Practice for the CCNP BCRAN exam with hands-on, remote access configuration tasks Evaluate the different WAN technologies available and select the appropriate Cisco products to match various needs Learn about modem operation, communication, and configuration Configure cable modems to access central sites at both the headend and CPE Configure PPP callback, authentication, and compression Configure ISDN PRI and BRI, including optional features like multilink PPP Optimize the use of DDR Interface-Dialer Profiles and Rotary Groups Understand how to use DSL to access central sites, including DSLAM, PPPoE, and PPPoA configuration Configure Frame Relay subinterfaces and traffic shaping Examine dial backup options, such as physical versus dialer interfaces and load sharing versus load balancing Manage network performance with queuing and compression Scale IP addresses with Network Address Translation (NAT) Use AAA to scale access control in expanding networks Configure and use IPSec virtual private networks (VPNs) Designed for aspiring CCNP and CCIE(r) professionals, this indispensable lab guide builds on Cisco(r) remote-access topics to prepare you for the CCNP BCRAN exam. Because network