Book description
This Cisco-authorized, self-paced foundation learning tool for both the CCENT 100-101 and CCNA® 200-120 exams offers a comprehensive overview of the diverse technologies found in modern internetworks. From routing and switching concepts to practical configuration and security, it teaches with numerous examples, illustrations, and real-world scenarios, helping you rapidly gain both expertise and confidence.
This book provides you with all the knowledge you need to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. Whether you are preparing for certification or simply want to understand basic Cisco networking, you’ll find this guide exceptionally valuable. Topics covered include: TCP/IP models and protocols; LANs and Ethernet; running Cisco IOS; VLANs and trunks; IP addressing and subnetting; packet delivery; static and dynamic routing; DHCP and NAT; network security; WANs, IPv6, and more.
This edition has been fully updated to reflect the new Cisco ICND1 100-101 exam blueprint. Content has been reorganized, simplified, and expanded to help you learn even more efficiently. New Production Network Simulation questions offer more real-world review, and new web video resources in each chapter walks you through many key tasks.
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1) Foundation Learning Guide, Fourth 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 from authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.
Network functions, components, models, layers, topologies, and applications
LAN, Ethernet, switching, routing, and packet delivery concepts
Network management with Cisco IOS software and its command-line interface
VLANs and segmentation: techniques for optimizing performance and flexibility
Easy ways to create efficient IP addressing and subnetting schemes
Cisco router configuration, including static and dynamic routing
DHCP and NAT: dynamically providing IP addresses and handling limited address availability
Essential network security techniques
Traffic management with Access Control Lists
WAN concepts, technologies, and options
IPv6 configuration in dynamically routed network environments
Table of contents
- About This eBook
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- About the Author
- About the Technical Reviewers
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- Icons
- Command Syntax Conventions
- Introduction
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Chapter 1. The Functions of Networking
- Chapter Objectives
- What Is a Network?
- Physical Components of a Network
- Interpreting a Network Diagram
- Network User Applications
- Impact of User Applications on the Network
- Characteristics of a Network
- Physical Versus Logical Topologies
- Connections to the Internet
- Chapter Summary
- Additional Resources
- Review Questions
- Production Network Simulation Question 1-1
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Chapter 2. The OSI and TCP/IP Models
- Chapter Objectives
- Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model
- The OSI Reference Model
- The Data Communications Process
- Peer-to-Peer Communication
- The TCP/IP Protocol Stack
- OSI Model Versus TCP/IP Stack
- Chapter Summary
- Additional Resources
- Review Questions
- Production Network Simulation Question 2-1
- Chapter 3. LANs and Ethernet
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Chapter 4. Operating Cisco IOS Software
- Chapter Objectives
- Cisco IOS Software Features and Functions
- Cisco IOS CLI Functions
- Configuring Network Devices
- External Configuration Sources
- Entering the EXEC Modes
- Help in the CLI
- Managing Cisco IOS Configuration
- Improving the User Experience in the CLI
- Chapter Summary
- Additional Resources
- Review Questions
- Production Network Simulation Question 4-1
- Chapter 5. Switch Technologies
- Chapter 6. VLANs and Trunks
- Chapter 7. The TCP/IP Internet Layer
- Chapter 8. IP Addressing and Subnets
- Chapter 9. The TCP/IP Transport Layer
- Chapter 10. The Functions of Routing
- Chapter 11. The Packet Delivery Process
- Chapter 12. Configuring a Cisco Router
- Chapter 13. Static Routing
- Chapter 14. Dynamic Routing Protocols
- Chapter 15. OSPF
- Chapter 16. DHCP and NAT
- Chapter 17. Securing the Network
- Chapter 18. Managing Traffic with Access Control Lists
- Chapter 19. Introducing WAN Technologies
- Chapter 20. Introducing IPv6
- Appendix A. Answers to Chapter Review Questions
- Appendix B. Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Glossary of Key Terms
- Index
Product information
- Title: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1) Foundation Learning Guide, Fourth Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2013
- Publisher(s): Cisco Press
- ISBN: 9780133410235
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