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Old 11-28-2001, 07:08 PM   #1
Daniel_Kim
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Quick Question: Wan Encapsulation


I was at an interview a couple of months ago. I heard one of the job applicants mention the term "wan encapsulation methods". What does this mean EXACTLY? Is it the general term used to define the methods in which a data packet is encapsulated at each layer of a protocol like TCP/IP or the OSI Layer?
Any info would be appreciated.
 
Old 11-28-2001, 11:46 PM   #2
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WAN encapsulation refers to the method of wrapping a protocol around a data packet. there are a couple of different methods, like HDLC or PPP - it's a pretty general term referring to any WAN protocol.
 
  


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