Ccna Self-Study Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (Icnd)

Cisco authorized self-study book for CCNA(r) 640-801 and ICND 640-811 foundation learningPrepare for the CCNA ICND exam 640-811 or CCNA exam 640-801 with the Cisco authorized self-study guide Configure Cisco Catalyst switch operation, including switch forwarding and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Understand the theory and operation of virtual LANs (VLANs), including frame tagging and the use of the VLAN Trunking Protocol Learn how routers exchange and maintain routing information using routing protocols, such as RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, and OSPF Use variable-length subnet masking (VLSM) for IP addressing management Apply access lists to provide traffic management on Cisco routers Understand Network Address Translation (NAT) operation and configuration parameters Connect remote sites using leased lines with protocols, such as Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) Provide access to remote sites through Frame Relay services Establish a dial-on-demand circuit to a remote site using Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) circuitsCCNA Self-Study: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND), Second Edition, is a Cisco(r) authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCNA(r) foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge needed to identify and recommend the best Cisco solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. The book teaches you how to perform all the basic configuration procedures to build a multirouter, multigroup internetwork that uses LAN and WAN interfaces for the most commonly used routing and routed protocols.This comprehensive guide presents detailed information and easy to grasp tutorials that teach you how to use Cisco Catalyst(r) switches and Cisco routers in connected LANs and WANs. After you read this book, you will have gained the skills needed to select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot a variety of Cisco networking devices. Part I introduces you to basic networking concepts and setting up and configuring Cisco Catalyst switches and VLANs. Part II explores the operation and configuration of routers within the internetwork. Part III looks beyond the campus network and discusses connecting devices across widely dispersed geographic locations. Each chapter ends with extensive review questions to test your knowledge and case studies to help you understand the real-world application of the concepts. Appendixes include helpful administration references on password recovery and recovering lost switch images. Whether you are preparing for CCNA certification or simply want to gain a better understanding of LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks, you can benefit from the foundation information presented in this book.CCNA Self-Study: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND), Second Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems(r) 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.Steve McQuerry, CCIE(r) No. 6108, is an instructor, technical writer, and internetworking consultant with more than 10 years of networking industry experience. He is a certified Cisco Systems instructor teaching routing and switching concepts to internetworking professionals worldwide. Steve is also a consultant with Intrellix, LLC (www.intrellix.com), an internetworking consulting company specializing in post sales consulting services.This volume is in the Certification Self-Study Series offered by Cisco Press(r). Books in this series provide officially developed training solutions to help networking professionals understand technology implementations and prepare for the Cisco Career Certifications examinations.McQuerry, Stephen is the author of 'Ccna Self-Study Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (Icnd)', published 2003 under ISBN 9781587051425 and ISBN 1587051427.