CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, Deluxe 2/e

The CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide has always been the most affordable, effective way to prepare for the CCNA exam. But now you also have to be ready for Cisco's new simulation question format found in the new version of the exam, 640-607. This Deluxe Edition provides you with the information and skills you need, offering updated content and two CDs packed with invaluable software tools. Written by a Cisco Internetworking expert who knows exactly what it takes to pass the test, this study guide provides:

• Preliminary assessment testing that helps direct your preparation
• Focused coverage of critical CCNA issues
• Written and hands-on labs that reinforce your knowledge
• More than 700 challenging review questions, with answers and explanations

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:

• Understanding the OSI reference model
• Using Cisco IOS commands
• Adding RIP and IGRP routing protocols
• Working with TCP/IP
• Configuring Frame Relay, LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces
• Understanding WAN configurations and services
• Configuring and verifying IP addresses
• Working with ISDN protocols, function groups, reference points, and channels
• Controlling router passwords
• Creating and managing standard and extended access lists
• Logging into a router
• Backing up and loading a Cisco IOS software image

Contents

Introduction
Assessment Test
Chapter 1 Internetworking
Chapter 2 Layer-2 Switching
Chapter 3 Internet Protocols
Chapter 4 Introduction to the Cisco IOS
Chapter 5 IP Routing
Chapter 6 Virtual LANs (VLANs)
Chapter 7 Managing a Cisco Internetwork
Chapter 8 Configuring Novell IPX
Chapter 9 Managing Traffic with Access Lists
Chapter 10 Wide Area Networking Protocols
Appendix A Guide to the Sybex CCNA Virtual Lab Deluxe Study Guide Edition
Appendix B Configuring the Catalyst 1900 Switch
Appendix C Commands in This Study Guide
Glossary
Index