NWAT 1670 - WAN Technologies

Institution:

Minnesota State College Southeast

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Description:

This course provides a background in the fundamentals of data communication and WAN concepts. The student will learn how a network transmits data across a large geographical area by various means. Telecommunications and its growing impact on technology will be studied. Communication equipment and its function in a WAN topology is also discussed. The student will be introduced to repeaters, bridges and gateways. Cisco router basics: its startup and configuration in a WAN environment will help students understand the connectivity power of networks. (Prerequisites: NWAT1641 or Equivalent) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.southeastmn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 453-2700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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