Remote Access with Cable Modems and Virtual Private Networks Exam Essentials

Understand how cable modems can be used as part of a remote access solution.
Be able to
compare cable modem technologies to other remote access methods, including DSL. Also
understand the internal characteristics of cable modem, including DOCSIS.
Understand VPN technologies such as IPSec.
Know the differences in various VPN technologies,
including the modes of IPSec and its encryption benefits.
Know how to configure cable modems and IPSec.
Understand the protocols and relationships
between IPSec components, including AH, ESP, and tunnel and transport mode. Knowing how to
configure IPSec can help this, but is not required for the exam.