth, Latency, Throughput· CodeLucky· 5 min
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Troubleshooting Methodology and Tools
Module VIII, Network Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Methodology and Tools
Network Troubleshooting for Beginners - 3 commands , 1 framework, 3 methods· IT k Funde· 16 min
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Common WAN Issues and Network Troubleshooting
Module VIII, Network Troubleshooting: Common WAN Implementation Issues, Network Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WAN Issues on Cisco Devices | CCNA 200-301– Part 2 | RouteLab Academy· Route LAB - Academy· 11 min
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Assignment
Design, Configure and Troubleshoot a Small Enterprise WAN (Paper-and-Config Project)
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Accessing the WAN: common questions
This subject covers how enterprise networks connect over wide area networks using PPP and Frame Relay, along with router security, access control lists, teleworker VPNs, DHCP, NAT and IPv6, and network troubleshooting, following the Cisco CCNA Accessing the WAN curriculum. After it you will be able to configure and secure WAN links on Cisco routers, write standard and extended ACLs, set up addressing services, and diagnose common WAN problems in preparation for the CCNA exam. It's the Accessing the WAN subject of Online MCA, Semester 2, in 26 lessons: Enterprise Networks and Integrated Services; WAN Technology Concepts; WAN Connection Options Explained; Serial Point-to-Point Links; PPP Concepts: LCP and NCP; Configuring PPP on Cisco Routers; PPP Authentication with PAP and CHAP; Frame Relay Basics: DLCI and Virtual Circuits; Configuring Frame Relay; Advanced Frame Relay: Subinterfaces and Split Horizon; Introduction to Network Security Threats; Securing Cisco Routers and Router Services; Cisco SDM and Secure Router Management; Using ACLs to Secure a Network; Configuring Standard ACLs; Configuring Extended ACLs; Complex ACLs: Dynamic, Reflexive and Time-Based; Teleworker Business Requirements; Broadband Services: DSL, Cable and Wireless; VPN Technology and IPsec; DHCP Configuration on Cisco Routers; NAT and PAT Explained; IPv6 Addressing Basics; Network Performance Baseline; Troubleshooting Methodology and Tools; Common WAN Issues and Network Troubleshooting.
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