ISBN-10: 1587131870
ISBN-13: 9781587131875
Publisher: Cisco Press
Copyright: 2007
Format: Adobe Reader; 382 pp
Published: 08/29/2006
Chapter 1: Introduction to Networking
Study Guide
Connecting to the Internet
Vocabulary Exercise: Matching
ocabulary Exercise: Completion
ocabulary Exercise: Identifying Acronyms and Initialisms
ompare and Contrast Exercise: Internet Access Technologies
oncept Questions
ournal Entry
Network Math
ocabulary Exercise: Define
oncept Questions
umber Systems Conversion Exercise
Binary Logic ANDing Exercise
Journal Entry
Lab Exercises
Curriculum Lab 1-1: PC Hardware (1.1.2)
Task 1: Examine the Computer and Peripheral Components Both Front and Back
Task 2: Remove the PC System Unit Cover and Examine the Internal Components
Task 3: Assemble the PC Components and Observe the Boot Process
Task 4: Gather Basic Information About the Computer’s CPU and RAM
Curriculum Lab 1-2: PC Network TCP/IP Configuration (1.1.6)
Task 1: Connect to the Internet
Task 2: Gather Basic TCP/IP Configuration Information
Task 3: Compare This Computer’s TCP/IP Configuration to That of Others on the LAN
Task 4: Verify the Selection of a Network Adapter
Task 5: Check Additional TCP/IP Configuration Information
Task 6: Close the Screen When Finished Examining Network Settings
Task 7: Gather TCP/IP Configuration Information
Task 8: Record the Following TCP/IP Information for This Computer
Task 9: Compare This Computer’s TCP/IP Configuration to That of Others on the LAN
Task 10: Check Additional TCP/IP Configuration Information
Task 11: Close the Screen When Finished Examining Network Settings
Curriculum Lab 1-3: Using ping and tracert from a Workstation (1.1.7)
Task 1: Establish and Verify Connectivity to the Internet
Task 2: Access the Command Prompt
Task 3: Ping the IP Address of Another Computer
Task 4: Ping the IP Address of the Default Gateway
Task 5: Ping the IP Address of a DHCP or DNS Server
Task 6: Ping This Computer’s Loopback IP Address
Task 7: Ping the Hostname of Another Computer
Task 8: Ping the Cisco Website
Task 9: Ping the Microsoft Website
Task 10: Trace the Route to the Cisco Website.
Task 11: Trace Other IP Addresses or Domain Names
Task 12: Trace a Local Hostname or IP Address
Reflection
Curriculum Lab 1-4: Web Browser Basics (1.1.8)
Task 1: Start the Web Browser
Task 2: Identify the Location or Address Field
Task 3: Type in a Web URL
Task 4: Type in Another Web URL
Task 5: Use the Browser Management Buttons
Task 6. Use a Search Engine
Task 7: Access Networking Terms Definitions Websites
Reflection
Curriculum Lab 1-5: Basic PC/Network Troubleshooting Process (1.1.9)
Task 1: Define the Problem
Task 2: Gather the Facts
Task 3: Consider the Possibilities
Task 4: Create an Action Plan
Task 5: Implement the Plan
Task 6: Observe the Results
Task 7: Document the Results
Task 8: Introduce Problems and Troubleshoot
Curriculum Lab 1-6: Decimal to Binary Conversion (1.2.5)
Curriculum Lab 1-7: Binary to Decimal Conversion (1.2.6)
Curriculum Lab 1-8: Hexadecimal Conversion (1.2.8)
Challenge Lab 1-9: Understanding Number Systems
Task 1: Create a Foundation for a Base 3 Numbering System
Task 2: Label the Positions 1 Through 4 from Right to Left
Task 3: Define Symbols and Create a Symbol Table
Task 4: Use Symbols to Fill in the Fourth Row
Task 5: Calculate Decimal Values to Fill in the Fifth Row
Task 6: Complete the Conversion
Task 7: Convert Base 3 to Decimal
Task 8: Determine the Largest Decimal Value
Task 9: Describe Converting Decimal to Base 3
Challenge
Chapter 2: Networking Fundamentals
Study Guide
Networking Terminology
Vocabulary Exercise: Matching
Vocabulary Exercise: Define
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Network Types
Concept Questions
Understanding Physical Network Topologies Exercise
Journal Entry
Bandwidth
Vocabulary Exercise: Completion
Concept Questions
Calculating Data-Transfer Rates Exercise
Measuring Bandwidth on the Internet Exercise
Journal Entry
Networking Models
Vocabulary Exercise: Define
Compare and Contrast Exercise: OSI and TCP/IP Models
Concept Questions
Identifying Encapsulation PDUs Exercise
Journal Entry
Lab Exercises
Curriculum Lab 2-1: OSI Model and TCP/IP Model (Lab 2.3.6)
Compare the OSI Layers with the TCP/IP Protocol Stack
Curriculum Lab 2-2: OSI Model Characteristics and Devices (Lab 2.3.7)
Task 1: List the Seven Layers of the OSI Reference Model
Task 2: List the OSI Model Layers, the Encapsulation Unit to Describe the Data Grouping at Each Layer, and the Network Devices That Operate at Each Layer
Comprehensive Lab 2-3: Networking Device Identification and Association
Task 1: Provide Illustrations for Each Networking Device
Task 2: Identify the Functions of Each Networking Device and Its OSI Layer
Task 3: Draw a Network Topology That Contains Each Networking Device
Chapter 3: Networking Media
Study Guide
Copper Media
Vocabulary Exercise: Matching
Vocabulary Exercise: Identifying Acronyms and Initialisms
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Copper Cable Types
Concept Questions
Understanding Ohm’s Law Exercise
Choosing the Correct Network Cable Type Exercise
Identifying Network Cable Pinouts Exercise
Journal Entry
Optical Media
Vocabulary Exercise: Matching
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Single-Mode and Multimode Fiber-Optic
Cable
Concept Questions
EM Spectrum Chart Exercise
Journal Entry
Wireless Media
Vocabulary Exercise: Completion
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Wireless Networking Standards
Concept Questions
Locating Wi-Fi Hotspots Using the Internet Exercise
Journal Entry
Lab Exercises
Curriculum Lab 3-1: Safe Handling and Use of a Multimeter
(3.1.1)
Task 1: Insert the Red and Black Leads (Probes) into the Proper Jacks on the Meter
Task 2: Turn On the Multimeter (Click or Turn the On Button)
Task 3: Switch or Turn to Different Measurements (For Example, Voltage, Ohms, and So On)
Task 4: Switch or Turn the Multimeter to the Voltage Measurement
Task 5: Put the Tip of the Red (Positive) Lead on One End of a Battery (the + Side), and Put the Tip of the Black (Negative) Lead on the Other End of a Battery
Reflection
Curriculum Lab 3-2 Voltage Measurement (3.1.2)
Task 1: Select the Proper Voltage Scale
Task 2: Check the Voltages of the Items in Table 3-7. Be Sure to Turn Off the Meter When Finished
Reflection
Curriculum Lab 3-3: Resistance Measurement (3.1.3)
Task 1: Select the Resistance Scale on the Multimeter
Task 2: Check the Resistances in Table 3-8. Turn Off the Meter When Finished or the Battery Will Drain
Reflection
Curriculum Lab 3-4: Series Circuits (3.1.5)
Task 1: Measure the Resistance of All Devices
Task 2: Measure the Voltage of the Battery and Unloaded (With Nothing Attached to It)
Task 3: Build a Series Circuit One Device at a Time
Task 4: Measure the Battery Voltage While the Circuit Runs
Task 5: Add the Second Bulb to the Series and Measure the Battery Voltage Again
Reflection
Curriculum Lab 3-5: Communications Circuits (3.1.9a)
Curriculum Lab 3-6: Fluke 620 Basic Cable Testing (3.1.9b)
Task 1: Test the Cables
Curriculum Lab 3-7: Straight-Through Cable Construction
(3.1.9c)
Curriculum Lab 3-8: Rollover Cable Construction (3.1.9d)
Curriculum Lab 3-9: Crossover Cable Construction (3.1.9e)
Curriculum Lab 3-10: UTP Cable Purchase (3.1.9f)
Task 1: Research Cable Pricing
Task 2: Compile Your Results in Table 3-17
Curriculum Lab 3-11: Fiber-Optic Cable Purchase (3.2.8)
Task 1: Research Cable Pricing
Task 2: Compile Your Results in Table 3-18
Comprehensive Lab 3-12: Testing a Crossover Cable
Task 1: Verify Functionality of Two Computers
Task 2: Gather TCP/IP Configuration Information
Task 3: Connect the Computers
Task 4: Verify Connectivity Using the Crossover Cable
Task 5: Reconnect the Computers to the Network
Challenge Lab 3-13: Creating a Cable Converter
Task 1: Gather Resources
Task 2: Terminate the RJ-45 Connector
Task 3: Terminate the RJ-45 Modular Jack
Task 4: Test the Cable Converter
Reflection
Chapter 4: Cable Testing
Study Guide
Frequency-Based Cable Testing
Vocabulary Exercise: Completion
Concept Questions
Signal Types Exercise
Calculating Power Loss or Gain Exercise
Journal Entry
Signals and Noise
Vocabulary Exercise: Matching
Concept Questions
Wiring Fault Identification Exercise
Journal Entry
Lab Exercises
Curriculum Lab 4-1: Fluke 620 Cable Tester–Wire Map
(4.2.9a)
Curriculum Lab 4-2: Fluke 620 Cable Tester–Faults
(4.2.9b)
Curriculum Lab 4-3: Fluke 620 Cable Tester–Length
(4.2.9c)
Curriculum Lab 4-4: Fluke LinkRunner–LAN Tests (4.2.9d)
Task 1: Become Familiar with the Capabilities of the Fluke LinkRunner
Task 2: Obtain Access to the LinkRunner Quick Reference Guide
Task 3: Configure the LinkRunner
Task 4: Test Active Workstation Links to a Switch
Task 5: Test a Direct Link to a Hub
Task 6: Use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Ping Function to Verify Network Layer Connectivity
Task 7: Ping a User-Defined IP Address
Task 8: Disconnect the Equipment and Store the Cabling and Devices
Curriculum Lab 4-5: Fluke LinkRunner–Cable and NIC Tests
(4.2.9e)
Task 1: Become Familiar with the Capabilities of the Fluke LinkRunner
Task 2: Obtain Access to the LinkRunner Quick Reference Guide
Task 3: Configure the LinkRunner
Task 4: Test the Length and Continuity for a Long Cable Run
Task 5: Test the Length and Wire Map for Good and Bad Patch Cables
Task 6: Test the Length and Wire Map for Long Cable Runs
Task 7: Use Link Pulse to Test the Connection to a Hub or Switch and Identify the Cable Location
Task 8: Test PC NIC Functionality
Task 9: Disconnect the Equipment and Store the Cabling and Devices
Chapter 5: Cabling LANs and WANs
Study Guide
Cabling LANs
Vocabulary Exercise: Completion
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Peer-to-Peer and Client/Server Networks
Concept Questions
Identifying LAN Cables and Components Exercise
Investigate Types of Servers Exercise
Journal Entry
Cabling WANs
Vocabulary Exercise: Identifying Acronyms and Initialisms
Concept Questions
Journal Entry
Lab Exercises
Curriculum Lab 5-1: RJ-45 Jack Punch Down (5.1.5)
Curriculum Lab 5-2: Hub and NIC Purchase (5.1.7)
Task 1: Research Equipment Prices
Task 2: Compile a One-Page Summary of Your Results
Curriculum Lab 5-3: Purchasing LAN Switches (5.1.10)
Task 1: Research Equipment Prices
Task 2: Compile a Table of Your Results
Optional Task 2: Create a Four- to Eight-Slide PowerPoint Presentation
Curriculum Lab 5-4: Building a Peer-to-Peer Network (5.1.12)
Task 1: Identify the Proper Ethernet Cable and Connect the Two PCs
Task 2: Verify the Physical Connection
Task 3: Access the IP Settings Window
Task 4: Configure the TCP/IP Settings for the Two PCs
Task 5: Access the Command or MS-DOS Prompt
Task 6: Verify That PCs Can Communicate
Task 7: Confirm Your TCP/IP Network Settings
Task 8: Restore the PCs to Their Original IP Settings, Disconnect the Equipment, and Store the Cables
Curriculum Lab 5-5: Building a Hub-Based Network (5.1.13a)
Task 1: Identify the Proper Ethernet Cable and Connect the Two PCs to the
Hub
Task 2: Verify the Physical Connection
Task 3: Access the IP Settings Window
Task 4: Configure the TCP/IP Settings for the Two PCs
Task 5: Access the Command or MS-DOS Prompt
Task 6: Verify That PCs Can Communicate
Task 7: Confirm Your TCP/IP Network Settings
Task 8: Restore the PCs to Their Original IP Settings, Disconnect the PCs from the Hub, and Store the Hub and Cables
Curriculum Lab 5-6: Building a Switch-Based Network (5.1.13b)
Task 1: Identify the Proper Ethernet Cable and Connect the Two PCs to the
Switch
Task 2: Verify the Physical Connection
Task 3: Access the IP Settings Window
Task 4: Configure the TCP/IP Settings for the Two PCs
Task 5: Access the Command or MS-DOS Prompt
Task 6: Verify That PCs Can Communicate
Task 7: Confirm Your TCP/IP Network Settings
Task 8: Restore the PCs to Their Original IP Settings, Disconnect the Equipment, and Store the Cables
Curriculum Lab 5-7: Connecting Router LAN Interfaces (5.2.3a)
Task 1: Identify the Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Interfaces on the Router
Task 2: Identify the Proper Cables and Connect the Router
Task 3: Connect the Workstation Ethernet Cabling
Task 4: Verify the Connection
Curriculum Lab 5-8: Building a Basic Routed WAN (5.2.3b)
Task 1: Identify and Connect the Proper Ethernet Cable from the PC to the
Switch
Task 2: Identify the Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Interfaces on the Routers
Task 3: Cable the Router LAN Links
Task 4: Verify the Physical Ethernet Connections
Task 5: Identify the Serial Interfaces on the Router
Task 6: Identify and Locate the Proper V.35 Cables
Task 7: Cable the Router WAN Link
Task 8: Configure Workstation IP Settings
Task 9: Verify That PCs Can Communicate Across the WAN
Task 10: Restore the PCs to Their Original IP Settings, Disconnect the Equipment, and Store the Cables
Curriculum Lab 5-9: Troubleshooting Interconnected Devices
(5.2.3c)
Task 1: Set Up the Lab Configuration (Team Member A)
Task 2: Troubleshoot the Lab Configuration (Team Member B)
Task 3: Record the Problems Found in Table 5-13 (Team Member B)
Task 4: Team Members A and B Switch Roles and Repeat Lab
Task 5: Restore the PCs to Their Original IP Settings, Disconnect the Equipment, and Store the Cables
Curriculum Lab 5-10: Establishing a Console Connection to a Router or Switch (5.2.7)
Task 1: Identify the Router and Switch Console Connectors
Task 2: Identify the Computer Serial Interface (COM 1 or 2)
Task 3: Locate the RJ-45—to-DB9 Adapter
Task 4: Locate or Build a Rollover Cable
Task 5: Connect Cabling Components
Task 6: Start the PC HyperTerminal Program
Task 7: Name the HyperTerminal Session
Task 8: Specify the Computer’s Connecting Interface
Task 9: Specify the Interface Connection Properties
Task 10: Observe the Router or Switch User Interface
Task 11: Closing the Session
Task 12: Shut Down the Router or Switch and Store the Cables
Comprehensive Lab 5-11: Building a Multiswitch Network
Task 1: Identify the Proper Ethernet Cables and Connect the Devices
Task 2: Verify the Physical Connections
Task 3: Access the IP Settings Window
Task 4: Configure the TCP/IP Settings for the PCs
Task 5: Access the Command Prompt
Task 6: Verify That the PCs Can Communicate
Task 7: Disconnect the Equipment
Task 8: Restore the PCs to Their Original Configurations
Chapter 6: Ethernet Fundamentals
Study Guide
Ethernet Fundamentals
Vocabulary Exercise: Matching
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Layer 1 and Layer 2 Functions
Concept Questions
Identifying Frame Types Exercise
Understanding MAC Addresses Exercise
Journal Entry
Ethernet Operation
Vocabulary Exercise: Completion
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Deterministic and Nondeterministic MAC Protocols
Concept Questions
Identifying Collision Domains Exercise
Journal Entry
Lab Exercises
Challenge Lab 6-1: Identifying MAC Addresses in a LAN
Task 1: Build the LAN and Verify the Physical Connections
Task 2: Configure the TCP/IP Settings on the PCs
Task 3: Access the Command Prompt to Gather Information
Task 4: View the Workstation ARP Table
Task 5: Verify Workstation Connectivity and Gather Layer 2 Addressing Information
Task 6: Disconnect the Equipment
Task 7: Restore the PCs to Their Original Configuration
Task 7: Determine the EtherType Number for ARP Frames
Chapter 7: Ethernet Technologies
Study Guide
10-Mbps and 100-Mbps Ethernet
Vocabulary Exercise: Completion
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Legacy Ethernet
Concept Questions
Identifying Legacy and Fast Ethernet Parameters Exercise
Journal Entry
Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet
Vocabulary Exercise: Identifying Acronyms and Initialisms
Concept Questions
Identifying Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet Parameters Exercise
Journal Entry
Lab Exercises
Curriculum Lab 7-1: Waveform Decoding (7.1.2)
Task 1: Review Numbering Systems, OSI Concepts, and Encoding Methods as Background
Task 2: Decode the Waveform into Binary, Reorder the Binary, and Identify Ethernet Field Boundaries
Task 3: Decode the Ethernet Length/Type Field, Locate and Read RFCs, and Decode Layer 3 of the Waveform
Task 4: Use a Protocol Analyzer
Curriculum Lab 7-2: Introduction to Fluke Network Inspector
(7.1.9a)
Task 1: Configure the Lab or Attach the Workstation to the School LAN
Task 2: Start Network Inspector and the Agent
Task 3: Allow Network Discovery to Occur
Task 4: Investigate Device Properties
Task 5: Explore Left Panel Options
Task 6: Use Net Map and Visio to Diagram the Network
Task 7: Document Router Information
Task 8: Observe Device Discovery
Task 9: Stop the Capture and Access the Problems and Notification Tabs
Task 10: Experiment with Network Inspector
Reflection
Curriculum Lab 7-3: Introduction to Fluke Protocol Inspector
(7.1.9b)
Task 1: Configure the Lab or Attach a Workstation to the School LAN
Task 2: Start the Protocol Inspector EDV Program
Task 3: Start the Monitor and Capture Process
Task 4: View Details
Task 5: Stop the Capture Process
Task 6: Save the Captured Data
Task 7: Examine Frames
Reflection
Curriculum Lab 7-3 Appendix: Protocol Inspector Toolbars
(7.1.9b)
Chapter 8: Ethernet Switching
Study Guide
Ethernet Switching
Vocabulary Exercise: Matching
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Switch Modes
Concept Questions
Journal Entry
Collision Domains and Broadcast Domains
Vocabulary Exercise: Completion
Concept Questions
Identifying Collision and Broadcast Domains Exercise
Illustrating Data Flow Exercise
Journal Entry
Lab Exercises
Challenge Lab 8-1: Building a Multiswitch Network with Redundant Links
Task 1: Build the LAN and Verify the Physical Connections
Task 2: Configure the TCP/IP Settings on the PCs
Task 3: Access the Command Prompt and Test Connectivity
Task 4: Add Redundant Links Between the Switches
Task 5: Experiment with Redundant Links
Task 6: Disassemble the Lab Network
Chapter 9: TCP/IP Protocol Suite and IP Addressing
Study Guide
Introduction to TCP/IP
Vocabulary Exercise: Completion
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Reference Models
Concept Questions
Journal Entry
Internet Addresses
Vocabulary Exercise: Matching
Concept Questions
IP Address Identification Exercise
Journal Entry
Obtaining an IP Address
Vocabulary Exercise: Define
Concept Questions
Journal Entry
Lab Exercises
Curriculum Lab 9-1: IP Addressing Basics (9.2.7)
Task 1: Review IP Address Classes and Their Characteristics
Task 2: Determine Basic IP Addressing
Task 3: Determine the Host and Network Portions of the IP Address
Task 4: Given an IP Address of 142.226.0.15, Answer the Following Questions
Task 5: Determine Which IP Host Addresses Are Valid for Commercial Networks
Curriculum Lab 9-2: DHCP Client Setup (9.3.5)
Task 1: Establish a Network Connection
Task 2: Access a Command Prompt
Task 3: Display IP Settings to Determine Whether the Network Is Using DHCP
Task 4: Accessing the Network Configuration Window
Task 5: Enable DHCP
Task 6: Restart the Computer If Necessary
Reflection
Curriculum Lab 9-3: Workstation ARP (9.3.7)
Task 1: Establish a Network Connection
Task 2: Access a Command Prompt
Task 3: Display the ARP Table
Task 4: Ping Several URLs
Task 5: Use the ARP Help Feature
Task 6: Use Help with tracert and ping
Reflection
Comprehensive Lab 9-4: Identifying Internetworks
Task 1: Access the Command Prompt
Task 2: Verify Basic IP Connectivity to the Cisco Website
Task 3: Trace the Route to the Cisco Website
Task 4: Classify the Networks of a Route
Reflection
Challenge Lab 9-5: Using Fluke Protocol Inspector to Monitor
ARP
Task 1: Build the LAN and Verify the Physical Connections
Task 2: Configure the TCP/IP Settings on the PCs
Task 3: Access the Command Prompt and Test Connectivity
Task 4: Record the MAC Address of Each Workstation
Task 5: Clear the Workstation ARP Table
Task 6: Start Fluke Protocol Inspector on Workstation A and Begin Capturing Frames
Task 7: Initiate an ARP Request from Workstation A
Task 8: Stop the Capture Process and Analyze the Frames
Task 9: Disassemble the Lab Network
Challenge
Chapter 10: Routing Fundamentals and Subnets
Study Guide
Routed Protocol
Vocabulary Exercise: Completion
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Routed and Routing Protocols
Concept Questions
Journal Entry
IP Routing Protocols
Vocabulary Exercise: Matching
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Distance-Vector and Link-State Routing Protocols
Concept Questions
Creating Routing Tables Exercise
Journal Entry
Mechanics of Subnetting
Vocabulary Exercise: Completion
Concept Questions
Subnetting Practice Exercise
Journal Entry
Lab Exercises
Curriculum Lab 10-1: Small Router Purchase (10.2.9)
Task 1: Research Equipment Pricing
Task 2: Compile a One-Page Summary of Your Results
Optional Task 2
Curriculum Lab 10-2: Basic Subnetting (10.3.5a)
Task 1: Review IP Address Basics and Default Subnet Masks
Task 2: Review the ANDing Process
Task 3: Determine a Host Network Using Two Class C Default Subnet Masks
Task 4: Determine the Host Subnet Using a Class C Network Custom Subnet
Mask
Task 5: Use the Following Information and the Previous Examples to Answer the Following Subnet-Related Questions
Curriculum Lab 10-3: Subnetting a Class A Address (10.3.5b)
Task 1: Given a Class A Network Address of 10.0.0.0 /24, Answer the Following Questions
Curriculum Lab 10-4: Subnetting a Class B Address (10.3.5c)
ask 1: Given This Class A Network Address and These Requirements, Answer the Following Questions
Task 2: Complete the Chart in Table 10-15 Listing the First Three Subnets and the Last Four Subnets
Curriculum Lab 10-5: Subnetting a Class C Address (10.3.5d)
Task 1: Given This Class C Network Address and These Requirements, Answer the Following Questions
Task 2: Complete the Chart in Table 10-16
Comprehensive Lab 10-6: Subnetting a Network Using a Class C Address (1)
Task 1: Determine the Number of Subnets That Must Be Created
Task 2: Borrow Bits to Create the Required Subnets
Task 3: Create the Subnets and Assign IP Addresses
Comprehensive Lab 10-7: Subnetting a Network Using a Class C Address (2)
Task 1: Determine the Number of Subnets That Must Be Created
Task 2: Borrow Bits to Create the Required Subnets
Task 3: Create the Subnets and Assign IP Addresses
Chapter 11: TCP/IP Transport and Application Layers
Study Guide
TCP/IP Transport Layer
Vocabulary Exercise: Completion
Compare and Contrast Exercise: Transport Layer Protocols
Concept Questions
Understanding TCP Synchronization and Windowing Exercise
Journal Entry
Application Layer
Vocabulary Exercise: Identifying Acronyms and Initialisms
Concept Questions
Journal Entry
Lab Exercises
Curriculum Lab 11-1: Protocol Inspector, TCP, and HTTP (11.2.4)
Challenge Lab 11-2: Accessing FTP and Telnet Servers
Task 1: Ensure Basic Connectivity Between the Workstation, Server, and Router
Task 2: Use a Telnet Client to Access the Router
Task 3: Use an FTP Client to Access the Server
Reflection
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ISBN-10: 1587131390 | ISBN-13: 9781587131394
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Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling Lab Companion (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
Cisco Systems, Inc. & Cisco Networking Academy Program
© 2003 | Cisco Press | Paper; 208 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587130882 | ISBN-13: 9781587130885
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Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Lab Companion (Cisco Networking Academy)
Cisco Systems, Inc. & Cisco Networking Academy Program
© 2004 | Cisco Press | Cloth; 384 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587131218 | ISBN-13: 9781587131219
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HP IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Lab Companion (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 2/E
Cisco Systems, Inc. & ABC, Inc.
© 2004 | Cisco Press | Paper; 256 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587131382 | ISBN-13: 9781587131387
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IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems Lab Companion (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
Cisco Systems, Inc. & Cisco Networking Academy Program
© 2003 | Cisco Press | Paper; 279 pages | Out of Stock
ISBN-10: 1587130963 | ISBN-13: 9781587130960
Brief Description- Core competencies in the latest hardware and software technologies
- Information security skills
- Safety and environmental issues
- Soft skills for career development
- Advanced troubleshooting skills
- Preparation for all three CompTIA job environment certification exams
- Advanced installation of computers, peripheral devices, networks, and security components
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide, 3/E
Regan
© 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper; 456 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587131986 | ISBN-13: 9781587131981
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Instructor's Edition
Rullan
© 2007 | Cisco Press | Adobe Reader; 300 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587131846 | ISBN-13: 9781587131844- Instructor's Edition Networking Basics CCNA 1 Labs and Study Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
McReynolds
© 2007 | Cisco Press | Adobe Reader; 382 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587131870 | ISBN-13: 9781587131875 
Instructor's Edition, CCNP Building Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN 642-812) Lab Portfolio (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
Kotfila, Moorhouse, Wolfson & Price
© 2008 | Cisco Press | Portable Documents; 600 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587055910 | ISBN-13: 9781587055911
Instructor's Edition, CCNP Optimizing Converged Networks (ONT 642-845) Lab Portfolio (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
Kotfila, Moorhouse & Wolfson
© 2008 | Cisco Press | Portable Documents; 600 pages | Estimated Availability: 02/29/2008
ISBN-10: 1587055929 | ISBN-13: 9781587055928
Instructor's Edition, IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide, 3/E
Regan
© 2008 | Cisco Press | Portable Documents; 600 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587055848 | ISBN-13: 9781587055843
Instructor's Edition, LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide
Johnson
© 2008 | Cisco Press | Portable Documents; 400 pages | Estimated Availability: 05/02/2008
ISBN-10: 1587055821 | ISBN-13: 9781587055829
Instructor's Edition, Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide
Rufi, Oppenheimer, Woodward & Brady
© 2008 | Cisco Press | Portable Documents; 400 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 158705583X | ISBN-13: 9781587055836- Instructor's Edition, Routers and Routing Basics CCNA 2 Labs and Study Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
Johnson
© 2007 | Cisco Press | Adobe Reader; 593 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587131854 | ISBN-13: 9781587131851 - Instructor's Edition, Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing CCNA 3 Labs and Study Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
Johnson
© 2007 | Cisco Press | Adobe Reader; 552 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587131862 | ISBN-13: 9781587131868 - A portable classroom resource that supports the topics in the CCNA Exploration curriculum aligning 1:1 with course modules
- Includes all the labs in the online curriculum as well as additional instructor-created challenge labs for extended learning and classroom exercises
- Written by leading Academy instructor
LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide
Johnson
© 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 360 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587132028 | ISBN-13: 9781587132025
Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore- Review vocabulary
- Strengthen troubleshooting skills
- Boost configuration skills
- Reinforce concepts
- Research topics
Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide
Rufi, Oppenheimer, Woodward & Brady
© 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 408 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587132036 | ISBN-13: 9781587132032
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Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide
Johnson
© 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 576 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587132044 | ISBN-13: 9781587132049
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Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide, Instructor Edition
Johnson
© 2008 | Cisco Press | Portable Documents; 752 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 1587055759 | ISBN-13: 9781587055751
The completely revised and only authorized Labs and Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Accessing the WAN course
Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide is a complete collection of the lab exercises specifically written for the CCNA Accessing the WAN course from the Cisco Networking Academy, designed to give students hands-on experience in a particular concept or technology. Each lab contains an introductory overview, a preparation/tools required section, explanations of commands, and step-by-step instructions to reinforce the concepts introduced in the online course and covered in the Companion Guide. Also included are challenge labs written by Academy instructors, tested in their classrooms will be included as additional or alternative labs. The Study Guide section is designed to provide additional exercises and activities to reinforce students' understanding of the course topics, preparing them for the course assessments. As a study guide it also continues to provide ample writing opportunities to guide students into the habit of keeping notes on networking topics.
Supports the 3.0 Web-based Cisco Networking Academy curriculum for CCNA 3 and 4 and reinforces concepts and topics pertaiing to CCNA certification.
Curriculum, Challenge, and Troubleshooting labs for the CCNP ISCW course from the Cisco Networking Academy Program
Curriculum, Challenge, and Troubleshooting labs for the CCNP ONT course from the Cisco Networking Academy Program
The CCNP Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT 642-845) Lab Portfolio provides Cisco Networking Academy Program students enrolled in the CCNP curriculum a powerful resource to help learn advanced networking topics. The lab book offers a convenient way to work on the labs that are in the online curriculum from the Networking Academy when they are not online, as well as additional Challenge and Troubleshooting labs written by the authors that give them more opportunities to practice, learn, and experience the advanced networking topics that they are studying.
The course and Lab Portfolio align with the Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT) 642-845 exam, teaching the advanced skills required to optimize QoS in converged networks supporting voice, wireless, and security applications. ONT is one of four required exams for CCNP certification.
For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program, Fundamental of Java Programming course, sponsored by Sun® Microsystems. The course will offer the Networking Academies the opportunity to provide students with a course on the conceptual understanding of object-oriented programming. The course also teaches students how to use the Java language's object-oriented technologies to solve business problems. Students will learn how to create classes, objects, and applications using the language. Topics also include language fundamentals and the Java language API (application programming interface). Additionally, the course will address the demand for training and preparation for the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform.
The Fundamentals of Java Programming Lab Companion and the Web-based course will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of the popular Java programming language. The Fundamentals of Java Programming Lab Companion, along with the Fundamentals of Java Programming Companion Guide, complements the Fundamentals of Java course through the Networking Academy. This lab manual supplements the Companion Guide and will allow the student the opportunity to perform all the lab tasks related to the course, including the individual course project. The overall approach will be to provide students with a conceptual understanding of Object-Oriented programming, and to teach them how to use this technology to solve business problems through the use of hands-on-labs. This book also includes labs that cover the language fundamentals and the Java language API.
For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of UNIX course (version 2.X), sponsored by Sun® Microsystems. Hands-on UNIX exercises will be taught using the Solaris Operating Environment.
The Fundamentals of UNIX Lab Companion, Second Edition includes the 40 labs to complement the online course and provides the student with the knowledge and understanding of UNIX® operating system commands, as well as basic Sun Microsystems Solaris operating environment commands, with an introduction to the Common Desktop Environment (CDE). This includes the Standard Desktop Tools, Text Editor, printing and mail. Students will also learn fundamental command-line features of the Solaris environment including file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells and basic network use.
Students who complete this course will have a strong foundation for moving on to more advanced courses in UNIX system administration and begin the initial preparation for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam.
For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Wireless LANs. Cisco Systems is well-known for their wireless technology products and have extended the study into the Networking Academies. Academic courses that focus on wireless technologies as well as wireless certification growing tremendously across the country and Cisco is meeting this demand. The online course allows the Networking Academies to introduce students to wireless networking technologies, both fixed and mobile, terrestrial and satellite, wireless LANS, and wireless last loops.
The Lab Companion contains chapter objectives and scenarios and reflection questions that correspond with and map to the online course for a fully integrated learning solution and to emphasize the students knowledge. The lab manual and the online course in conjunction with the Companion Guide will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of wireless clients, access points, and the corresponding Cisco Aironet prodcuts. The last section pulls together the information in previous sections and covers the entire process of designing, planning, and installing a wireless LAN. As a result of study the Lab Companion will help prepare students for a position as a Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist.
For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software course version 3.X.
The course allows the Networking Academies to introduce students to information technology and data communications. The students will develop the necessary skills to enter this field by building a computer, installing the operating system, adding peripherals, and connecting the computer to a local-area network and to the Internet. This is a hands-on, lab-oriented course that stresses laboratory safety and working effectively in a group environment.
The Lab Companion complements the online course and reinforces what is learned in the classroom. In addition, the lab manual will emphasize the hands-on portion of the course and help prepare the student for the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program, IT Essentials II, Network Operating Systems, sponsored by Hewlitt-Packard®. The new course allows the Networking Academies to introduce students to information technology and data communications as well as can be used a precursor to the Networking Academy's CCNA curricula. The Network Operating Systems course is an introduction to networking as well as an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking, networking operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems will be discussed. Students explore a variety of topics including installation procedures, security issues, backup procedures, and remote access.
The Lab Companion will correlate with the IT Essentials Network Operating Systems Companion Guide and Web-based course and reinforce what is learned in the classroom. In addition, the lab manual will emphasize the hands-on portion of the course and help prepare the student for the Server+ Exam administered by CompTIA.
The IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software version 4 course in the Cisco® Networking Academy® is designed to prepare you to take and pass the CompTIA A+ exams based on the 2006 objectives. You must pass both the A+ Essentials and one of the technician exams to earn the A+ certification. Chapters 1 through 10 cover the foundational knowledge that aligns with the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam (220-601). Chapters 11 through 16 explore more advanced concepts in greater depth to prepare you for the specialized CompTIA A+ technician exams (220-602 for IT Technician, 220-603 for Remote Support Technician, and 220-604 for Bench Technician).
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide, Third Edition, is designed as a valuable teaching and learning tool, incorporating new features to improve your hands-on skills and reinforce the key topics of the course. Each chapter contains a Study Guide section and a Labs section.
The Study Guide section is designed to provide additional exercises and questions to reinforce your understanding of the course topics, preparing you for the course assessments and focusing on preparing for the associated certification exams.
The Labs section features the complete collection of the lab exercises and worksheets specifically designed by Cisco to give students hands-on experience in a particular concept or technology.
Chapters 1—10 cover the following skills and competencies:
Chapters 11—16 cover the following skills and competencies:
Use this book with:
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
Companion Guide, Third Edition
ISBN-10: 1-58713-199-4
ISBN-13: 978-158713-199-8
Patrick Regan has been a PC technician, network administrator/engineer, design architect, and security analyst for 16 years. He holds many certifications, including the Microsoft MCSE, MCSA, and MCT; CompTIA’s A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Security+, and CTT+; Cisco CCNA®; and Novell’s CNE and CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA).
This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum.
The completely revised and only authorized Labs and Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA Exploration curriculum
LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide is a complete collection of the labs specifically written for the CCNA Exploration course from the Cisco Networking Academy. The book is designed to give students practice exercises and hands-on labs to study the course concepts in-depth. Each lab contains an introductory overview, a preparation/tools required section, explanations of commands, and step-by-step instructions to reinforce the concepts introduced in the online course and covered in the Companion Guide. The Study Guide section is designed to provide additional exercises and activities to reinforce students' understanding of the course topics, preparing them for the course assessments. As a study guide it will also continue to provide ample writing opportunities to guide students into the habit of keeping notes on networking topics.
Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide is designed to support your classroom and laboratory experience in Version 4 of the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Exploration curriculum. Each chapter contains a Study Guide section and a Labs and Activities section.
Study Guide
The dozens of exercises in this book help you learn the concepts and configurations crucial to your success as a CCNA exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions designed to help you:
Labs and Activities
Hands-On Labs—This icon identifies the hands-on labs created for each chapter. Work through all the labs as provided to gain a deep understanding of CCNA knowledge and skills to ultimately succeed on the CCNA Certification Exam.
Packet Tracer Companion—This icon identifies the companion activities that correspond to some hands-on labs. You use Packet Tracer to complete a simulation of the hands-on lab.
Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge—Each chapter concludes with a culminating activity called the Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge. These challenging activities require you to pull together several skills learned from the chapter, as well as previous chapters, to successfully complete one comprehensive exercise.
Use this book with:
Network Fundamentals,
CCNA Exploration
Companion Guide
ISBN-10: 1-58713-208-7
ISBN-13: 978-158713-208-7
Companion CD-ROM
The CD-ROM provides all the Packet Tracer Companion and Packet Tracer Challenge files that are referenced throughout the book as indicated by the icons. These files work with Packet Tracer software V4.1.x, which is available through the Academy Connection website. Ask your instructor for access to the Packet Tracer software.
This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum.
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