Datasheet

Lab – Researching WAN Technologies
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Reflection
1. What are the disadvantages to using a T1 leased line for personal home use? What would be a better
solution?
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A symmetrical service such as T1 would be more expensive and unnecessary for home use. Home users
typically do much more downloading than uploading and an asymmetrical service such as DSL or Cable could
provide faster downloads at a more affordable price.
2. When might the use of a dedicated WAN connection, of any type, be a good connectivity solution for a
business.
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Answers will vary. A business, which requires fast Internet speeds, both download and upload, and an
uninterrupted connection would benefit from a dedicated connection.
3. Describe other WAN technologies that provide high-speed, low-cost options that could be an alternative
solution to a T1 connection.
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Frame Relay, MPLS, and Metro Ethernet or Ethernet Private Line (EPL) are technologies that would be worth
researching.