Date of Issue: 06-01-2023

Lab Scenario 1

As network administrator for a medium-sized firm, you are presented with the need to improve your WAN access due to business expansion. This lab asks you to assess the business requirements and evaluate three proposals for meeting these requirements.

The Scenario
  Proposal 1
  Proposal 2
  Proposal 3
Analysis
  Current Cost Structure -- 256 Kbps leased line, data only
  Proposal 1 -- 512 Kbps leased line, data only
  Proposal 2 -- 512 Kbps Frame Relay, data only
  Proposal 3 -- 1,544 Kbps ATM, voice and data
Solution
  Note for the Financially Astute