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CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1, 2nd Edition

by Wendell Odom

June 2024

Beginner to intermediate

1066 pages

35h 10m

English

Cisco Press

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Cisco Certifications and the CCNABook FeaturesBook Organization, Chapters, and AppendicesAbout Building Hands-On SkillsAbout IP SubnettingFor More Information
A Brief Perspective on Cisco Certification ExamsFive Study Plan StepsThings to Do Before Starting the First ChapterGetting Started: Now
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsPerspectives on NetworkingTCP/IP Networking ModelData Encapsulation TerminologyChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should Know
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsAn Overview of LANsBuilding Physical Ethernet LANs with UTPBuilding Physical Ethernet LANs with FiberSending Data in Ethernet NetworksChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should Know
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsWide-Area NetworksIP RoutingOther Network Layer FeaturesChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should Know
Repeat All DIKTA QuestionsAnswer Part Review QuestionsReview Key TopicsUse Per-Chapter Interactive Review Elements
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsAccessing the Cisco Catalyst Switch CLIConfiguring Cisco IOS SoftwareChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsLAN Switching ConceptsVerifying and Analyzing Ethernet SwitchingChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsDo LabsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsSecuring the Switch CLIEnabling IPv4 for Remote AccessMiscellaneous Settings Useful in the LabChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowDo LabsCommand References
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsConfiguring Switch Interface Speed and DuplexManaging Switch Interface ConfigurationAnalyzing Switch Interface Status and StatisticsChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowDo LabsCommand References
Repeat All DIKTA QuestionsAnswer Part Review QuestionsReview Key TopicsLabsReview Appendix L on the Companion WebsiteWatch VideosUse Per-Chapter Interactive Review
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsVirtual LAN ConceptsVLAN and VLAN Trunking Configuration and VerificationTroubleshooting VLANs and VLAN TrunksChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowDo LabsCommand References
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsSTP and RSTP BasicsDetails Specific to STP (and Not RSTP)Rapid STP ConceptsOptional STP FeaturesChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should Know
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsUnderstanding RSTP Through ConfigurationIdentifying Optional STP FeaturesConfiguring Layer 2 EtherChannelChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
Repeat All DIKTA QuestionsAnswer Part Review QuestionsReview Key TopicsDo LabsDig Deeper with Appendices on the Companion WebsiteWatch VideoUse Per-Chapter Interactive Review
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsIntroduction to SubnettingAnalyze Subnetting and Addressing NeedsMake Design ChoicesPlan the ImplementationChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should Know
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsClassful Network ConceptsPractice with Classful NetworksChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowAdditional Practice for This Chapter’s ProcessesAnswers to Earlier Practice ProblemsAnswers to Practice Problem 7 (from Table 12-5)Answers to Practice Problem 8 (from Table 12-5)Answers to Practice Problem 9 (from Table 12-5)
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsSubnet Mask ConversionIdentifying Subnet Design Choices Using MasksChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowAdditional Practice for This Chapter’s ProcessesAnswers to Earlier Practice Problems
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsDefining a SubnetAnalyzing Existing Subnets: BinaryAnalyzing Existing Subnets: DecimalPractice Analyzing Existing SubnetsChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowAdditional Practice for This Chapter’s ProcessesAnswers to Earlier Practice Problems
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsChoosing the Mask(s) to Meet RequirementsFinding All Subnet IDsChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowAdditional Practice for This Chapter’s ProcessesAnswers to Earlier Practice Problems
Repeat All DIKTA QuestionsAnswer Part Review QuestionsReview Key TopicsWatch VideoSubnetting Exercises
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsInstalling Cisco RoutersEnabling IPv4 Support on Cisco Router InterfacesChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsIP RoutingConfiguring IP Addresses and Connected RoutesConfiguring Static RoutesChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsVLAN Routing with Router 802.1Q TrunksVLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch SVIsVLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch Routed PortsVLAN Routing on a Router’s LAN Switch PortsChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsDynamic Host Configuration ProtocolIdentifying Host IPv4 SettingsChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsProblem Isolation Using the ping CommandProblem Isolation Using the traceroute CommandTelnet and SSHChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
Repeat All DIKTA QuestionsAnswer Part Review QuestionsReview Key TopicsDo LabsWatch Video
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsComparing Dynamic Routing Protocol FeaturesOSPF Concepts and OperationOSPF Areas and LSAsChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should Know
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsImplementing OSPFv2 Using network CommandsImplementing OSPFv2 Using Interface SubcommandsChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsOSPF Network TypesAdditional Optional OSPFv2 FeaturesChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsOSPF Neighbor RelationshipsRoute SelectionChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
Repeat All DIKTA QuestionsAnswer Part Review QuestionsReview Key TopicsDo LabsWatch Video
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsIntroduction to IPv6IPv6 Addressing Formats and ConventionsChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowAdditional Practice for This Chapter’s ProcessesAnswers to Earlier Practice Problems
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsGlobal Unicast Addressing ConceptsUnique Local Unicast AddressesChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should Know
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsImplementing Unicast IPv6 Addresses on RoutersSpecial Addresses Used by RoutersChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowAdditional Practice for This Chapter’s ProcessesCommand ReferencesAnswers to Earlier Practice Problems
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsThe Neighbor Discovery ProtocolDynamic Configuration of Host IPv6 SettingsTroubleshooting Host IPv6 AddressingChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
“Do I Know This Already?” QuizFoundation TopicsConnected and Local IPv6 RoutesStatic IPv6 Network RoutesStatic Default, Host, and Floating Static IPv6 RoutesTroubleshooting Static IPv6 RoutesChapter ReviewReview All the Key TopicsKey Terms You Should KnowCommand References
Repeat All DIKTA QuestionsAnswer Part Review QuestionsReview Key TopicsDo LabsWatch Video
The Purpose of This ChapterNews about the Next CCNA Exam ReleaseUpdated Technical Content
CCNA 200-301 Exam Topic OrderBook Chapter Order Versus CCNA 200-301 Exam Topics
Practice ProblemsAnswers
Mask Conversion ProblemsAnswers to Mask Conversion ProblemsMask Analysis ProblemsAnswers to Mask Analysis Problems
Practice ProblemsAnswers
Mask Design Practice ProblemsMask Design AnswersPractice Finding All Subnet IDs
Address Abbreviating and Expanding ProblemsCalculating the IPv6 Prefix ProblemsAnswers to Address Abbreviating and Expanding ProblemsAnswers to Calculating IPv6 Prefix Problems
EUI-64 and Solicited Node Multicast ProblemsAnswers to EUI-64 and Solicited Node Multicast Problems
IPv4 Address TypesBandwidth and Clock Rate on Serial InterfacesImplementing DHCPUsing traceroute to Isolate the Problem to Two RoutersDefault Routes with SLAAC on Router Interfaces
Foundation TopicsTroubleshooting STPTroubleshooting Layer 2 EtherChannelAnalyzing the Switch Data Plane Forwarding
Foundation TopicsVLSM Concepts and ConfigurationFinding VLSM OverlapsAdding a New Subnet to an Existing VLSM DesignAnswers to Earlier Practice ProblemsAnswers to Practice Finding VLSM Overlaps

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Acknowledgments

Brett Bartow and I have been a team for a few decades. He has had more to do with the successes of the Cisco Press product line than anyone else. More than ever, his insights and wisdom have been a key to navigating Cisco’s big changes to certifications back in 2020. Now with Cisco’s 2023 pivot to a lean development model for certifications, with the possibility of new exam content annually, Brett’s leadership matters more than ever. (See “Your Study Plan” for more about what that new lean development cycle means.) He’s always a great partner in working through big-picture direction as well as features to make the books the best they can be for our readers. It is always appreciated, but not voiced every time—so thanks, Brett, ...