| Cisco WAN Quick Start is a two-part book based on the Cisco Systems courses WAN Quick Start (WQS) and Installation of Cisco WAN Switches (ICWS). Part I, "WAN Quick Start", teaches the underlying technologies of Cisco WAN switching. Part I covers basic switching technology, serial communications, narrowband and broadband transmissions, digital voice technical concepts, Frame Relay and ATM concepts, and WAN IP addressing and network management. This will provide a foundation for installing and implementing WAN devices. Part II, "Installation of Cisco WAN Switches", covers the function and interoperation of WAN switches and concentrators, focusing on Cisco IGX 8410, 8420, and 8430; BPX 8620 and 8650; and MGX 8220 and 8850 products. Part II explains installation concepts, basic software configuration, network and feeder trunks, upgrading software and firmware, troubleshooting basic installation problems, and network monitoring and alarms. Each chapter of Cisco WAN Quick Start contains material from Cisco CCNA-WAN Switching courses--including concise text, step-by-step lists, configuration examples, detailed figures, and study questions to help you assess your understanding of key concepts. Cisco WAN Quick Start starts you down your CCNA-WAN Switching path while providing a strong foundation for Cisco WAN technologies and WAN switching products. |
