Information Technology

Chapter 1 Introduction to WANs 1

Objectives 1

Key Terms 1

Introducing Wide-Area Networks (WANs) 3

    What Is a WAN? 3

    Why Are WANs Necessary? 5

The Evolving Enterprise 5

    Businesses and Their Networks 5

    Small Office (Single LAN) 6

    Campus (Multiple LANs) 6

    Branch (WAN) 8

    Distributed (Global) 9

The Evolving Network Model 11

    The Hierarchical Design Model 11

    The Enterprise Architecture 13

WAN Technology Concepts 17

    WAN Technology Overview 17

    WAN Physical Layer Concepts 18

    WAN Data Link Layer Concepts 23

    WAN Switching Concepts 26

WAN Connection Options 29

    WAN Link Connection Options 29

    Dedicated Connection Link Options 31

    Circuit-Switched Connection Options 32

    Packet-Switched Connection Options 35

I    nternet Connection Options 38

    Choosing a WAN Link Connection 44

Summary 48

Labs 49

Check Your Understanding 50

Challenge Questions and Activities 54

 

Chapter 2 PPP 55

Objectives 55

Key Terms 55

Introducing Serial Communications 56

    How Does Serial Communication Work? 56

    Serial Communication Standards 59

    TDM 61

    Demarcation Point 66

    Data Terminal Equipment and Data Communications Equipment 67

    HDLC Encapsulation 72

    Configuring HDLC Encapsulation 75

    Troubleshooting Serial Interfaces 76

PPP Concepts 83

    Introducing PPP 83

    PPP Layered Architecture 84

    PPP Frame Structure 87

    Establishing a PPP Session 88

    Establishing a Link with LCP 89

    NCP Explained 95

    PPP Configuration Options 97

    PPP Configuration Commands 98

    Verifying a Serial PPP Encapsulation Configuration 101

    Troubleshooting PPP Encapsulation 102

    PPP Authentication Protocols 108

    Password Authentication Protocol 109

    Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) 110

    PPP Encapsulation and Authentication Process 112

    Configuring PPP with Authentication 115

    Troubleshooting a PPP Configuration with Authentication 118

Summary 120

Labs 120

Check Your Understanding 122

Challenge Questions and Activities 126

 

Chapter 3 Frame Relay 127

Objectives 127

Key Terms 127

Introduction 128

Basic Frame Relay Concepts 128

    Introducing Frame Relay 128

    Virtual Circuits 134

    Frame Relay Encapsulation 140

    Frame Relay Topologies 141

    Frame Relay Address Mapping 145

Configuring Frame Relay 152

    Enabling Frame Relay Encapsulation 153

    Configuring Static Frame Relay Maps 156

Advanced Frame Relay Concepts 159

    Solving Reachability Issues 159

    Frame Relay Subinterfaces 161

    Paying for Frame Relay 162

    Frame Relay Flow Control 166

Configuring Advanced Frame Relay 168

    Configuring Frame Relay Subinterfaces 168

    Verifying Frame Relay Operation 171

    Troubleshooting Frame Relay Configuration 178

Summary 180

Labs 181

Check Your Understanding 182

Challenge Questions and Activities 188

To Learn More 188

 

Chapter 4 Network Security 189

Objectives 189

Key Terms 189

Introduction to Network Security 190

    Why Is Network Security Important? 190

    Common Security Threats 199

    Types of Network Attacks 206

    General Mitigation Techniques 219

    The Network Security Wheel 226

    The Enterprise Security Policy 229

Securing Cisco Routers 232

    Router Security Issues 232

    Applying Cisco IOS Security Features to Routers 235

Securing Router Network Services 250

    Vulnerable Router Services and Interfaces 250

    Securing Routing Protocols 256

    Locking Down Your Router with Cisco AutoSecure 263

Using Cisco SDM 264

    Cisco SDM Overview 264

    Configuring Your Router to Support SDM 265

    Starting SDM 267

    The SDM Interface 269

    Cisco SDM Wizards 272

    Locking Down a Router with SDM 272

Secure Router Management 275

    Maintaining Cisco IOS Software Images 275

    Managing Cisco IOS Images 276

    Managing Cisco IOS Images 283

    Backing Up and Upgrading a Software Image 284

    Recovering Software Images 288

    Troubleshooting Cisco IOS Configurations 294

    Recovering a Lost Password 297

Summary 301

Labs 301

Check Your Understanding 302

Challenge Questions and Activities 308

 

Chapter 5 ACLs 309

Objectives 309

Key Terms 309

Using ACLs to Secure Networks 310

    A TCP Conversation 310

    Packet Filtering 313

    What Is an ACL? 316

    ACL Operation 318

    Types of Cisco ACLs 322

    How a Standard ACL Works 323

    Numbering and Naming ACLs 323

    Where to Place ACLs 324

    General Guidelines for Creating ACLs 327

Configuring Standard ACLs 327

    Entering Criteria Statements 327

    Configuring a Standard ACL 328

    ACL Wildcard Masking 332

    Applying Standard ACLs to Interfaces 339

    Editing Numbered ACLs 343

    Creating Standard Named ACLs 345

    Monitoring and Verifying ACLs 346

    Editing Named ACLs 347

Configuring an Extended ACL 348

    Extended ACLs 349

    Configuring Extended ACLs 351

    Applying Extended ACLs to the Interfaces 353

    Creating Named Extended ACLs 355

Configure Complex ACLs 357

    What Are Complex ACLs? 357

    Dynamic ACLs 358

    Reflexive ACLs 360

    Time-Based ACLs 363

    Troubleshooting Common ACL Errors 364

Summary 368

Labs 368

Check Your Understanding 369

Challenge Questions and Activities 375

 

Chapter 6 Teleworker Services 377

Objectives 377

Key Terms 377

Business Requirements for Teleworker Services 379

    The Business Requirements for Teleworker Services 379

    The Teleworker Solution 380

Broadband Services 384

    Connecting Teleworkers to the WAN 384

    Cable 385

    DSL 391

    Broadband Wireless 396

VPN Technology 401

    VPNs and Their Benefits 402

    Types of VPNs 405

    VPN Components 407

    Characteristics of Secure VPNs 408

    VPN Tunneling 409

    VPN Data Confidentiality and Integrity 410

    IPsec Security Protocols 416

Summary 419

Labs 419

Check Your Understanding 419

Challenge Questions and Activities 423

 

Chapter 7 IP Addressing Services 429

Objectives 429

Key Terms 429

Introduction 431

DHCP 431

    Introduction to DHCP 432

    DHCP Operation 432

    BOOTP and DHCP 435

    Configuring a Cisco Router as a DHCP Server 440

    Configuring a DHCP Client 447

    DHCP Relay 449

    Configuring a DHCP Server Using SDM 453

    Troubleshooting DHCP Configuration 456

Scaling Networks with NAT 460

    What Is NAT? 462

    Benefits and Drawbacks of Using NAT 468

    Configuring Static NAT 470

    Configuring Dynamic NAT 471

    Configuring NAT Overload for a Single Public IP Address 473

    Configuring NAT Overload for a Pool of Public IP Addresses 475

    Configuring Port Forwarding 477

    Verifying NAT and NAT Overload 479

    Troubleshooting NAT and NAT Overload Configuration 483

IPv6 485

    Reasons for Using IPv6 489

    IPv6 Addressing 493

    IPv6 Transition Strategies 499

    Cisco IOS Dual Stack 500

    IPv6 Tunneling 502

    Routing Configurations with IPv6 503

    Configuring IPv6 Addresses 506

    Configuring RIPng with IPv6 508

Summary 512

Labs 512

Check Your Understanding 514

Challenge Questions and Activities 522

 

Chapter 8 Network Troubleshooting 525

Objectives 525

Key Terms 525

Establishing the Network Performance Baseline 526

    Documenting Your Network 526

    Network Documentation Process 533

    Why Is Establishing a Network Baseline Important? 535

    Steps for Establishing a Network Baseline 535

Troubleshooting Methodologies and Tools 541

    A General Approach to Troubleshooting 541

    Using Layered Models for Troubleshooting 541

    General Troubleshooting Procedures 544

    Troubleshooting Methods 545

    Gathering Symptoms 548

    Troubleshooting Tools 551

Review of WAN Communications 560

    WAN Communications 560

    Steps in WAN Design 561

    WAN Traffic Considerations 562

    WAN Topology Considerations 564

    WAN Connection Technologies 567

    WAN Bandwidth Considerations 568

    Common WAN Implementations Issues 569

    WAN Troubleshooting from an ISP’s Perspective 570

Network Troubleshooting 571

    Physical Layer Troubleshooting 573

    Data Link Layer Troubleshooting 577

    Network Layer Troubleshooting 584

    Transport Layer Troubleshooting 586

    Application Layer Troubleshooting 589

Summary 595

Labs 595

Check Your Understanding 596

Challenge Questions and Activities 600

Appendix 601

Glossary 637

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• WAN Technologies CCNA 4 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
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Bob Vachon is the coordinator of the Computer Systems Technology program at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, where he teaches networking infrastructure courses.

He has worked and taught in the computer networking and information technology field since 1984. He is a scholar graduate of Cambrian College, and he received the prestigious

Teaching Excellence Award in 1997. Vachon has been a Cisco Networking Academy instructor since 1999 and has been CCNP certified since 2002. He has worked with Cisco

as team lead, author, CCNP certification assessment developer, and subject matter expert on a variety of projects, including CCNA, CCNP, and global partner training courses. He

enjoys playing the guitar and being outdoors, either working in his gardens or white-water canoe tripping.

 

Rick Graziani teaches computer science and computer networking courses at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California. He has worked and taught in the computer networking and

information technology fields for almost 30 years. Before that, he worked in IT for various companies, including Santa Cruz Operation, Tandem Computers, and Lockheed Missiles

and Space Corporation. He holds an M.A. in computer science and systems theory from California State University Monterey Bay. Graziani also does consulting work for Cisco and

other companies. When he is not working, he is most likely surfing. He is an avid surfer who enjoys longboarding at his favorite Santa Cruz surf breaks.

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The all-new and only authorized textbook for the new Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration Accessing the WAN curriculum

• A portable reference that supports the topics in the all-new Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration Accessing the WAN curriculum aligning 1:1 with course modules
• Features improved readability, enhanced topic explanations, real-world examples, and all-new graphical presentations
• Written and Edited by leading Academy Instructors

Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for this CCNA Exploration course from the Cisco Networking Academy. Completely revised to match the new curriculum with new examples and explanations, this textbook includes original material developed by the authors, yet it fully aligns with the CCNA Exploration curriculum. Written by experienced instructors who present material using their own voices and some of their own examples, this new edition augments student understanding of course material. The new edition incorporates recently improved features to aid instructors and enhance student comprehension. Chapters align with course modules in both name and number, and chapter objectives are stated as questions to encourage students to think about and find answers as they read chapters. End-of-chapter Check Your Understanding questions and Summaries align with chapter objectives to emphasize key topics, while key terms are listed in each chapter opener in the order of occurrence to alert students to upcoming vocabulary words. In addition, key features include "How To" quick references for step-by-step tasks; real-world examples and all-new illustrations; concise explanations with a focus on word usage and sentence structure for improved readability; and Packet Tracer activities throughout.

• Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide
  Vachon & Graziani
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 704 pages | Instock
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• CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide, Revised (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 3/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc.
  © 2005 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 1088 pages | Instock
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For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program, CCNA (Semesters 3 and 4) program of study.

Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide, Third Edition is a companion and supplement to the third and fourth semesters of Cisco Systems Networking Academy classes. This book will support and reinforce the Web-based training materials for the Cisco Systems Network Academy, along with topics pertaining to CCNA certification. The Networking Academy is completing a major revision of the online course (3.0) to be available in the late spring/early summer 2003. The Companion Guide will mirror these changes and enhancements. The second year course focuses on the practical applications of the topics covered in the first year course. New topics covered include Single-Area OSPF configuration, VLSM, Switch CLI commands, and additional WAN terminology and technology. The instructional materials for CCNA 3 and 4 follows the instructional style and format that Cisco has created for the Cisco Systems Networking Academy. Developed with and approved by Cisco Systems, Cisco Program Networking Academy CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide will provide information and presentation unmatchable by any other publisher.

• CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 3/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Cisco Networking Academy Program
  © 2004 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 1040 pages | Instock
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• CCNP 1: Advanced Routing Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 2/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc.
  © 2005 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound with Disk; 512 pages | Instock
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• CCNP 2: Remote Access Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 2/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc.
  © 2005 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound with Disk; 640 pages | Instock
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• CCNP 3: Multilayer Switching Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 2/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Lewis
  © 2005 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound with Disk; 832 pages | Instock
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• CCNP 4: Network Troubleshooting Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Lewis
  © 2005 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound with Disk; 672 pages | Instock
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• Designing and Supporting Computer Networks, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide
  Stewart, Adams, Reid & Lorenz
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 864 pages | Instock
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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 Companion Guide book and the Web-based course will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of the popular Java programming language. The text uses a step-by-step approach to developing a conceptual understanding of Object-Oriented programming and complements the Web-based course offered through the Networking Academy. Upon completion of the text, students will understand the history and use of Object-oriented programming. The students wil also understand the following concepts: object, class, instance, member data/fields, member attributes/methods, and local variables; the Java Environment and use of the Java Development kit for the creation and execution of Java programs from Java source files; Java language keywords, and syntax to create statements for declaring and storing Java data types; results of operations and decision-making on Java data types; how to implement Javadoc features in their source files; code writing that implements 00 principles and design patterns of encapsulation, composition and inheritance. Finally the students will learn how to write code to invoke overridden or overloaded methods and parental or overloaded constructors; how to write code to define instantiate classes of the Java.lang, Java.util, Java.awt, Java.io packages.

• Fundamentals of Java Programming Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Cisco Networking Academy Program
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  ISBN-10: 1587130890 | ISBN-13: 9781587130892
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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 Companion Guide, Second Edition is a convenient, portable desk reference that complements the online course (version 2.X) 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 can begin to prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. The companion guide also includes a CD-ROM which will feature interactive media activities such as e-Labs and practice questions in a customizable test engine to complement the Companion Guide. The second edition focuses on the Solaris and Linux operating environment.

• Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 2/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc., Lorenz & Myers
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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 Companion Guide is a convenient, portable desk reference that contains chapter objectives, chapter summaries, end-of-chapter exercises, and activities that correspond and map to the online curriculum for a fully integrated learning solution and to emphasize the students knowledge.

The book and online course will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of wireless clients, access points, and the corresponding Cisco Aironet products. 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 Companion Guide will help prepare students for a position as a Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist.

The accompanying CD-ROM includes a customizable test engine with exam practice questions, instructional videos, and e-Lab activities to gain additional hands-on experience on more complex topics.

• Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Cisco Networking Academy Program
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For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and software course, version 3.X. The course 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 Companion Guide is a convenient, portable desk reference that provides the student with the knowledge and understanding of general IT knowledge within the hardware environment and how to maintain a personal computer. The Companion Guide will help prepare students for the recently revised (late 2003) CompTIA A+ certification examination. The following topics are covered in the book to help in preparation: installation, configuration, upgrading, diagnosing and troubleshooting, safety and preventive maintenance, motherboard/processors/memory, printers, portable systems, basic networking, and customer satisfaction.

The Companion Guide complements the online course and emphasizes the students knowledge through chapter objectives, end-of-chapter questions, and key terms.

The accompanying CD-ROM includes instructional videos, animations, simulation, and lab activities to practice for the CompTIA A+ certification exam as well as to gain additional hands-on experience.

• IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 2/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & ABC, Inc.
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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 book and the Web-based course will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of general IT knowledge within a network's operating system. The Companion Guide will help prepare students for CompTIA's Server+ examination that is designed to measure the competencies of a server systems specialists. This specialist provides basic installation, operation, administration and troubleshooting services. The IT Essentials II, Network Operating Systems course is designed to be an intensive introduction to server hardware, multi-user, multi-tasking operating systems and networked operating systems. Students will explore a variety of topics including: HW upgrades/configuration, installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access. Command line and graphical operating systems will be covered. Students will also attach peripherals and download and install software drivers.

• IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Cisco Networking Academy Program
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The only Cisco authorized textbook that for the IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software course from the Cisco Networking Academy Program

• New Companion Guide format complements the online curriculum with insight and instruction from Academy instructors
• A portable reference that supports all the topics in the new course, aligning 1:1 with course modules
• Features improved readability, enhanced topic explanations, real-world examples, and all new graphical presentations
• Alignment to A+ objectives

The IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide supplements and complements the IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software v4.0 online curriculum offered by the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

 

The Companion Guide is designed as a supplemental textbook for the Networking Academy course, offering students a portable desk reference of the course content to use anytime anywhere as a study aid. The chapter content aligns 1:1 to the online course module topics, but does not merely mimic the content word-for-word. The authors present the course material in the Companion Guide in a comprehensive manner, providing their own examples where necessary to augment a student's understanding of the course material.

• Chapter Objectives as stated as questions at beginning of each chapter
• Key terms listed in the Chapter openers
• Enhanced readability for younger student comprehension
• How To Feature provides step-by-step tasks for common activities
• Key concept recaps, Check Your Understanding Questions, and next chapter previews are in a concise summary at the end of each chapter

The Companion Guide serves as an additional instructional tool for the instructor to assign take-home reading or give vocabulary quizzes to better prepare the students for in-class lab assignments.


• IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide, 3/E
  Anfinson & Quamme
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 656 pages | Instock
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• Instructor Guide
  Odom & McDonald
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | Adobe Reader; 300 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131927 | ISBN-13: 9781587131929
  
  
  
• Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide
  Reid, Lorenz & Schmidt
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 888 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132117 | ISBN-13: 9781587132117
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The all-new and only authorized textbook for the new Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless course

• A portable reference that supports the topics in the all-new Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless curriculum aligning 1:1 with course modules
• Features improved readability, enhanced topic explanations, real-world examples, and all-new graphical presentations
• Written and Edited by leading Academy Instructor

LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for this CCNA Exploration course from the Cisco Networking Academy. Completely revised to match the new curriculum with new examples and explanations, this textbook includes original material developed by the authors, yet it fully aligns with the CCNA Exploration curriculum. This new edition augments student understanding of course material. The new edition incorporates recently improved features to aid instructors and enhance student comprehension. Chapters align with course modules in both name and number, and chapter objectives are stated as questions to encourage students to think about and find answers as they read chapters. End-of-chapter Check Your Understanding questions and Summaries align with chapter objectives to emphasize key topics, while key terms are listed in each chapter opener in the order of occurrence to alert students to upcoming vocabulary words. In addition, key features include "How To" quick references for step-by-step tasks; real-world examples and all-new illustrations; concise explanations with a focus on word usage and sentence structure for improved readability; and Packet Tracer activities throughout.

• LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide
  Lewis
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 528 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132079 | ISBN-13: 9781587132070
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• Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide
  Dye, McDonald & Rufi
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 560 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132087 | ISBN-13: 9781587132087
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The only authorized Companion Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Program

 

The Network Security 1 and 2 Companion Guide is designed as a portable desk reference to be used with version 2.0 of the Cisco® Networking Academy® Program curriculum. The author reinforces the material in the two courses to help you to focus on important concepts and to organize your study time for exams. This book covers the overall security process based on security policy design and management, with an emphasis on security technologies, products, and solutions. The book also focuses on security appliance and secure router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance.

 

The first section of this book covers authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) implementation using routers and security appliances and securing the network at both Layer 2 and Layer 3 of the OSI reference model. The second section of this book covers intrusion prevention system (IPS) implementation using routers and security appliances and virtual private network (VPN) implementation using routers and security appliances.

 

New and improved features help you study and succeed in this course:

• Chapter objectives–Review core concepts by answering the questions at the beginning of each chapter.
• Key terms–Note the networking vocabulary to be introduced and refer to the highlighted terms in context in that chapter.
• Scenarios and setup sequences–Visualize real-life situations with details about the problem and the solution.
• Chapter Summaries–Review a synopsis of the chapter as a study aid.
• Glossary–Consult the all-new glossary with more than 85 terms.
• Check Your Understanding questions and answer key–Evaluate your readiness to move to the next chapter with the updated end-of-chapter questions. The answer appendix explains each answer.
• Lab References–Stop when you see this icon and perform the related labs in the online curriculum.

 

Companion CD-ROM

The CD-ROM includes:

• Interactive Media Elements–More than 95 activities that visually demonstrate some of the topics in the course
• Additional Resources–Command reference and materials to enhance your experience with the curriculum
• Network Security 1 and 2 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Rufi
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 840 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131625 | ISBN-13: 9781587131622
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• Networking Basics CCNA 1 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Odom & Knott
  © 2006 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 624 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131641 | ISBN-13: 9781587131646
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• Networking for Home and Small Businesses, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide
  Reid & Lorenz
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 600 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132095 | ISBN-13: 9781587132094
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• PowerPoint Slides
  Odom & McDonald
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | On-line Supplement; 300 pages | Estimated Availability: 11/14/2006
  ISBN-10: 1587131919 | ISBN-13: 9781587131912
  
  
  
• Routers and Routing Basics CCNA 2 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Odom & McDonald
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 512 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131668 | ISBN-13: 9781587131660
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• Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide
  Graziani & Johnson
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 640 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132060 | ISBN-13: 9781587132063
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• Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing CCNA 3 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Lewis
  © 2006 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 336 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131706 | ISBN-13: 9781587131707
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• Testbank Questions
  Odom & McDonald
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | On-line Supplement; 300 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131951 | ISBN-13: 9781587131950
  
  
  
• WAN Technologies CCNA 4 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Reid
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 288 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131722 | ISBN-13: 9781587131721
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The all-new authorized textbook for the second course of the new Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA Discovery curriculum

• A portable reference that aligns 1:1 with the online course modules
• Numerous features to enhance learning and assist in concept retention
• Written by Accademy instructors and the course developers
• Textbook and Labs all in one book

Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide from Cisco Press is the only authorized book published to support the second CCNA Discover course of the same name from the Cisco Networking Academy. The book provides content that reinforces and supplements the corresponding online curriculum, and offers students with a portable reference for advancing their learning when they are not able to access the online course.

 

The book includes the following elements:

• Chapters that align 1:1 with the online course modules
• List of Objectives covering core concepts in question format
• Key Terms introduced in the chapter start with page references
• Core concepts from the online curriculum with additional elaboration on content to supplement online curriculum
• Inline references to interactive activities and simulations
• Chapter Summary including "Check your Understanding" assessment questions
• All labs from the online curriculum and additional hands-on labs
• Additional Packet Tracer Activities
• Companion CD-ROM with interactive activities and video segments from online course and Packet Tracer activity files
• Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide
  Reid & Lorenz
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 792 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132109 | ISBN-13: 9781587132100
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