WAN Acceleration Framework: Basic Installation

About this Course

Welcome to the WAN Acceleration Framework: Basic Installation training program. This Web-based training (WBT) is a self-paced course that describes the pre-installation considerations and the installation process for WX platforms that use the WX Framework. It is designed to provide those who handle the hardware during the installation and service procedures with detailed handling demonstrations and technical information.

Course Objectives

On completing this course, you will be able to:

• Specify preinstallation and configuration considerations for WX platforms; and
• Install the WX platforms using the Quick Setup Web installation tool.

Course Contents

Section 1: Introduction

Section 2: Preinstallation Considerations

• Section Objectives
• What is a Community Topology?
• Hub-and-Spoke Topology
• Fully Meshed Tunnel Topology
• The Registration Server
• Primary and Secondary Registration Servers
• Data Interface Considerations
• Switch-to-Wire Functionality
• Hardware Bypass Mode
• Switch - WX - Router Cabling Considerations
• Router - WX - Router Cabling Considerations
• Switch - WX - Switch Cabling Considerations
• Interface Speeds and Modes
• Autonegotiation and Compatibility Issues
• Physical Considerations
• Section Summary
• Practice Activities

Section 3: The Installation Process

• Section Objectives
• Inline Cable Installation and Verification
• Verifying Link Connectivity
• Viewing Front-Panel LEDs
• Initial IP Configuration Using the Front-Panel Keypad
• Initial IP Configuration Using the CLI
• Accessing Quick Setup from the Web Console
• Obtaining a Permanent License Key
• Web Console Quick Setup Process
• Section Summary
• Practice Activities

Section 4: Course Summary

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