Book VII
Wide Area Networks (WAN)
Book VII
Wide Area Networks (WAN)
Contents at a Glance
Chapter 1: Wide-Area Networking Basics
Introducing WANs
Connection Types
Encapsulation Types
Introducing Cable Connections
Introducing Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Connections
Chapter 2: HDLC (High-Level Data Link Control) Protocol
Introducing the High-Level Data Link Control Protocol
Configuring HDLC
Monitoring HDLC
Chapter 3: PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
What Is PPP?
Operational Flow of PPP
Link Control Protocol (LCP)
Network Control Protocol (NCP)
PAP and CHAP Authentication
Configuring PPP
Monitoring and Troubleshooting PPP
Chapter 4: Frame Relay
Introducing Frame Relay
Managing Frame Relay
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Frame Relay
Appendix A: About the CD
System Requirements
Using the CD
What You Will Find on the CD
Troubleshooting
Appendix B: Cisco CCNA Exam Preperation
CCNA: Foundation of Cisco Certification Pyramid
CCNA Skills
CCNA Adaptive Testing
Using This Book to Prepare for the Exams
Making Arrangements to Take the Exams
The Day the Earth Stood Still: Exam Day
Arriving at the exam location
Taking the exam
2009 Examination Objectives
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