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| Overview

This module introduces the characteristics of transparent local-area network (LAN) architectures and services in a metropolitan-area network (MAN). This module examines how transparent LAN services (TLS) enhance the services previously provided by existing technologies and describes the Cisco solutions.

Upon completing this module, the student will be able to complete the following tasks:

- Identify the characteristics of an Ethernet service
- Describe the transparent LAN services architectures
- Compare benefits of transparent LAN service over legacy services
- Describe Cisco transparent LAN service solutions
- Implement a transparent LAN service