Book description
CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide
Second Edition
Master ICND2 640-816 and CCNA 640-802 exam topics with the official study guide
Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
Review key concepts with Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice with hundreds of exam questions on the CD-ROM
Wendell Odom, CCIE® No. 1624
CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is a best of breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCNA® ICND2 exam. This fully updated edition presents complete reviews and a more challenging and realistic exam preparation experience.
Senior instructor and best-selling author Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. The material is presented in a concise manner, focused on increasing your understanding of exam topics and preparing you for the numerous challenges the exams present.
CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks sections help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly and help increase your speed in answering questions, a difficult hurdle many exam candidates face on the new exams. A Final Preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. Special troubleshooting sections help you master the complex scenarios you will face on the exam.
The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a chapter-by-chapter basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text. The bonus DVD contains more than 60 minutes of personal video mentoring from the author focused mainly on bringing difficult subnetting concepts to life.
Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging practice questions, this book provides you with more detailed information and more realistic practice exercises than any other CCNA study guide, enabling you to succeed on the exam the first time.
CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.
Wendell Odom, CCIE® No. 1624, has been in the networking industry since 1981. He currently teaches QoS, MPLS, and CCNA courses for Skyline Advanced Technology Services (www.skyline-ats.com). Wendell has worked as a network engineer, consultant, systems engineer, and instructor and course developer, and has taught authorized Cisco courses for the majority of the last 14 years.
The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNA ICND2 exam, including
Virtual LANs and Spanning Tree Protocol
Static and connected routes
VLSM and route summarization
IP access control lists
OSPF and EIGRP configuration
Point-to-point WANs
Frame Relay
VPNs
Network address translation
IPv6
Troubleshooting
Companion CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains an electronic copy of the book and 200 practice questions for the ICND2 and full CCNA exams, including simulation and testlet questions, all available in study mode and test mode.
BONUS DVD
The DVD contains more than 60 minutes of personal instruction from the author!
This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears.
Category: Cisco Press—Cisco Certification
Covers: CCNA ICND2 Exam 640-816
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- About the Technical Reviewers
- Acknowledgments
- Icons Used in This Book
- Command Syntax Conventions
- Foreword
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Introduction
- Format of the CCNA Exams
- What’s on the CCNA Exam(s)?
- About the CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide and CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide
- How to Use This Book to Prepare for the ICND2 (640-816) Exam
- How to Use These Books to Prepare for the CCNA 640-802 Exam
- For More Information
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I. LAN Switching
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1. Virtual LANs
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Virtual LAN Concepts
- VLAN and VLAN Trunking Configuration and Verification
- VTP Configuration and Verification
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
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2. Spanning Tree Protocol
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1d)
- Rapid STP (IEEE 802.1w)
- STP Configuration and Verification
- STP Troubleshooting
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
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3. Troubleshooting LAN Switching
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Generalized Troubleshooting Methodologies
- Troubleshooting the LAN Switching Data Plane
- Predicting Normal Operation of the LAN Switching Data Plane
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
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1. Virtual LANs
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II. IP Routing
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4. IP Routing: Static and Connected Routes
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- IP Routing and Addressing
- Routes to Directly Connected Subnets
- Static Routes
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
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5. VLSM and Route Summarization
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- VLSM
- Manual Route Summarization
- Autosummarization and Discontiguous Classful Networks
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
- Read Appendix F Scenarios
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
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6. IP Access Control Lists
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Standard IP Access Control Lists
- Extended IP Access Control Lists
- Advances in Managing ACL Configuration
- Miscellaneous ACL Topics
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Read the Appendix F Scenarios
- Definitions of Key Terms
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
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7. Troubleshooting IP Routing
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- The ping and traceroute Commands
- Troubleshooting the Packet Forwarding Process
- Troubleshooting Tools and Tips
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
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4. IP Routing: Static and Connected Routes
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III. Routing Protocols Configuration and Troubleshooting
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8. Routing Protocol Theory
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Dynamic Routing Protocol Overview
- Distance Vector Routing Protocol Features
- Link-State Routing Protocol Features
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
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9. OSPF
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- OSPF Protocols and Operation
- OSPF Configuration
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
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10. EIGRP
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- EIGRP Concepts and Operation
- EIGRP Configuration and Verification
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
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11. Troubleshooting Routing Protocols
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Perspectives on Troubleshooting Routing Protocol Problems
- Interfaces Enabled with a Routing Protocol
- Neighbor Relationships
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
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8. Routing Protocol Theory
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IV. Wide-Area Networks
- 12. Point-to-Point WANs
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13. Frame Relay Concepts
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Frame Relay Overview
- Frame Relay Addressing
- Network Layer Concerns with Frame Relay
- Controlling Speed and Discards in the Frame Relay Cloud
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
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14. Frame Relay Configuration and Troubleshooting
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Frame Relay Configuration and Verification
- Frame Relay Troubleshooting
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Read the Appendix F Scenarios
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
- 15. Virtual Private Networks
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V. Scaling the IP Address Space
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16. Network Address Translation
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Perspectives on IPv4 Address Scalability
- Network Address Translation Concepts
- NAT Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
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17. IP Version 6
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Global Unicast Addressing, Routing, and Subnetting
- IPv6 Protocols and Addressing
- Configuring IPv6 Routing and Routing Protocols
- IPv6 Transition Options
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
- Command Reference to Check Your Memory
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16. Network Address Translation
- VI. Final Preparation
- VII. Appendixes
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VIII. CD-Only
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D. Subnetting Practice
- Problem Sets 1–8
- Problem Set 1: Converting Between Mask Formats
- Problem Set 2: Analyzing Unsubnetted IP Addresses
- Problem Set 3: Interpreting Existing Subnet Masks
- Problem Set 4: Choosing Subnet Masks
- Problem Set 5: Analyzing an Address in an Existing Subnet
- Problem Set 6: Listing All Subnets of a Network (Fewer Than 8 Subnet Bits)
- Problem Set 7: Listing All Subnets of a Network (At Least 8 Subnet Bits)
- Problem Set 8: Identifying a New Subnet to Add to a VLSM Design
- Answers to Problem Sets 1–8
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Answers to Problem Set 1
- Answer to Problem 1 in Problem Set 1
- Answer to Problem 2 in Problem Set 1
- Answer to Problem 3 in Problem Set 1
- Answer to Problem 4 in Problem Set 1
- Answer to Problem 5 in Problem Set 1
- Answer to Problem 6 in Problem Set 1
- Answer to Problem 7 in Problem Set 1
- Answer to Problem 8 in Problem Set 1
- Answer to Problem 9 in Problem Set 1
- Answer to Problem 10 in Problem Set 1
- Answers to Problem Set 2
- Answers to Problem Set 3
- Answers to Problem Set 4
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Answers to Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 1 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 2 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 3 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 4 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 5 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 6 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 7 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 8 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 9 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 10 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 11 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 12 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 13 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 14 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 15 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 16 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 17 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 18 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 19 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 20 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 21 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 22 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 23 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 24 in Problem Set 5
- Answer to Problem 25 in Problem Set 5
- Answers to Problem Set 6
- Answers to Problem Set 7
- Answers to Problem Set 8
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E. Subnetting Reference Pages
- General Reference Information
- RP-1A: Converting Subnet Masks Between Dotted Decimal and Prefix Format: Binary Version
- RP-1B: Converting Subnet Masks Between Dotted Decimal and Prefix Format: Decimal Version
- RP-2: Analyzing Unsubnetted IP Addresses
- RP-3A: Analyzing an Existing Subnet Mask: Binary Version
- RP-3B: Analyzing an Existing Subnet Mask: Decimal Version
- RP-4: Choosing a Subnet Mask
- RP-5A: Finding the Subnet Number: Binary Version
- RP-5A-Shortcut: Finding the Subnet Number: Binary Shortcut
- RP-5B: Finding the Subnet Number: Decimal Version, Easy Masks
- RP-5C: Finding the Subnet Number: Decimal Version, Difficult Masks
- RP-6A: Finding the Broadcast Address and Range of Usable Addresses: Binary Version
- RP-6B: Finding the Broadcast Address and Range of Usable Addresses: Decimal Version, Easy Masks
- RP-6C: Finding the Broadcast Address and Range of Usable Addresses: Decimal Version, Difficult Masks
- RP-7A: Finding All Possible Subnets: Fewer than 8 Subnet Bits (Decimal)
- RP-7B: Finding All Possible Subnets: More than 8 Subnet Bits (Decimal)
- RP-8: Finding New Subnet Numbers When Using VLSM
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F. Additional Scenarios
- Scenario 1: VLSM Design and Multiarea OSPF
- Scenario 2: VLAN Trunking, VTP, and Broadcast Flooding
- Scenario 3: IP Addressing and ACLs over Frame Relay
- Scenario 4: Frame Relay Planning Configuration and Analysis
- Scenario 5: VLSM Analysis and Autosummary
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G. Subnetting Video Reference
- Subnetting Video 1
- Subnetting Video 2
- Subnetting Video 3
- Subnetting Video 4
- Subnetting Video 5
- Subnetting Video 6
- Subnetting Video 7
- Subnetting Video 8
- CVM Video 3: Switch Basics: Learning, Forwarding/Filtering, and Interface Settings
- Scenario
- Initial Configurations
- Ending Configurations
- Video Presentation Reference
- CVM Video 10: NAT Overload (PAT)
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H. ICND1 Chapter 12: IP Addressing and Subnetting
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Exam Preparation Tools for Subnetting
- IP Addressing and Routing
- Math Operations Used When Subnetting
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Analyzing and Choosing Subnet Masks
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Analyzing the Subnet Mask in an Existing Subnet Design
- The Three Parts: Network, Subnet, and Host
- Binary Process: Finding the Number of Network, Subnet, and Host Bits
- Decimal Process: Finding the Number of Network, Subnet, and Host Bits
- Determining the Number of Subnets and Number of Hosts Per Subnet
- Number of Subnets: Subtract 2, or Not?
- Practice Examples for Analyzing Subnet Masks
- Choosing a Subnet Mask that Meets Design Requirements
- Practice Suggestions
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Analyzing the Subnet Mask in an Existing Subnet Design
- Analyzing Existing Subnets
- Design: Choosing the Subnets of a Classful Network
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All the Key Topics
- Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
- Definitions of Key Terms
- Read Appendix F Scenario 1, Part A
- Subnetting Questions and Processes
- I. ICND1 Chapter 17: WAN Configuration
- J. Memory Tables
- K. Memory Tables Answer Key
- L. ICND2 Open-Ended Questions
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D. Subnetting Practice
Product information
- Title: CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Exams 640-816 and 640-802), Second Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2007
- Publisher(s): Cisco Press
- ISBN: 9781587201813
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