Introduction
WAN Generations: An Evolution Current WAN Technologies
Fundamental Paradigm Multiplex Management and Grooming
Provider Power An Essential Switch Property
Network Awareness
Interface with Physical Media
WAN Business Considerations
SLA Assurance Traffic Policing Traffic Shaping Tools for Policing and Shaping
Frame Relay Implementation Frame Structure Virtual Circuits Traffic Management
ATM Implementation Cell Structure Traffic Management ATM Addressing
Internal WAN Traffic Newer Technologies A WAN Switch of Your Very Own Conclusion References